First Thousand Words in Italian

A great book for children in a bilingual household or one wishing to encourage another language. I bought it for an adult who is quite fluent in conversation but admits to gaps in simple words that don't often come up in adult conversation. The book is colourful and would be lovely to discuss with young children. Price and delivery were 5 star.

I was given the First 1000 Words in French hardback as a child and loved learning the words and finding the duck in each fun scene. I am learning Italian now as an adult and was pleased to find there was an Italian version of the book I loved so much. Even as an adult, I love looking at the lovely, fun illustrations, which help in learning vocabulary (and I could still remember where the duck was on each page 30+ years later!). Towards the end of the book there are useful sections explaining the basics of pronunciation and simple grammar. I’m sure the book is just as charming and useful in whichever language it covers. I’d give it 10 stars if I could!

I have a number of these in other languages.My EFL students have enjoyed borrowing them for their children.

Lovely book, colourful and easy to understand

Used this when my children were young, really pleased to find that it is still available

A simple and easy to use "words and pictures" way to learn basic Italian vocabulary. Works for all ages and is a fun and effective way to learn.

Brought for my 3.5yr old who is learning Italian 2 afternoons a week. Great success with his Italian tutor when they play, lots of busy illustrations split in to themes. As a not Italian speaking parent it would have been helpful if they included the pronunciation sounds underneath the words. But thankfully my son corrects me as he learns them. Would most definitely recommend for beginners vocabulary.

Bought this for myself as have just started learning Italian in my retirement. Aimed at children, but I am finding it easy to memorise the words with the entertaining images. (Haven't bothered with the duck though! 😂)