--- product_id: 2007953 title: "Pimsleur Italian Basic Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-10 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs" price: "SAR 23" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/2007953-pimsleur-italian-basic-course-level-1-lessons-1-10-cd store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # self-paced learning format cultural immersion approach 10 immersive audio lessons Pimsleur Italian Basic Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-10 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs **Price:** SAR 23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🇮🇹 Speak Italian Like a Pro—No Passport Needed! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pimsleur Italian Basic Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-10 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs - **How much does it cost?** SAR 23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/2007953-pimsleur-italian-basic-course-level-1-lessons-1-10-cd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Flexible, Self-Paced:** Learn Italian at your own rhythm—perfect for juggling work, travel plans, and personal growth. - • **Proven Pimsleur Method:** Leverage a scientifically backed approach that boosts retention and pronunciation with spaced recall. - • **Travel-Ready Confidence:** Gain practical language skills to navigate Italy like a local, making every trip unforgettable. - • **Cultural Fluency Built-In:** Go beyond vocabulary with immersive conversations that connect you to authentic Italian culture. - • **Effortless Audio Learning:** Engage with 10 expertly crafted CD lessons designed for busy professionals on the go. ## Overview Pimsleur Italian Basic Course Level 1 offers 10 audio lessons on CD that use the acclaimed Pimsleur method to help learners quickly acquire conversational Italian. Ideal for beginners and busy professionals, this course emphasizes pronunciation, comprehension, and cultural immersion to build practical language skills for travel and everyday use. ## Description Pimsleur Italian Basic Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-10 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs [Pimsleur] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pimsleur Italian Basic Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-10 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs Review: Fantastic & effective method - The Italian Basic Course is the second language I purchased a course for from Pimsleur and it's just as good as the other language/course I bought. I'm very pleased with it. The Pimsleur method of teaching new languages is one that really works with the way I best comprehend & retain what I'm learning. In high school I failed multiple years of Spanish, so I always assumed I could never learn another language, because Spanish is supposed to be the easiest language to learn, right?! I also thought I couldn't learn another language because I've heard it's more difficult to learn another language as an adult compared to a child...I can confidently say that this is not the case! In addition to using Pimsleur, it's a good idea to immerse yourself in the culture of the language you're learning by listening to music/podcasts and watch movies/shows/news in the language you're learning. I also find that if I am not certain of the pronunciation of a word (an 'n' versus an "m", or "v" versus "b", etc), which isn't often because the speakers usually have clear pronunciation, I will google translate the word so I can see it. Review: Great basic program - I thought this was a great program. It focused on practical things first like saying "I don't understand" and "I speak English" and finished up with "I'll have dinner/drinks with you at nine o'clock". I liked the format, often the narrator asked you in English to say things and then you had a chance to do it in Italian before the speaker gave you the response so you weren't just using repetition. As other reviewers have noted, it would be nice to have a booklet with the words for review... I spent two lessons not sure I was hearing a certain verb correctly. I have had a lot of Spanish lessons so found a lot of similarities between Italian and Spanish and the format of their sentences and conjugation of verbs so perhaps the CDs were good for me because I wasn't exactly starting from scratch. I have since purchased the Italian I course to further work on my Italian. It should be noted that the 5 CDs (i.e. first 10 lessons) in the Basic Italian are also the first 5 CDs out of the 16 CDs in the Italian I. So if you think you'd like to learn past the "I'll go out to dinner with you", you might want to just buy Italian I and skip the Basic Italian. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #175,331 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #85 in Books on CD #430 in Foreign Language Instruction (Books) #3,998 in Schools & Teaching (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (391) | | Dimensions | 8.5 x 2.1 x 6.5 inches | | Edition | 2nd Edition, Revised, 10 Lessons | | ISBN-10 | 0743550684 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0743550680 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 5 pages | | Publication date | September 6, 2005 | | Publisher | Pimsleur | ## Images ![Pimsleur Italian Basic Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-10 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QNp8ZWtsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic & effective method *by A***R on December 15, 2019* The Italian Basic Course is the second language I purchased a course for from Pimsleur and it's just as good as the other language/course I bought. I'm very pleased with it. The Pimsleur method of teaching new languages is one that really works with the way I best comprehend & retain what I'm learning. In high school I failed multiple years of Spanish, so I always assumed I could never learn another language, because Spanish is supposed to be the easiest language to learn, right?! I also thought I couldn't learn another language because I've heard it's more difficult to learn another language as an adult compared to a child...I can confidently say that this is not the case! In addition to using Pimsleur, it's a good idea to immerse yourself in the culture of the language you're learning by listening to music/podcasts and watch movies/shows/news in the language you're learning. I also find that if I am not certain of the pronunciation of a word (an 'n' versus an "m", or "v" versus "b", etc), which isn't often because the speakers usually have clear pronunciation, I will google translate the word so I can see it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great basic program *by J***K on April 19, 2008* I thought this was a great program. It focused on practical things first like saying "I don't understand" and "I speak English" and finished up with "I'll have dinner/drinks with you at nine o'clock". I liked the format, often the narrator asked you in English to say things and then you had a chance to do it in Italian before the speaker gave you the response so you weren't just using repetition. As other reviewers have noted, it would be nice to have a booklet with the words for review... I spent two lessons not sure I was hearing a certain verb correctly. I have had a lot of Spanish lessons so found a lot of similarities between Italian and Spanish and the format of their sentences and conjugation of verbs so perhaps the CDs were good for me because I wasn't exactly starting from scratch. I have since purchased the Italian I course to further work on my Italian. It should be noted that the 5 CDs (i.e. first 10 lessons) in the Basic Italian are also the first 5 CDs out of the 16 CDs in the Italian I. So if you think you'd like to learn past the "I'll go out to dinner with you", you might want to just buy Italian I and skip the Basic Italian. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ VERY Basic Italian - Learning set-up nice for beginners *by S***D on February 23, 2019* These CDs would be fantastic if you are just starting to learn - very, very basic for level '0' beginners. The price is right for $20; and it is a fabulous deal if you know nothing about the language! Do love the way that these are set up - audio is clear, quick lessons, verbal repetition, pronunciation, building on each lesson, and reinforcement of memory with previous learned vocabulary - all the right stuff! The CDs even come in a nice zip case. Note: there is NOT an on-line visual supplement to these particular "basic lesson" CDs as mentioned in other reviews. The on-line access is only a 1 page 'how-to' use this course which is explained verbally in the beginning of the first CD. I purchased these to supplement/reinforce a local community Italian class I am taking and to try to hone my listening skills with faster speech. I consider myself a beginner, but these were much too, too basic for me. Only got to the 3rd disc and felt that I personally needed slightly more advanced lessons (somewhere slightly higher than their version of basic beginner). Sadly will return these discs. Would love to purchase Pimsleur for next level since the learning structure & process seemed to be good, BUT their prices are much to high for the next advanced sets!! ## Frequently Bought Together - Pimsleur Italian Basic Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-10 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs (1) - Italian Vocabulary QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide (QuickStudy Academic) - Easy Italian Phrase Book: Over 770 Phrases for Everyday Use (Dover Language Guides Italian) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/2007953-pimsleur-italian-basic-course-level-1-lessons-1-10-cd](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/2007953-pimsleur-italian-basic-course-level-1-lessons-1-10-cd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*