Great idea, Michael! But just in case that doesen't work out...I bought the Pimsleur course. It sounds like it is founded upon sound learning theory, and it got such great recommendations on Amazon.com that I decided to spring for it. I hope it's worth it!
AlexK, I love your idea to buy Tin Tin as he used to be a family favorite of ours, especially after we visited France! ;-) So I'd better get both an English and an Italian version, eh?
Also, what did you mean by the TV-watching suggestion? I'm not sure whether or not I receive any Italian programming from Dish Networks, though it is an intriguing idea...
Can anyone point me to a good online audio stream of an Italian radio station without music -- only talk? Too bad I don't have a shortwave radio (and a lot of patience!) ;-)
I also bought the Merriam-Webster Eng.-It.;It.-Eng. dictionary.
These materials will serve me well, I am sure.
Thanks, everybody, for your invaluble suggestions!
-Cameron
