Verbs

Ciao a tutti

Have a good book to recommend. 
Italian Verb Tenses  By Paola Nanni-Tate.

Some really great expanations concerning verbs. Plus will increase your vocabulary.

I am using this to supplement verb explanations, as Rocket manages to confuse me time and time again

Good luck

Maxie

Also this book is available at many libraries, so no need to purchase it. I bought myself a copy after taking it out of our local library

Hi Maxie

Thanks for the recommendation.  I think a grammar book is an important tool, as no course can ever be complete in itself (e.g. the need to also listen to podcasts; Italian videos, etc.)

I use Collins Easy Learning Complete Grammar, Verbs and Vocabulary (3 in 1 book) as well as the BBC Italian Grammar.

A presto

Chris

Hi Chris

Was thinking about you. Hope all is well. Juggling several languages. Some on Rocket and Coffee Break. Just never enough time in my day. The good thing about coffee break is that I can do other things while listening. Transfer org too. 

Coffee break launched a new one. Coffee break tv. Lots of bite sized lessons. I signed up for Italian and German. Being a new program there were glitches with my account. They eventually gave me 2 months free. Initially you had to purchase each individual program. Obviously problematic, so now you have access to Spanish, French, German and Italian. A monthly or quarterly subscription, so am still thinking as to whether I will sign up. May for a quarter and see how it goes. What is good is that each bit is 5 to 15 minutes long. So I slot it in when have only got a few minutes. 

Was reading some reviews on languages. Have you ever looked at Plimseur? I did French and German with Rosetta Stone through a local school here. Was free and am so glad I never purchased it, so boring.

Have a great day.

Sharon 

Ciao Maxie.  All's well thanks, and I hope the same is for you.  I was thinking of Coffee Break, but have decided to finally commit to breaking out of my comfort zone, and started a regular session with an online tutor yesterday.  The cost is too high for weekly sessions, but she is a professional languages teacher so you get what you pay for.  (It was booked via our friends at Online Italian Club.). I really want to converse in Italian, so speaking is how I'll achieve that!  

I originally looked at Pimsleur, but this sums up what I discovered: https://www.mezzoguild.com/pimsleur-review/

I'm pleased you're still immersing yourself in languages - it's incredibly rewarding, I'm sure you'll agree!

A presto

Chris

Hi Chris

Wow, well done. I have not had the courage to do that yet. Strangely I battle more with Italian grammar than I do German, and German is meant to be a tough one. I am fairly confident though that I could go to Italy or Germany and hold my own. Even of it comes out a bit crooked (Like my Portuguese at times) A family member speaks Italian and he went to Italy from South Africa. His Mom is Italian, but as he remarked no matter how well you speak, they know you are foreign. Not that, that phases me. 

Philip has no interest in going to Italy, so may one day go with my girls. My youngest is doing her PhD in Archaeology and spent a brief time in Rome, Athens and Crete. Just loved it. We will be going somewhere abroad in May. The jury is still out to where. All 4 kids and maybe a boyfriend. Still even if I never get there, I still love languages and will keep going. 

I love having different resources to work at. Breaks some of the monotony of just one resource.

A presto

Sharon

Ciao Maxie, 

Thank you for sharing your book recommendation, "Italian Verb Tenses" by Paola Nanni-Tate. Books like these can be valuable resources for language learners, providing clear explanations and practice exercises to enhance your understanding of Italian verbs.

It's great that you're utilizing this book as a supplement to further enhance your understanding of verb explanations. Sometimes different resources can present information in slightly different ways, so it's beneficial to explore multiple sources to reinforce your learning.

The fact that the book is available at many libraries is a bonus, as it allows you to access the material without the need to purchase it. Taking advantage of local library resources is a fantastic way to continue your language learning journey without additional expenses.

Thank you again for sharing your recommendation with the community. It's always helpful to have book suggestions that have proven useful for fellow language learners.

Wishing you continued success in your language learning endeavors!