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My wife and I decided to try this product to help us learn Italian. We already had some language study books, and were meeting with a weekly study group. We were somewhat skeptical that a package of learning tools this inexpensive could be all that good, but decided that it was priced low enough that it was worth a try.

We have been delighted! It is so helpful to have the flash card section that correctly pronounces the words, and the Theater section allows you to hear the language spoken both at normal speed, and at a slower, more understandable speed. The Reading section lets you analyze the Theater scenarios word by word for more complete understanding. Even the word games section has been a great learning tool for us. Last, but certainly not least, the program lets you speak the words and sentences being learned while it rates and analyzes your pronunciation, just like the much more expensive Rosetta Stone software does.

In my opinion, this is a great product, at a great price.

Great product for the money! I especially appreciate the interactive part of the program. It works wonder to guide me into a new language.

I bought this product when it came with a cassette. I was learning Italian quickly until the tape broke. It wasn't the product's fault, I had just had my stereo fixed to stop it from eating tapes. Apparently not!

The workbook that accompanies the program is excellent. The tape and workbook covered lots of territory.

I'm back to buy it again with a CD. I hope the rebate is not a mail-in. If you buy this program, check the rebate -- it might dissuade you from the purchase if you're on a budget.

It is a great way to learn and enhance your italian! I'm a Mac user and works just fine.

I have many of these courses and love them all. Easy and fun way to learn. Unfortunately, their REBATES are handled by a NOVA CORPORATION: I'm waiting for more information to determine if it's a FRAUD