In the Survival Kit lesson on Italian humor there is a line that says: Avere una figlia poco sveglia To not have a quick-thinking daughter I do not see how that sentence is a negative statement. It seems to me that is says: To have a quck-thinki...

5 replies - Last post by Peter--252 - September 18, 2020

Hi, I was doing lesson 5.11 Adverbs (Part 2) and come across "Da quando" which has the english translation of "How long". I was a bit confused by this at first because quando means when and also thought da quanto meant how long,  as in da quanto tempo.  T...

0 replies - Last post by MarkL57 - September 17, 2020

Hi, I was just doing some revision with lesson 4.3  In the conversation Maria says "Allora riposa e cerca di dormire" which translates to "Ok then, have a rest and try to sleep". In the extra vocabulary section you have "Cercare" means "to try". This is a...

3 replies - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - June 2, 2020

Ciao a tutti. Something and nothing, really, but I’m really struggling to memorise a number of the words and phrases in this session. Does anyone else experience this at any stage? I’m just going over the relevant words repeatedly, as I’m sure they’ll eve...

0 replies - Last post by ChrisM108 - May 20, 2020

Is there a rule of thumb for when to use "da" and when to use "per" to mean "for"? Is "da" always used in a temporal context? Ex. Studio l'italiano da un mese.

0 replies - Last post by Madison2020 - April 30, 2020

I've just been doing lesson 3.2 and am wondering why the phrase is 'ma che piccolo bicchierino' and not 'ma che piccolo bicchiere' when referring to a small glass??  Surely  bicchierino already translates as small glass,  so piccolo bicchierino translates...

1 reply - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - March 24, 2020

In lesson 6.7, in the phase,"prendo il volo delle sei", why is "delle" used instead of "alle"?

1 reply - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - March 24, 2020

As a learning tool to help me thru areas in which I am stuck and need more explanation or assistance I have found the Italy Made Easy website helpful  for example: https://www.italymadeeasy.com/ask004/ https://www.italymadeeasy.com/ask002-part-2/ https...

1 reply - Last post by ChrisM108 - February 15, 2020

What is the difference between sei(are) and sei(six)?

1 reply - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - February 6, 2020

I read somewhere on your site about some podcasts to listen to, but now I can’t find the reference. Can you direct me to it or repeat the information about Italian podcasts?  Thank you!

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - December 23, 2019

how do you spell each meal ie breakfast lunch and dinner

1 reply - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - December 22, 2019

when to use io and ho and is non capisco mean the same as non ho capito

1 reply - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - November 14, 2019

The following are tips that I found very useful learning Italian using Rocket Languages: 1.  Take notes when listening to the Interactive Audio Lessons as there is a lot of information and tips provided that is not in the lesson transcript and that helpe...

1 reply - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - November 5, 2019

Lesson 6.5 is not listed? My list goes from 6.4 to 6.6?

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - November 4, 2019

Do both mean "the best"?

1 reply - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - October 23, 2019

Qual è il più piccolo dei tre oceani?

7 replies - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - October 21, 2019

Can anybody tell me what the difference between qui and più - eg if you want to ask is there a bank near here which one do you use?

8 replies - Last post by caterina-rocket-italian-tutor - August 3, 2019

I am currently studying survival phrases in section 2 and found there 2 ways to say the same thing (see below).  I get confused when there are 2 ways to say the same thing. Which of the two expressions below is most commonly used? As you know, there are m...

1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - February 28, 2018

I noticed this word when trying to read La Gazzetta dello Sport article, it was used also in player's stats sheet from game. And I am unable to find any proper translation in english dictionaries.  If anyone is familiar with this one, please help me to un...

