Hi, I've recently started the Rocket Italian course, and the one sound I find difficult (like many English speakers I believe) is the pronunciation of the letter "r"; I believe it should be rolled with the tip of the tongue. Has anyone had the same problem, and are there any practice tips for...
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Last post by Peter--252 -
Aug 9, 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 could post a question of the day for...
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Last post by cody-g2 -
Jul 4, 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 cuz I'm a bit confused about it,...
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Last post by joseph-p8 -
May 26, 2018
Hi, I know everyone is different, but I would love to know ON AVERAGE how long it takes to complete the full Italian course, as if working as a full-time college student? ie all categories not just conversation, I have lived (alone so no talking at home) )in Italy for 4 years but my Italian...
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Last post by Jolou -
May 4, 2018
For practice (and to see a very good film) try looking up Il Giovane Favoloso on Netflix. It's an elegant biopic about the poet Giacomo Leopardi. The great thing is that you can choose from English and Italian subtitles. I would recommend watching three times: first with English subs, then with...
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Last post by jnelson01 -
Apr 5, 2018
First off I am a beginner. That being said does Rocket Languages recommend any Language Exchanges for beginners Italian?
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Last post by Darla -
Mar 2, 2018
I'm new to Rocket Italian. I mean really new. Was the chat room ever established?
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Last post by Darla -
Feb 19, 2018
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 understand that what is called for is a...
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Jan 14, 2018
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 the actors are just making up words as...
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Last post by Jack-D32 -
Dec 29, 2017
Im thinking of setting up an italian chat room any interest?
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Last post by Jack-D32 -
Dec 29, 2017
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 memorize all of these and parrot them...
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Dec 28, 2017
hi, where in rocket Italian do I find the pronunciation of numbers? Thanks.
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Oct 9, 2017
I cannot playback my voice record in the tests. I used to be able to, but not now. I have updated google chrome.
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Last post by BoyWhoAsksWhyNot -
Aug 10, 2017
How can I increase the speed of the teacher please.
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Last post by KathleenL -
Jul 18, 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 nostri lezioni - per favore,...
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Last post by drewster -
Feb 21, 2017
How to say I shower once a week in itslian?
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Jan 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.'
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Jan 17, 2017
Ciao, how do i ask what is your email address in italian? is it quale or qual è and why? grazie
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Jan 14, 2017
How to say I was born on 31st January 1993 in italian?
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Jan 14, 2017
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 compagnia, 20 minuti fa. Grazie, Drew
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Last post by drewster -
Jan 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 :)
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Jan 4, 2017
Cosa significa "i miei sono in pensione"? Grazie
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Last post by drewster -
Nov 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 that we can practice together. Myself...
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Last post by drewster -
Nov 3, 2016
How to say I was born in Singapore in 1996?
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Last post by drewster -
Oct 25, 2016
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 occupo." Thanks, Jay
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Last post by drewster -
Oct 15, 2016
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." Thanks, Jay
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Last post by jrdevivo -
Oct 13, 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
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Oct 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.
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Last post by drewster -
Oct 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
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Oct 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!
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Oct 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!
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Sep 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
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Sep 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!
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Sep 11, 2016
Ciao, ho una domanda a chiedere. cosa significa " e'stata proprio una bella giornata" in inglese? Grazie
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Sep 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
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Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages -
Sep 3, 2016
How do u say pardon me if i say some word wrongly in Italian? Grazie!
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Aug 29, 2016
Ciao, ho un domanda a chiedere (is this right?) How to translate ninety-eight in Italian? Tante grazie!
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Aug 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 things like: I would like to use the...
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Aug 20, 2016
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: "Noi siamo arrivati ..." Sounds like "Noi...
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Last post by drewster -
Aug 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
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Aug 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 help me with this :) Grazie!!
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Aug 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
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Aug 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?
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Aug 5, 2016
Hi, How do i say "pretty parcel" in Italian? That is a name for a store. Thank you.
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Jul 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, Drew
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Last post by drewster -
Jul 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 conjugation, You (Tu) should be paired with the...
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Jul 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
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Last post by drewster -
Jul 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!
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Jul 12, 2016
there are several forms of the word please in Italian. Is there a way to know which to use?
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Jul 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.
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Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor -
Jul 7, 2016
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