Italian: A Language Map (Language Map)

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Summary: A real travel treasure for Italy
Review: I really enjoyed having this with us on vacation! It was convenient enough to carry around without bulk and simple enough to pull out for quick research. All the basics are here especially for your beginning trips to Italy. It is also a wonderful gift for repeat Italian travelers.

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Summary: Just what I was looking for.
Review: The "language map" approach seems to me a perfect alternative to those little phrase books and dictionaries with tight bindings and too many pages that can be hard to use in actual conversation. Most the primary traveling vocabulary you'll need plus some basic phrases. The laminated fold-out "map" format is very convenient and it won't be ruined by rain or spilled cappucino. Probably not the only language aide you'll need (I also purchased "Italian in 10 Minutes a Day," which is also by Kershul), but a very good reference and reminder to carry around while traveling.

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Summary: Short Term Traveller
Review: This is truly the best thing you could take with you when travelling to Italy for a short vacation or business trip. I can't say enough good things about this little language guide. It is set up in a three fold menu style and laminated. It has a ton of great stuff for the traveller like food, social conversation, numbers, pronunciation, and even how to conjugate verbs which can be difficult, but made easy in this guide. Everything is explained very clearly. It is a lot easier to carry than any book because it just slides easily into any bag or purse. I like this guide a lot and I hope Kershul publishes an additional one like a volume two.