Revision

Ciao a tutti

I have been doing some revision lately. I have found it interesting that the first time around I missed so much. Now that I am more comfortable speaking and understanding the vocabulary, have noticed that I can concentrate more on things like spelling and certain nuances in the language. I now am able to think more on the grammar and structure of the sentences. At the beginning I was so focused on just the language, and find that now I am understanding more and more as it is now forming a much bigger picture. I now notice different tenses and it is really exciting that this is happening.

Sharon

It's a sign of encouraging progress for sure, Sharon.  It really drums home what progress actually looks like, as opposed to chasing points accumulation for the sake of it.

Congratulazioni!

Chris

Hi Chris

Hope you are well. I seem to have my hands full these days. I was offered and amazing deal on Babbel, so am now doing some extra languages on that. Russian may get the best of me. But am totally intrigued learning a new alphabet. Winter I have more time on my hands too. 

I find if I don't constantly revise some of the grammar lessons, down the road I can't remember how something works. Alcune and qualche being an example. Still battle to remember direct and indirect pronouns. Just too similar to place them all into context. 

I find that doing 400 points just never feels like a good language work out. To each his own, I guess. I go through stages of a lot and then a rest. I got really behind in my Italian, as thought we were going to Germany. So am working hard at Italian and it is flowing more easily now, especially the speaking. It is quite scary how quickly you loose it if you don't keep at it.

Have a great evening

Sharon