Ci in 7.2

I appreciate Enxhi's response to my previous comment and hope that feedback is truly as welcome as she suggests. 

Today I am working on lesson 7.2 and came across this explanation of the phrase “Vorrei andarci”: 

Notice andarci is the union of the verb andare and the pronoun ci and in this case it would be translated as “to go there”.

In past lessons we have learned that “ci” is a pronoun meaning “us” or “ourselves,” so this explanation was difficult for me to understand. I had to go to another resource to learn that “ci” can also be an adverbial pronoun meaning “there.”

Thanks again.

Gwen

Of source thinking about it more I recall that we have seen “ci” meaning “there” in the phrase “ci sono.”

I think I wouldn't have been confused if the explanation had been something like: “Andarci” is the union of the verb ”andare" and the pronoun “ci" meaning “there,” which you already know from the phrase “Ci sono = there is.” “Andarci” is translated as “to go there.”

Hi Gwen,

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for diving deep into the nuances of Italian. I'm glad to hear that you're actively engaging with the material and seeking to clarify any confusing points.

You are absolutely correct, and your suggestion for the explanation of "andarci" improves clarity. The pronoun "ci" indeed has multiple uses in Italian, serving as both a reflexive pronoun and an adverbial pronoun. In the context of "andarci," it means "there," which ties the action of going to a specific place or context.

Your observation about linking it to the familiar phrase "ci sono" is insightful and would definitely help solidify this understanding for learners by connecting new information with previously learned material.

We strive to make our lessons as clear and comprehensive as possible, and insights like yours are invaluable in achieving that goal. I'll forward your suggestion about improving the explanation to ensure that future lessons are even more intuitive.

Thank you once again for your commitment to learning and for helping us enhance the Rocket Italian course.

If there's anything more you need clarity on or further questions you have, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,

Enxhi