Learn to speak Italian the easy way - in 20 words or less This book will teach you the 20 essential words that every casual traveler to Italy must know in order to get by. Written in an informative, succinct, and accessible style, How to Speak Italian (in 20 words or Less), is an essential book for anyone who wants or needs to pick up the Italian language and the proper pronunciation in a hurry. While you will probably not become fluent in the language by reading this book, you also won't be (accidentally) asking your waiter to bring you the cat, or requesting 15 pounds of ground beef from...

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