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Bilingual Books, Inc. has these three wonderful lines of language instruction titles: 10 minutes a day® books; Language Map® phrase guides; and the 10 minutes a day® AUDIO CD Series. For the very best in effective language learning, join the thousands of satisfied customers who have made Bilingual Books one of the most trusted names in language publishing. Start learning a language today!
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Kristine K. Kershul is passionate about languages. She blends her experience as a teacher, world traveler and language scholar to create a playful, innovative way to help you learn a new language.
Her products reflect her philosophy, "Anyone can learn a foreign language. It doesn't have to be difficult and it doesn't have to take you years. It's enjoyable and fits easily into your daily routine." The 10 minutes a day® Series is designed to bring the magic of learning a new language to everyone.
Teacher ...
As an expert linguist, Kristine spent ten years teaching German at universities in the United States and Europe. Her years in the classroom taught her that most students were learning the language for personal enrichment, but the traditional academic methods were not meeting their needs. From this experience, Kristine developed the innovative teaching method you'll find in the 10 minutes a day® Series.
World Traveler ...
An adventurous spirit, Kristine has explored more than 100 countries, from Argentina to Zimbabwe, and almost every exotic locale in between. She understands the problems you'll encounter as a traveler, regardless of which country you're visiting. She knows first-hand how languages can open doors to new adventures, new friends and different cultures.
Language Scholar ...
Kristine completed her undergraduate and graduate studies while living in Heidelberg, Germany. She then received a second Master's Degree from the University of California in Santa Barbara and subsequently, did her Doctoral studies in Medieval German Languages and Literature.
With Kristine's fluency, it's no surprise to hear her conducting business in German, but you'll also hear her on the phone speaking French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic or Hebrew.
A Colorful Background ...
Kristine's fascination for languages began as a child growing up in a tri-lingual household in Oregon, where Croatian, Danish and English were spoken.
Her natural gift for languages opened doors outside the academic world. She worked as a bilingual travel guide in Europe and later, as a translator at the U.S. Embassy in Germany, before returning to the United States.
Bilingual Books ...
Based on the success of her first book, GERMAN in 10 minutes a day®, Kristine founded Bilingual Books in 1981. Over thirty years later, her company is the leader in foreign language publishing, offering you more than 40 titles in 20 languages. Kristine's commitment to a high standard of quality by frequently updating, fine-tuning, and reviewing all titles has led to the trademark success of Bilingual Books.
On A Personal Note ...
Kristine's passion for travel, foreign languages and new cultures continues to take her around the world. You never know where she'll venture to next - Namibia, Laos, Bhutan, or Madagascar. Kristine is a licensed pilot, a certified diver and an avid downhill skier. She enjoys competitive horseback riding and playing the piano. She makes her home in both Seattle, Washington and in Cape Town, South Africa.
Her products reflect her philosophy, "Anyone can learn a foreign language. It doesn't have to be difficult and it doesn't have to take you years. It's enjoyable and fits easily into your daily routine." The 10 minutes a day® Series is designed to bring the magic of learning a new language to everyone.
Teacher ...
As an expert linguist, Kristine spent ten years teaching German at universities in the United States and Europe. Her years in the classroom taught her that most students were learning the language for personal enrichment, but the traditional academic methods were not meeting their needs. From this experience, Kristine developed the innovative teaching method you'll find in the 10 minutes a day® Series.
World Traveler ...
An adventurous spirit, Kristine has explored more than 100 countries, from Argentina to Zimbabwe, and almost every exotic locale in between. She understands the problems you'll encounter as a traveler, regardless of which country you're visiting. She knows first-hand how languages can open doors to new adventures, new friends and different cultures.
Language Scholar ...
Kristine completed her undergraduate and graduate studies while living in Heidelberg, Germany. She then received a second Master's Degree from the University of California in Santa Barbara and subsequently, did her Doctoral studies in Medieval German Languages and Literature.
With Kristine's fluency, it's no surprise to hear her conducting business in German, but you'll also hear her on the phone speaking French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic or Hebrew.
A Colorful Background ...
Kristine's fascination for languages began as a child growing up in a tri-lingual household in Oregon, where Croatian, Danish and English were spoken.
