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Is there a rule to understand when sto v sonno is used?
5 replies - Last post by 1SharpGent - February 13, 2016
Ciao a tutti, I have little difficulty recalling phrases and words in Italian. In other words I find it quite easy to use what I have learning so far in Rocket Italian to compose sentences. However, my problem lies in understanding others speak. I find t...
22 replies - Last post by 1SharpGent - February 11, 2016
I had been doing quite well with my Italian but had to drop out for several months. I want to restart from the beginning to review it all. How do I clear out the scores and start from scratch?
2 replies - Last post by Rocket-Languages - February 8, 2016
When do you use "chiedere" and when do you use "domandare"?
2 replies - Last post by eviesears - January 21, 2016
What is the correct pronunciation of "malvasia bianca?"
I'm leading a wine tasting tomorrow and one of the wines is malvasia bianca. When I search on the web I see confilicting opinions on which syllable to stress. Is there a "correct" pronunciation?
6 replies - Last post by eviesears - January 3, 2016
A question about sentence structure
In module 2, the lesson "The Perfect Tourist", Alessandro says, "Mi puo' fare una fotografia con dietro la chiesa". Every time I think I'm beginning to understand Italian sentence structure, I get thrown for a loop again. Literally translated, this means...
4 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - November 18, 2015
When do we use "we are", noi siamo?
We are is "noi siamo" But it seams it is not used in many phrases like "we are hungry." Instead abbiamo is used. I think it men we have the hunger. How to know when to use the proper wording?
1 reply - Last post by em21 - October 24, 2015
When I try Google crome it will not recognize my log in. Any ideas?
1 reply - Last post by Rocket-Languages - October 16, 2015
Hello Everyone, My name is Adam and I just recently started to learn Italian. I have completed two modules so far, but I have one problem. When I start a lesson or review a lesson, I remember the words and phrases, but when I try and talk out...
6 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - September 21, 2015
Why doesn't the 24 hour clock say what 12:00 is? I'm confused.
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - February 5, 2015
I was wondering if you were familiar with google translate . I thought about and tried a couple of times when I want to write something down in Italian and then check it with google translate. Do not know how accurate it is and is it going to just transa...
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - January 27, 2015
I am a beginning student of Italian, but I am also a classically trained singer, which means that I have had to learn how to pronounce (with a pretty good accent) and spell Italian. Other than pronunciation of that pesky letter "c" I can speak pretty wel...
3 replies - Last post by Raymond-S18 - January 15, 2015
Which is the more common usage: to ask someone if they understand Italian or if they speak Italian?
5 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - January 4, 2015
Ciao, mi chiedo - I wonder.... To say I was wondering, would that be.... Mi chiedevo?? And what sort of sentence would you use it in?? Mi chiedevo se vorresti uscire domani sera con me?? And thank you for the continual improvements, it keeps me coming ...
2 replies - Last post by FranN32 - December 19, 2014
Which Rs are rolled in Italian?
Is there a rule about which Rs are rolled in Italian? Somewhere I read you don't roll an R that is between two vowels. In any event, when I listen to recordings of native speakers, it doesn't sound like they roll all their Rs the same way. Certainly, i...
0 replies - Last post by James-G6 - December 8, 2014
Ciao Maria,dato che non c'e` un corso piu` avanzato(almeno ancora) sul sito "rocket" cosa ci consigli quando abbiamo completato tutti i livelli? C'e` per esempio un corso avanzato a cui possiamo iscriverci per migliorare la nostra padronanza della lingua?...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - November 17, 2014
Ciao Maria,dato che non c'e` un corso piu` avanzato(almeno ancora) sul sito "rocket" cosa ci consigli quando abbiamo completato tutti i livelli? C'e` per esempio un corso avanzato a cui possiamo iscriverci per migliorare la nostra padronanza della lingua?...
0 replies - Last post by martin - November 5, 2014
Ciao Maria,dato che non c'e` un corso piu` avanzato(almeno ancora) sul sito "rocket" cosa ci consigli quando abbiamo completato tutti i livelli? C'e` per esempio un corso avanzato a cui possiamo iscriverci per migliorare la nostra padronanza della lingua?...
0 replies - Last post by martin - November 5, 2014
Ciao Maria,dato che non c'e` un corso piu` avanzato(almeno ancora) sul sito "rocket" cosa ci consigli quando abbiamo completato tutti i livelli? C'e` per esempio un corso avanzato a cui possiamo iscriverci per migliorare la nostra padronanza della lingua?...
0 replies - Last post by martin - November 5, 2014
Ciao Maria,dato che non c'e` un corso piu` avanzato(almeno ancora) sul sito "rocket" cosa ci consigli quando abbiamo completato tutti i livelli? C'e` per esempio un corso avanzato a cui possiamo iscriverci per migliorare la nostra padronanza della lingua?...
0 replies - Last post by martin - November 5, 2014
Beat ways to communicate the need for salt-free food
One of our friends that will be traveling to Italy with us next year can not tolerate any salt in his diet. He suffers extreme swelling if he eats any salt. What is the best way for him to communicate his salt intolerance to waiters and the people that ...
2 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - August 24, 2014
Ciao Maria tutto bene?Allora chi vincera` la coppa mondiale.? Tifo per il Brasile pero` i tedeschi sono una squadra molto forte. Mi sembra che questo torneo sia il migliore almeno fino a questo punto.Sono appena tornato e l'atmosfera era incredibile. Il p...
