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Author:Don Cangelosi Publisher:Meadowbrook Studio:Meadowbrook Manufacturer:Meadowbrook Label:Meadowbrook Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Paperback Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 96 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.3 x 0.2
You don't have to study Italian or travel to Italy to communicate like a truepaesano. All you really need is this unique "phrase book" of Italian body language. It's the fastest, and funniest, way to learn Italian ever published.
Now, even if you don't know a single word of Italian, you can learn the most common greetings, dining small talk, bargaining tricks, hot vows of love, vicious threats and bloodcurdling curses. This book shows you how. There's no faster or funnier way to learn how to communicate in Italy, Italian restaurants, with your grandparents or your friends.
Amazon.com Review Italian gestures are a language unto themselves. In Italian Without Words, 86 expressions are presented, paired with the Italian phrases they conjure and their English translations, all demonstrated by a man and woman who have to be seen to be appreciated. They're funny, but the intent is not to ridicule; rather, they are holding on to a part of their heritage. The facial expressions that accompany the phrases are entertaining to practice, and visits to Italy are enhanced by the ability to communicate "You're a disgrace!" (Disgraziato!), "I dare you!" (Ti sfido. Provaci!), and "Don't leave me, I love you!" (Non lasciarmi, ti voglio bene!) without saying a word.
FUN FOR INTRODUCING KIDS TO ITALIAN! October 29, 2008 When I was 13 and went to Italy, my friends and I bought this book and used the gestures when we were there. The Italians thought it was so funny that we knew their regional gestures, and it was a lot of fun. It's also great to go to Italian restaurants in the US and tell the Italian chefs how much we liked our dinner with the 'molto bene' sign. Now I'm taking my kids to Italy so I ordered a fresh copy of the book. We've had a lot of laughs looking at the hand motions, and I know it will be fun to use them on our trip.
I Wish I Thought Of This First! May 12, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Classic book! It's hard for me to say if you will like it if you aren't Italian, but since I am Italiano and have a good sense of humor, I can't get enough of this book. Every time I want a laugh all I have to do is open this book up and take a glance. One of the greatest things about being Italian is that you can make fun of yourself and your Italian friends alike. It's not really picking on anyone, it's more of a way of saying "Hey! It's good to be Italiano... No? Va bene!" Although I mastered the art of speaking without words at a very early age (raised under an Italian roof, this is a survival skill) I already know the poses and what they mean... still, why are they still so funny to me? If you have an Itailan friend who needs a laugh, or maybe you just want to poke some fun at them (but be careful here, non-Italians are not allowed to go too far) give them this book, sit down after dinner with a bowl of walnuts and some demitazza and have a blast! (If you are a true Italian you'll get what I mean about the walnuts and demitazza. Mangia! Molta Bella!)
Hysterical March 30, 2008 I've been giving this book as a gift to my Italian friends for years, and it's always a hit.
Great Party Favor September 17, 2007 I have bought several of these books for my Italian friends. Lots of laughs. Enjoy!
bellisimo June 5, 2007 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have purchased this book several times before from Amazon. I buy it for all my fellow Italian friends.
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