Her natural gift for languages opened doors outside the academic world. She worked as a bilingual travel guide in Europe and later, as a translator at the U.S. Embassy in Germany, before returning to the United States.
Bilingual Books ...
Based on the success of her first book, GERMAN in 10 minutes a day®, Kristine founded Bilingual Books in 1981. Over thirty years later, her company is the leader in foreign language publishing, offering you more than 40 titles in 20 languages. Kristine's commitment to a high standard of quality by frequently updating, fine-tuning, and reviewing all titles has led to the trademark success of Bilingual Books.
On A Personal Note ...
Kristine's passion for travel, foreign languages and new cultures continues to take her around the world. You never know where she'll venture to next - Namibia, Laos, Bhutan, or Madagascar. Kristine is a licensed pilot, a certified diver and an avid downhill skier. She enjoys competitive horseback riding and playing the piano. She makes her home in both Seattle, Washington and in Cape Town, South Africa.
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129 of 129 people found the following review helpful
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I recommend this entire series (..."10 minutes a day") as the bestvalue you will find in learning a language at the basic level/. They are well done, technically excellent and the layout of the graphics and type add to the remarkable clarity this book brings to learning a new language.
The content is a perfect mix of not only words and phrases but how to combine these so as to actually be useful while traveling as opposed to the boring and limited memorization techniques so frequently found in language texts. This will not make you "fluent" but will enable you to travel with confidence and communicate your neeeds without worry.
This book is easy enough for children s well. My nine year old son easily completed the exercises and the material was not too difficult for him.
I would make one recommendation as an adjunct to this book. Without exposure to native speakers it is somewhat difficult in regards to correct accent and pronounciation. I have bought and used many language tapes and found the "Pimsleur: tapes the best around. Even if you cannot afford the entire beginners set of 30 lessons on 15 tapes they now market an introductory set which is the first few tapes of the larger set and is priced at around twenty dollars here at Amazon. Even these few lessons will do wonders for giving you the exposure you need to speak more like a native. If you can afford the larger set go for it... this book is the perfect companion!
The content is a perfect mix of not only words and phrases but how to combine these so as to actually be useful while traveling as opposed to the boring and limited memorization techniques so frequently found in language texts. This will not make you "fluent" but will enable you to travel with confidence and communicate your neeeds without worry.
This book is easy enough for children s well. My nine year old son easily completed the exercises and the material was not too difficult for him.
I would make one recommendation as an adjunct to this book. Without exposure to native speakers it is somewhat difficult in regards to correct accent and pronounciation. I have bought and used many language tapes and found the "Pimsleur: tapes the best around. Even if you cannot afford the entire beginners set of 30 lessons on 15 tapes they now market an introductory set which is the first few tapes of the larger set and is priced at around twenty dollars here at Amazon. Even these few lessons will do wonders for giving you the exposure you need to speak more like a native. If you can afford the larger set go for it... this book is the perfect companion!
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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful
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Last April I spent 10 days in Italy with my family. I am a language fanatic so I used the trip as an opportunity to try out a new language similar to two that I had already studied (French and Spanish). This book really helped me learn the basics of conversational Italian, without being bogged down by intense grammar sessions and cumbersome textbooks. It is arranged like a children's language book with pictures and workbook pages that really help you become interactive with your learning.
Despite some reviewers, I enjoyed the fact that there were no tapes or CDs attached to this book. Listening to tapes for long stretches of time is, frankly, boring, and I know that I can just as easily fall asleep listening to tapes than actually learn the language. This book is fabulous for learning some Italian for a trip, but probably not for a long term study of the language. It is only an introduction and I know that I said I like the minimum amount of grammar in the book but a serious student would be stunted by those missing lessons.
One more comment that I would like to add is that I did not have the recommended amount of time to study with this book before my trip. Nonetheless, I learned Italian that helped me be polite, but maybe not a stellar conversationalist. The people there (and I would guess just about anywhere) appreciate visitors attempts at the native language. It shows common courtesy and acknowledges that you are visiting them, and not vice versa. There is too much Anglophone superiority in our country and, no matter which book you choose, learning some Italian is really appreciated.
