Forty programmes designed to give listeners with no previous knowledge of the language a thorough grounding in basic Italian, through the medium of simple conversations and readings.

The lessons presented by Luisa Rapaccini based on her book Parlo Italiano a textbook for beginners Assisted by Ariella Reggio and Andrea Tacchi. Devised and produced by Elsie Ferguson
A Listen and Learn series

An essential adjunct to the lessons, a special eighty-two page pamphlet containing the readings, points of grammar and syntax, and vocabulary, can be obtained, price 4s., through newsagents or book-sellers, or direct by sending a crossed postal order for 4s. (not stamps, please) to [address removed]
An Italian pronunciation record has also been prepared, to provide listeners to this course with a permanent aid to the correct pronunciation of the language. It can also be obtained from BBC Publications at the above address, price 3s. 6 plus 9d. for inland postage and packing.