“Italian Basic Words 2000” (by Guido Busetto and Nobuko Hashimoto) is a standard vocabulary book that contains 2000 practical words useful for a wide range of situations, from travel to everyday conversation. By utilizing the separately sold audio CD or downloadable version (Italian + Japanese), you can efficiently learn pronunciation and meaning together. Features and Learning Points: Practicality: Covers words useful in frequently encountered situations such as daily life, shopping, and airports. Learning Method: Audio is provided in a format where Italian is spoken first, followed by Japanese, making it ideal for listening and speaking practice. Features: While Italian is easy to read with Roman letters, its grammar, such as verb conjugation, is complex. Therefore, a solid grasp of basic vocabulary like that in this book is essential for overcoming the beginner level (estimated: about 150 hours of study). Related Books: Audio data (downloadable version) and CDs are also sold, and using them in conjunction with the text enhances learning effectiveness. As a foundation for everyday conversation, by repeatedly listening to and speaking these 2000 words, focusing on greetings, numbers, nouns, and verbs, you will acquire basic Italian skills. Please note that as this item is stored at home, there may be minor scratches or stains that I may overlook. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about this.