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Increase speed of teacher audo
How can I increase the speed of the teacher please.
1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - October 11, 2018
I need to use all the Italian that I have learned in a spontaneous conversational format. Do you have a chat room where students can write messages to each other? Can you reccommend an Italian newspaper that I can read online? Maybe Rocket Italian cou...
2 replies - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - October 11, 2018
Help with understanding the "Me ne occupo io" translation
In lesson 5.7, "Me ne occupo io" is translated as "I'll take care of it." I don't understand how me, ne, and io all map (I know io = I, but why does it end up at the end of the sentence?) If occupare is reflexive, I might have guessed "Mi le occupo." ...
1 reply - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - October 10, 2018
How to say I was born in Singapore in 1996?
2 replies - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - October 10, 2018
I cannot playback my voice record in the tests. I used to be able to, but not now. I have updated google chrome.
4 replies - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - October 10, 2018
Ciao a tutti, hai una domanda!!! Does any of you know a good italian book that a beginner learner of italian language can read? I wanna see how much I can understand if I read one of those books, dunno if any of you could help but I would appreciate it...
10 replies - Last post by joseph-p8 - May 26, 2018
How do you learn to pronounce the r-l combination?
I am beginning to trill or flip my Rs. However, the "rl" combination, as in "parlo", defeats me so far, and I have not been able to find any help on the internet. I can do "par-r-r-r-r-r" just fine, but I can't put it together with a following "l". I unde...
6 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - January 14, 2018
Anyone here watch the Godfather movies?
I've watched the Godfather movies literally hundreds of times. Now that I've taken some courses here in Italian, I'm listening to the dialogue when the characters are speaking Italian. I only recognize a few words, which makes me wonder if most or all of ...
5 replies - Last post by Jack-D32 - December 29, 2017
Im thinking of setting up an italian chat room any interest?
59 replies - Last post by Jack-D32 - December 29, 2017
Level of mastery in "Know It" portion of Rocket Review before moving on to the next lesson.
As I move through the language and culture lessons the phrases I am required to translate in the Rocket Review "Know It" module get longer and longer. Typical example: "Diciamo che vorrei essere a Napoli prima delle 9, se possibile." Am I expected to m...
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - December 28, 2017
hi, where in rocket Italian do I find the pronunciation of numbers? Thanks.
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - October 9, 2017
Ciao a tutti! Sto studiando l`italiano con questo corso da un anno - sono molto soddisfata!!! Voglio praticare parlare anche io. Italian chat room è una buona idea, sto aspettando da un anno!!! Ma non c`è niente...ALLORA, se volete praticare l`italiano e...
5 replies - Last post by drewster - February 21, 2017
How to say I shower once a week in itslian?
10 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - January 21, 2017
16.4 - in Extra Vocabulary the line ' che cosa c'e' di piu' importante del tempo libero' is translated as ' what thing is most import thing in your free time.' This is wrong - it should be what is there that is more important than free time.'
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - January 17, 2017
Ciao, how do i ask what is your email address in italian? is it quale or qual è and why? grazie
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - January 14, 2017
How to say I was born on 31st January 1993 in italian?
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - January 14, 2017
To stay (in a village/hotel/etc)
Hi Lucia, What would be the most common way to say something like "I'm staying in a village out in the countryside"? (the part that I'm not sure about is which verb to use for "to stay"? Il paese in cui .... è in compagnia. Io ... in un paese in compagn...
6 replies - Last post by drewster - January 10, 2017
Ciao ciao, which sentence is correct and why? 1) Abbiamo sete, abbiamo voglia di bere birre fredde. 2) Abbiamo sete, abbiamo voglia di bere birra fredda. Grazio per il tuo tempo!! buon 2017 :)
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - January 4, 2017
Cosa significa "i miei sono in pensione"? Grazie
2 replies - Last post by drewster - November 14, 2016
I was on a recent trip to italy and finally was able to use what I've been learning. During the trip I was able to meet some friends who know very little english and was wondering was there an rocket English version for Italians that I could get them so t...
1 reply - Last post by drewster - November 3, 2016
Help with understanding the "Me ne occupo io" translation
In lesson 5.7, "Me ne occupo io" is translated as "I'll take care of it." I don't understand how me, ne, and io all map (I know io = I, but why does it end up at the end of the sentence?) If occupare is a reflexive verb, I might have guessed "Mi le oc...
10 replies - Last post by drewster - October 15, 2016
Ciao, Why are there 2 ways to ask time in Italian? Che ora è e Che ore sono? The second is literally translated as what times are there? sound a little weird to me.. Grazie
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - October 8, 2016
In 1.4 (Restaurant) I cannot find an explanation for the phrase 'cucinano in modo'. I understand what it means from the translation but I would like more detail.
2 replies - Last post by drewster - October 4, 2016
Ciao ciao Come si dice " what is the difference between A and B" in italiano? Is this correct: (1) Qual è differenza tra A e B? or (2) Che cosa è differenza tra A and B? What is the difference between saying essere felice and essere felici? grazie mille
5 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - October 1, 2016
Come si dice "closed on wednesday" in italiano? È chiuso a mercoledì o chiuso la mercoledì e perché? Grazie mille per il vostro tempo!
