Designed with busy people in mind, PDQ is an effective way to learn essential and practical Italian. Native speakers take the listener to Italy to learn the essential Italian he or she needs to get by. Topics covered include: meeting people for the first time; asking a question; ordering food and drink; starting a conversation; getting to know someone; talking about your family and friends; finding your way around and asking directions; talking about your home and where you live; hiring a car; and sightseeing.