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - July 24, 2014
ciao a tutti, oggi mi sono venuti in mente alcuni graziosi proverbi italiani. Eccoli qua: rosso di sera, bel tempo si spera rosso di mattina, bel tempo si avvicina translation: Red sky at night shepherd's delight, red sky in the morning shepherd's wa...
2 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - June 22, 2014
English to Italian translation help
Hello, If anyone would be able to help me translate this song verse into Italian that would be amazing! I have been asked to sing a part of a song in Italian and I need the correct translation so as that it makes sense :) my italian is not very good so a...
4 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - June 22, 2014
Ciao a tutti, sono in vacanza a Sicilia, i giorni sono caldi ma le sere sono freschi (fresh). Resto qui per nove settimane. Sono stata qui da due settimane e restano sei di più'. Sono stata Saline vicino a Marsala ed settimana prossima quando mio figlio ...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - June 22, 2014
Syllable stress in perché
This is a pronunciation/writing question (not sure which forum category I'm supposed to use). The word perché has an acute accent over the "e." My understanding was that in such a case, the second syllable should be stressed with a closed vowel. However, ...
0 replies - Last post by bunni7 - May 17, 2014
The word perchè has a seems to be pronounced
1 reply - Last post by bunni7 - May 17, 2014
Is there an Italian lesson on rolling Rs?
Is there an Italian lesson that will help me learn how to roll my Rs without spitting on my laptop?
2 replies - Last post by grahame-r - May 4, 2014
Since there is not a "J" in the Italian language, how would an Italian named Jacopo pronounce his name?
2 replies - Last post by Jim-M2 - March 29, 2014
I have a limited amount of time to prepare for a trip to Italy. Since I will not know anyone I think I should focus my efforts on the formal version. Is there a way to sort the Rocket Languages materials so I only see and hear the formal versions of phr...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 22, 2014
What is the average time to be able to have a conversation in Italian
14 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 22, 2014
Ciao a tutti, I know that the site recommends a few movies to watch in order to enhance the learning. For a beginner watching a movie in italian can be intimidating. Are their any children's cartoons that anyone could recommend that may be beneficial f...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 1, 2014
Ciao! :) How can I say in italian: "My Christmas looks like whole family gathered together" "My Christmas tastes like an efect of a year of preparation" "My Christmas smells like happiness and joy" "My Christmas means for me celebrating Christs birth and ...
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - January 16, 2014
How do I find how to say goodbye or how do you say goodbye? Is it esta la vista
11 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - January 16, 2014
is there a difference in use between per favore and per piacere?
6 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - November 21, 2013
E' finalmente arrivata l'estate !!!!!
Quest' anno l' estate ci ha fatto aspettare un po'. Ma finalmente ora possiamo goderci il sole,le passeggiate all'aperto e un buon gelato . Durante il periodo estivo in tutte le città d'Italia vengono organizzate manifestazioni, festival musicali e event...
2 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - August 10, 2013
Ciao a tutti, vi piacciono gli animali? A me piacciono quasi tutti gli animali. Quello a cui sono più affezionata è il cane. Ne ho avuti molti fin da quando ero bambina. Adoro anche i pinguini perchè sono simpatici.... ma non ne ho mai avuto uno :) Ciao
0 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - June 19, 2013
Pronunciation of my name when speaking in Italian
Is it standard when introducing yourself to pronounce your own name as it would be said in Italian or the English pronunciation? For example: My name is Linda, I find it hard when speaking Italian to switch to an English pronunciation. Also when telling w...
8 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - June 19, 2013
Loving this program. Its fantastic. Any chance in the future of Rocket Language providing Live Tutoring Sessions similar to main competitor? I am searching the net for a stand alone or even private arrangement. Lisa
2 replies - Last post by Rocket-Languages - April 25, 2013
I'm trying to understand the proper pronunciation of Italian words. Words that have various combinations of ci, ce, cia, cio, etc are a bit challenging for me. Take the following example: arancia (orange); common pronunciation has it as ah-rahn-chah or ve...
2 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - April 23, 2013
I said "sembra buonissimo" at a restaurant and was told this was a rude thing to say. It was presented in lesson 5.2 as "it looks very good." Could someone please clarify? I wouldn't want anyone else to be accused of being rude. I am currently in the Vene...
2 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - April 23, 2013
When to use formal and informal
When starting with the first lesson they use the informal e tu and come stai. I am visiting Italy soon and do not know any body. It does not help me to learn the informal form, or can you use the informal form with strangers on vacation. If not, this le...
5 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 24, 2013
Complimenti per il nuovo "app" sull" ipad. La tecnologia oggi e` veramente una cosa stupendissima.! Non c'e` dubbio che il vostro corso sia uno dei piu` migliori che io abbia mai visto e sentito. Buon lavoro.! Ciao Martin
1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 24, 2013
Ciao Maria, Ma da quanto tempo. Mi manchi. Come stai? Che tempo fa a Roma? Ci sentiamo. Filippo
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 11, 2013
Posso avere una caffe americano con latte, per favore?
4 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 11, 2013
I saw some pdf phrasebook downloads somewhere, but now I can't find them again on the website. Can anyone tell me where these are located?
3 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 11, 2013
In lesson 2.12 Workplace wors & The Verb "to Go", I have been reworking the phrases by changing them to match my life e.g. Instead of Lavoro come traduttrice in ufficio in centro. I wrote Lavoro come professore in una scuola al la spiaggia. (I think t...
2 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 11, 2013
Buon giorno, I'm new to Rocket and am enjoying the study. I've read that joining the beginners forum will help us in putting sentences together and getting a hang of the grammer. Is there a specific forum to do this or do you just enter a topic and wai...
25 replies - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - March 11, 2013