Italian Vocab

Ciao!  We all know that food is delicious! So let's share our favorites!   What is your favorite food?  How do you say it in Italian?   For example: My favorite food is pork chops!                            Pork chop in Italian is braciola di mai...

Hi Everyone,   Is there a way to run quizzes across a specific range of lessons? So for example, if I have completed lessons 1.1 to 1.4 have the program quiz me on a random selection of vocabulary words from these lessons? I think that would be helpful...

In module 2 lesson 2 of beginner Italian, the word “andata” is translated as “single” when buying a train ticket. I am confused by this. It would be good if the lesson specified why in this context it's translated that way. I would love to have someone e...

Why in lesson 2.3 did the word 'please' change from per favore to per piacere?

When do you use the a with the accent mark over it?

In lesson 3.8 (Adjectives) we are told that the adjective grande ( big ) when placed before a noun is shortened to gran and means great .  For example È un gran cantante  He is a great singer as opposed to È un cantante grande He is a big si...

I feel like I need verb flashcards with present tense conjugation to help me practice. I am not very good at highlighting stuff and adding to flashcards to practice. Does anyone else use flashcards--either physical cards or with an app? Or maybe you know...

Hi Va bene, un attimo… Ecco a Lei. Okay, one moment... Here you go.   Can one use un momento instead of un attimo.  Thanks Maxie

Hello, I'm wondering what the difference is between ‘per favore’ and per piacere'.   Are there situations where one would use one vs the other?   Thanks, Barbara

Hello, I am having some difficulty distinguishing when to use ‘bene’ vis ‘bravo/a’ when saying ‘good’ in Italian.  Also when to use ‘buonissimo/a’  vs  ‘bravissimo/a'.     Perhaps it's just a matter of degrees of ‘goodness’.     Thanks, Barbara

My apologies if this has been discussed before… but I couldn't find a duplication.   Can anyone explain the differences between these vocabulary words and what difference there is (if any) in the translations.  I'm finding it somewhat confusing and don...

Ciao!   I am new to Rocket Italian and I wanted to know if there are any books that you can recommend for beginners who are new to the Italian language that could help?

Hello,  As the title suggests, are there any plans to make functionality to see all your saved vocabulary on one page? Or, functionality where one can shuffle through their saved vocab/flashcards to do drills? Thanks! James

Oh My word.  This word “sceglierlo” is like a veritable tongue twister. Has made me laugh and just can't seem to be able to get it done with dignity and proper pronunciation. If ever I get to Italy may have to avoid that one or make a total idiot of my...

Ciao a tutti In the first converstion in the Travelogues “Milano o Roma, ​questo è il problema” Would "demanda' have been appropriate too. As the translation is that is the question. A presto Maxie  

Just in lesson 1.  I'm seeing Buon, Bene and Bravo all meaning “good”.  Is there a rule for when to use one or the other or is it simply personal preference?

HI – I can't locate a vocabulary list of the words introduced in each section. And I don't see an “add” feature for adding words to a list. I would think there would be an easily accessible vocabulary list for each module, or sub-section of a module. Is ...

Ciao a tutti In lesson 7.3 I lost my luggage, the luggage conveyor belt  “Nastro Bagagli” is used. In the Travelogue 1.3 From airport to Hotel, "Nastro trasportatore" is used. Are these intechangeable?   Molto grazie Sharon

Ciao,   I've just started the beginner course. My question is, should I “know” all the vocabulary of a lesson before moving on to add new words/phrases? I'm comfortable with 75-80% but was wondering if I need to stay on the lesson until I'm comfortabl...

I would like to know which english italian dictionary people are recommending.

In L2 Italian lesson 8.1 Renting a car, Roberto says ‘Andiamo sul Lago di Garda.’ Why use sul , why not say ‘ al Lago di Garda’? 

 in music “piano” means quiet  as in the opposite of “forte”. When I looked up  “speak slowly please” on my translator app it uses “lentamente”  instead of piano. I certainly don't want to ask someone to speak more quietly by mistake so I just want to be...

Does 'di' translate to 'from' or 'of' ? Because in the phrase “tu di dove sei?” di translates to ‘from' , but in the phrase “un bel piatto di pasta” di transltes to ‘of’. Would be very helpful if someone could clarify this for me. Thank you.

