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The Quick Take Off In series enables absolute beginners or the refresher learner traveling for business or pleasure to understand and speak a language quickly and easily. This course is ideal for last-minute language learning, and perfect for anyone who wants the maximum result from the minimum effort. Using the Quick Take Off In series enables you to pick up the basics on the move, and to learn to communicate effectively in a short period of time. Maximum results from minimum effort. Get to grips with Italian fast. The light, transparent travel pack slips into your briefcase, beach bag, or backpack. The book contains all of the basic vocabulary, phrases, grammar, and pronunciation help you'll need to communicate effectively. 150 minutes of audio across 6 topics gets you talking from the word go. Emergency: a credit card-sized phrase-reminder gives you the bare essentials at your fingertips. Know the helpful tips on life in the Italian-speaking world. Perfect for last minute language: dip in and out of preferred topics using the quick-reference section. With 150 minutes of audio on 2 CDs or 2 cassettes and a clear, easy-to-follow course book, the Quick Take Off In series gives the user the all basics they'll need in order to speak and understand a language quickly and easily.