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - October 1, 2016
Ciao, che cosa significa "Che ne dici di questo" e "Cosa ne dici di questo" in inglese? They both have very similar meanings, how do i know when to use "cosa" and when to use "che"? Grazie!
2 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - September 23, 2016
Ciao, which one is correct and why? grazie! 1) il suo compleanno è 3 gennaio 1993 2) suo compleanno è 3 gennaio 1993
3 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - September 20, 2016
Ciao, cosa significa "quale libro voleva la donna?" in inglese? is it which book did the woman want to see? however, why is la donna (the woman/ object) placed at the last of the question unlike in english? grazie!
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - September 11, 2016
Ciao, ho una domanda a chiedere. cosa significa " e'stata proprio una bella giornata" in inglese? Grazie
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - September 10, 2016
I have worked out that you repeat the conversation four times but when I push the 'Get Started' button, the whole conversation scrolls down really quickly and there is no chance, however, fast I try to speak, to record my part of the conversation. Valerie
1 reply - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - September 3, 2016
How do u say pardon me if i say some word wrongly
How do u say pardon me if i say some word wrongly in Italian? Grazie!
3 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - August 29, 2016
How to translate ninety-eight in Italian
Ciao, ho un domanda a chiedere (is this right?) How to translate ninety-eight in Italian? Tante grazie!
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - August 25, 2016
Buona sera, I want to ask the difference between Vorrei and Mi piacerebbe as both mean " I would like to...(something)". For example, I would like to play the guitar is Mi piacerebbe suona la chitarra or Vorrei suona la chitarra correct? How about for...
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - August 20, 2016
Pronunciation when two vowels collide: Noi siamo arrivati
Hi Italian speakers, I haven't seen it said in the course anywhere, but when I listen to the conversation, it seems often that when one word ends in a vowel and the next starts with one, that the two sounds blend into one. An example from unit 4.10: "No...
2 replies - Last post by drewster - August 18, 2016
Ciao, I would like to ask about the correct way to say Our cakes are on the plate. Would 'Le nostre torte sono sul piatto' be correct? Grazie
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - August 17, 2016
Hi, How do you ask the following questions in Italian? What do you like to do? What do you like to eat? How long have you been staying in this country? Any nice places in the location? What are your hobbies or interests? Would appreciate if you could he...
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - August 17, 2016
I know basta cosi, means that is enough. Is it used to tell a waiter enough? I did not want to use a phrase that was harsh. I want to use the language in way that is not offensive. Thank you. David
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - August 9, 2016
I know siediti mean sit down. However if I just put please in front of it does it make it an ivitation instead of sounding like a command?
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - August 5, 2016
Hi, How do i say "pretty parcel" in Italian? That is a name for a store. Thank you.
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - July 25, 2016
Hi, I know neither of these really mean anything apart from filling a gap in a sentence or, at most, "well .." but is dunque used much? I see it in the lessons but I was recently in Italy and only heard it once whereas I heard allora everywhere. Cheers,...
2 replies - Last post by drewster - July 24, 2016
Hi, to ask a person "where do you (female) live?", is it right to say 1) Dove abiti? or 2) Dove abita? I understand that the verb of "to live" is "abitare", so this verb belongs to the 1st conjugation. Therefore, according to the rules of 1st conjugati...
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - July 23, 2016
Any ideas in how to further practice speaking the Italian language I am learning. The written parts are easier than the speaking. Any suggestions? J
6 replies - Last post by drewster - July 21, 2016
Hi, i am just wondering if I want to say that something is not mine in Italian, what should I say? example: "(1) it is not my books" or "(2) don't touch my things" , "(3) this does not belong to me". Grazie!
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - July 12, 2016
there are several forms of the word please in Italian. Is there a way to know which to use?
3 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - July 9, 2016
Hi, I have a question. To say Yes, sorry. and Yes, I am sorry. Attempt 1: Si, spiacente. ----- Si, mi spiacente. Attempt 2: Si, dispiace. ----- Si, mi dispiace. As "spiacente" and "dispiace" both mean "sorry", I don't know which word to use. Grazie.
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - July 7, 2016
Hi, Am i right to say this? "questo e mio colazione" (This is my breakfast) And.. How do i say " I am having my breakfast now " in italian? Grazie.
2 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - July 7, 2016
Hi, Both Domandare and Chiedere mean "to ask", so which one should I use when I want to say "I asked him a question?" I would like to know whether there is any distinct difference between these two verbs. Thank you.
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - July 5, 2016
Hi, I want to say (in Italian) "There is a white tablecloth and a vase of roses on the dining table." Am i right to phrase it this way: " Sapro la tavola, c'è una tovaglia bianca è un vaso di rosi. " ? or " Sapro la tavola, c'è una tovaglia bianca è un ...
3 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - July 5, 2016
Hi, i have a little confusion with the meanings of "Chi e?" and "Che e?" I would appreciate an explanation on their meanings and when to use them. Grazie!
1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - July 2, 2016
Hi, I am new to Italian language.. thus, i am not sure about the use of "bella" and "bello" For example, when a man addresses a woman, should he say "Ciao bella" or "Ciao bello"? Can a woman say "Ciao bella" or "Ciao bello" to a man? Thank you.
6 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - July 2, 2016