You Already Know Italian presents more than 5,000 words in Italian that are nearly identical in form and in meaning to English, words like art (arte in Italian). You already know these words in English, so learning their Italian counterparts comes easily and in no time you will have expanded your vocabulary by thousands. A collection of commonly used phrases and constructions allows you to use your new vocabulary in context and begin communicating right away. Each word is phonetically translated so you can pronounce your new terms confidently.