Despite some reviewers, I enjoyed the fact that there were no tapes or CDs attached to this book. Listening to tapes for long stretches of time is, frankly, boring, and I know that I can just as easily fall asleep listening to tapes than actually learn the language. This book is fabulous for learning some Italian for a trip, but probably not for a long term study of the language. It is only an introduction and I know that I said I like the minimum amount of grammar in the book but a serious student would be stunted by those missing lessons.
One more comment that I would like to add is that I did not have the recommended amount of time to study with this book before my trip. Nonetheless, I learned Italian that helped me be polite, but maybe not a stellar conversationalist. The people there (and I would guess just about anywhere) appreciate visitors attempts at the native language. It shows common courtesy and acknowledges that you are visiting them, and not vice versa. There is too much Anglophone superiority in our country and, no matter which book you choose, learning some Italian is really appreciated.
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62 of 65 people found the following review helpful
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Peter Bresciani
on September 22, 1998
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I really enjoyed Italian in 10 minutes a day. It is well laid out, and fun to study. A perfect introduction to learning Italian. After this book I can recommend Italian Made Simple, which will then take you through most of the Italian grammar.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Italian in 10 Minutes a Day is a great book for beginners or those wanting only a superficial understanding of the language. The colorful presentation, fun activities, flashcards, and word stickers are all a great way to get started, but please understand before purchasing that you will NOT be anywhere near fluent regardless of how much time is spent with this book. You will be "speaking" in 10 minutes a day, but don't think small Tuscan villages where English is little spoken will be open to you, or Italian music or movies. My recommendation, get this book, use it and then get a more serious grammar and a tape course like Pimsluer.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Rosemary West
on June 1, 2004
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One of the "gimmicks" of this book is that it comes with stickers you can place on objects around your house, labeling them in Italian. It may sound silly, but it works. I will never forget what to call the door, the mirror, the cat (okay, he's not really wearing a sticker), or dozens of other common items around the house. Writing a word or phrase over and over again and repeating it out loud may seem like tedious exercises, but there is a reason why these kinds of drills are used in schools throughout the world. Writing and saying words is an effective way to reinforce them. The pronunciation guide is helpful, although its weakness is that it does not tell you which syllable gets the emphasis. This book is a terrific way to get started, but you will also need some kind of audio course, or a live teacher, to master the sound of spoken Italian.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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on January 6, 2004
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This is an excellent intro to Italian for the person who wants the basics for a vacation to Italy, or perhaps as a starting point for someone who wants to go on to study Italian more seriously. The idea that you are only to spend 10 minutes a day is reassuring for those of us with busy schedules...as someone else said, you actually end up spending more time with the book every day because it is fun...but knowing that my "commitment" is for ten minutes makes it easier for me to pick the book up at the end of a long day at work. The brevity of the exercises makes it perfect for those times when you have a few minutes to spare (e.g., waiting for a friend to show up). I also liked the sticky labels and the pocket guides.
In general, this book is very strong in teaching a lot of good vocabulary, but I found it a bit weak in teaching structure. (Keep in mind that I am only about half way through it, though!) I am discovering that I have learned a lot of great vocabulary, but except for some basic phrases (Where is the...? Here is the...), I am not able to produce a lot of complete sentences. Again, the phrases the book DOES teach are useful for travelers, but not necessarily helpful for someone wanting to make casual conversation with an Italian speaker. Also, though they do a great job teaching how to pronounce the different consonants and vowels, they don't talk much about where to place the stress in multisyllabic words. My Italian friends frequently corrected me because I've placed the stress on the wrong syllable (interference from Spanish, probably).
In general, this book is very strong in teaching a lot of good vocabulary, but I found it a bit weak in teaching structure. (Keep in mind that I am only about half way through it, though!) I am discovering that I have learned a lot of great vocabulary, but except for some basic phrases (Where is the...? Here is the...), I am not able to produce a lot of complete sentences. Again, the phrases the book DOES teach are useful for travelers, but not necessarily helpful for someone wanting to make casual conversation with an Italian speaker. Also, though they do a great job teaching how to pronounce the different consonants and vowels, they don't talk much about where to place the stress in multisyllabic words. My Italian friends frequently corrected me because I've placed the stress on the wrong syllable (interference from Spanish, probably).
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