This is an all-in-one resource to help you read, speak, and learn your first 100 words in Italian. This beginner's quick and easy guide is specifically designed to help you overcome one of the major obstacles to learning Italian: the intimidation of foreign words and difficulty in memorizing them. Whether you're learning on your own or in a class, "Your First 100 Words in Italian" will help you learn Italian in the same effective way that children first learn to speak their own language."Your First 100 Words in Italian" includes: a pronunciation guide that describes the sounds of Italian; eight topic chapters that group the words by theme: Around the Home, Clothes, Around Town, Countryside, Opposites, Animals, Parts of the Body, and, Useful Expressions; an English definition, pronunciation, and illustration for each of the 100 words; tear-out flash cards to help you recognize the Italian words and learn their meaning and pronunciation; extensive games and puzzles to test your ability to read, pronounce, and understand the words in each chapter; and, a round-up chapter and answer key so you can review all 100 words. This practical activity book not only gives you a great start to learning Italian with 100 key words but also provides helpful ways to expand your reading vocabulary.