L'Italien (French Edition) (Italian Edition)

The Assimil method for teaching foreign languages is through the listening of audio cd's and the reading of an accompanying book, one side native language, one side foreign language. This method is focused on learning whole sentences, for an organic learning of the grammar. It begins with a long passive phase of only reading and listening, and eventually adds active exercises. Most books contain around 100 lessons, with the active phase starting on Lesson 50. The word "Assimil" comes from assimilation.
The company publishes several different series:
"With Ease" series, which teach basic rules of grammar and a vocabulary of 2000-3000 words;
"Perfectionnement" series, which teaches more advanced idiosyncrasies and idioms of the target language;
Business series, which focuses on vocabulary related to international business;
Idioms series, which teaches common idioms;
"On the Road" series, which serves as a travel companion;
Slang series, for contemporary slang usage;
"For Kids" series, which is meant to introduce a language to 3-year olds.