My #Italian learning has been going well generally. I can understand most of the TV/radio, can read a book and can write. BUT I cannot speak - I attend lessons online and fail to get my words out. I have no idea where I can practice speaking. Any help appreciated.
Sono molto contento dei miei progressi, anche se trovo ancora difficile parlare.
I'm really pleased with my progress, although I still find speaking difficult.
Sono orgoglioso della nostra squadra di calcio ma disgustato dai tifosi. Congratulazioni all'Italia.
I’m proud of our football team but disgusted by the fans. Congratulations to Italy.
Sono triste. Ho visto le due serie di La mafia uccide solo d'estate è non ce n’è ancora una terza.
I’m sad. I’ve watched two series of Mafia only kills in summer and there isn’t a third one yet.
Can anyone recommend an Italian novel for a beginner/intermediate learner?
Qualcuno può raccomandare un romanzo italiano per un principiante/intermedio? #langtwt#learningitalian
Oggi vado a Wimbledon. Abbiamo i biglietti per il campo centrale. Sono molto emozionato.
I’m going to Wimbledon today. We have centre court tickets. I'm very excited.
I love the ‘false friends’ in Italian.
My mother is fastidious
Mia mamma è esigente
Mia mamma è fastidiosa
My mum is annoying.
There is a link between fastidious and annoying but only as a source of irritation.
I'm really enjoying the EDX Italian course. I've been learning for a while but not known why certain seemingly random exceptions and rules exist. Now I'm getting a context it is easier to remember. The clothes have coat hangers on which to sit.
Questa mattina abbiamo portato il cane dal veterinario per un controllo. Potrebbe non perdonarci mai.
This morning we took the dog to the vet for a check up. She may never forgive us.
Oggi sto lavorando con gli insegnanti per aumentare le aspirazioni delle ragazze in matematica.
Today I’m working with teachers to raise girls’ aspirations in maths.