Since 1946, millions of people have learned to speak, read, and write a new language with Living Language courses. Based on the foremost name in the field of foreign language self-study, this
calendar enables readers to quickly pick up helpful and interesting Italian words and expressions by studying the simple phrases alongside English translations. An audio CD of basic phrases is
also included with the calendar. The calendar also includes cultural theme pages related to the language. The calendar is ideal for beginners as well as those who want to refresh their skills.
Music in Italy spans a broad spectrum of genres, from the dramatic operas of Giuseppe Verdi to Ennio Morricone's spaghetti western soundtracks. Biographies of artists such as these are
featured in the Living Language Italian 2010 Day-to-Day Calendar theme pages, along with facts on musical venues around Italy that have played a starring role in Italian musical
history.