Ciao a tutti  Coffee Break Italian YouTube has a short explanation about using buongiorno and Buona giornata. Rocket doesn't explain this and wondered what the difference is.  So was wondering if  there was a difference. Subtle I know, but I still like...

Ciao a tutti Rocket German has recently released a series called “Play the Part” I am finding it amazing, as all about street food, going to the butcher or green grocer. Everyday practical situations if you lived in Germany. Does Rocket Italian have an...

I've made note of this before, but it's really hard to study the language and culture lessons in this course. This is my third time through the whole thing and I'm still struggling; not with the grammar, but with the one-off words that are thrown into th...

Hi ChrisM108 A long time ago you recommended a site. Totally different approach. Where you only listen and he makes connections to English. Several languages. Just can't find the post on the forum. Would you be able to send it to me again. Grazie. Seb...

I looked up mettere in Word Reference and cannot find it used as to take.  The definition is “to put”.  Is its usage as “to take” in the lesson at the post office an idiomatic phrase?

Ciao a tutti I anyone out there still having problems with recording voice with numbers. Time and numbers still seem to be wonky. Sebongela

The word approdare to land on water is that specific to a freey or boat/ship docking or can it refer to a float plane landing on water too. Here in Canada float planes are commonly used to land on remote places or even on Vancouver Island where I live. T...

Oh My that was hard. Maria has a good voice. I literally croaked through that one. There is no way I can sing that. So gave up and just said it, maybe I will get better at it. Songs are easier to memorize, so there is merit in that.  Maybe by Christmas ...

What is the difference between Camera and Stanza? For instance, I know Camera di Letto = Bedroom. Would Stanza di Letto also work? How do I know the instances I use either? Or are they interchangeable? Thank you!

What is the difference between L'abito and il vestito. Can both be used interchangeably?

Ciao a tutti Having been watching “The Cook of Castamar” Set in Spain in the 1700's not a riveting show, but i have found excellent for listening practice. Several languages available for audio and subtitles. Decided to listen in Italian with English ...

Does anyone use Flashcards as a written tool. I know it would be slow, but have considered using the Flashcards as a practice to translate. From English then to write down the Italian before flipping the card. Your thoughts would be great Sebongela

Ciao a tutti Have been using free podcasts on Coffee Break Academy. You need to subscibe if you want to use notes  etc, but the podcasts are free and great for revision. They have a reading club that you can join free and Travel diary podcasts. They hav...

I note that le una di mattina is incorrect but is contracted to l'una di mattina .  On the other hand le undici di mattina isn't contracted. Is there a reason for this in how the two vowel clashes are viewed?

If it is bambino /bambino/bambina does it become  bimbo/ bimba bimbi

in the survival lesson on clothing. Maglia, maglione are these words interchangeable Maglione jumper, but in hear it say it maglione is sweater U.S.A uses sweater South Africa jersey/ pullover Australia jumper Not sure of U.K.

What is the difference between spaventa and paura. Can either be used to express fear

The following sentence near the end of this lesson has no audio recorded for it. dove posso trovare uno sportello Bancomat? where can I find an ATM?   Catherine

Hi, in 4.1 (il calcio), you have to translate ‘to watch a game of football together’. The answer is e vedere una partita insieme. Why is it not giocare rather than vedere. Ciao a tutti

Could someone clarify when to use mattino vs. mattino. Does it depend on whether the speaker is male or female?

Can anyone tell me the difference between “rive” in lesson 4.3 and the word fiume. Does it make a difference which one you use?

A query In what context is “Basta Cosi” used. Is it used if someone is putting food on your plate for you as in “that is enough” Can it be used if you are telling someone off. As stop that tantrum.   

Ciao a tutti. In lesson 4.8, The Weather. One sentence is c'e vento e piove, it is windy and raining. Why is it not c'e vento  sta piovendo. Thanks Gary

Hi, when do you use ‘davanti a’ or ‘di fronte’, as they both seem to meaning. Thanks Gary

Am absolutely thrilled that am beginning to recognize words in various songs. Have found songs with Italian lyrics, as well as some with English and Italian sub-titles. Am beginning to recognize more and more. I especially enjoy some of the operas. Brind...

Can anyone tell me the distinction between milleduecento in the 4.2 conversation on Dante and then in 4.3 in extra vocab it is written as separate words.

Hello everyone.  My points are stuck at “0”, still.  Please help, this is a bummer to still have this issue with the new 2021 Edition.  Please help.  Thank you