2 replies - Last post by AdamT22 - December 3, 2017

Can you please describe under what circumstances you should use "gli", "i" and "li" Saluti      Lawrence

2 replies - Last post by LawrenceC - November 19, 2017

Ciao Lucia, In 19.2 there's a line: La biografia di Manzoni, un libro che ricevetti in regalo per i miei vent'anni. Why is it ricevetti and not ho ricevuto? I googled, and it's correct (!) but I don't understand how that's conjugated. Cheers, Drew

12 replies - Last post by drewster - April 6, 2017

Ciao, What's the difference between these two words? When would I use one rather than the other? Cheers, Drew

4 replies - Last post by drewster - April 5, 2017

Hi, In unit 17.5, nessuno is translated as neither. Is that right? I thought it was nobody. Ta, Drew

3 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - February 16, 2017

Hi Lucia, What's the difference between ero and io sono stato? When would I use one rather than the other? Similarly era vs è stato? Cheers, Drew

2 replies - Last post by drewster - January 24, 2017

Can someone explain "Faccio" to me

5 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - January 23, 2017

Ciao, Come si dice "It takes me 10 minutes to get to the station" in Italiano? Penso che uso "per raggiungere la stazione" ma non so come parlare "it takes me". Grazie, Drew

2 replies - Last post by drewster - November 30, 2016

Perch'è "le lenzuola" non "la lenzuola"?

1 reply - Last post by drewster - October 25, 2016

Ciao, che cosa significa faccio il chirurgo in inglese? Grazie

1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - October 23, 2016

Come si dice "so/very hardworking and studious" in Italiano? Grazie!

3 replies - Last post by drewster - October 4, 2016

Ciao ciao, è camera o camera da letto for bedroom? qual è la differenza? grazie

2 replies - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - October 3, 2016

In the food lesson in Level 1, a pork chop is described as "Braciola di maiale" (in the audio lesson and the Vocabulary section), yet at 22:45 in the audio lesson, it is called a "bisteca di maiale". Is that intentional? Are they equivalent terms?

1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - September 5, 2016

I am a newcomer to Rocket Italian. In the first two lessons (1.00 and 1.01, I have done the Play It! section at the end 4 times at Level One but it does not show that I have completed the lesson. Could you tell me what I'm missing out? Thank You, Valerie

1 reply - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - September 3, 2016

Hi, what is the definition of giostra? does giostra mean an escape theme park? Grazie

1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - August 16, 2016

Hi, What is the meaning of lì mandò ? Thank you.

1 reply - Last post by Lucia - Rocket Languages Tutor - July 2, 2016

There are language books (Beginner and Grammar) in the Spanish course.  I haven't been able to find anything like that in the Italian course, however.  Are there any and, if so, where are they located? Thanks, Wayne

1 reply - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - June 27, 2016

Hi Some of my audio won't play, some of it does and some don't. e.g. Alphabet Pronunciation Practice. in module 1. I am a platinum member. I'm using windows 10 PC, google chrome and the browser is up to date. Any advice please.

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - June 3, 2016

Buongiorno Maria e a tutti! When in 1.9 i came across the phrase: So dov'è il ristorante - "I know where the restaurant is" I was wondering in instances could you use the word conosco too, or is conosco only object dependant? ie..  Conosco dov'è il ri...

2 replies - Last post by rigoletto - March 7, 2016

Please tell me: Why Gli is used for "Gli piace" when it is "He likes".   I thought Gli was plural. The translation for "He likes/She likes" was "Gli piace Gli Piacciono  Le piace Le piaciono"

3 replies - Last post by 1SharpGent - February 13, 2016

Hi There I have taken the test In flashcart for Module 1, Tests 1.1 and 1.2, severel times, and even tryed to reset them, but they don't finish up and turn green, as a sign for you have finised thise tests. furtermore, maybe It's an Ideer to make a Categ...

3 replies - Last post by lars-therkelsen - February 1, 2016

Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: Quale è il lago più grande del Nord America?

2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - January 18, 2016

Ciao a tutti, I've taken two semesters of Italian in school. Then it got difficult, and I put off taking the third course for a while. I'm going to take it this upcoming semester, and this program is really helping me review everything I learned back the...

4 replies - Last post by KelllaurBailar - December 16, 2015

Che cos'è? Anche se è liquido non è bagnato.

3 replies - Last post by Chuck-E - December 3, 2015

Come si chiama la capitale dell'India?

2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - November 28, 2015

Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: Quale di queste città si trova contemporaneamente in due continenti?

3 replies - Last post by John-H8 - November 27, 2015

Ciao a tutti, Indovinello di oggi: Individuare l'animale che non ha a che fare congli altri tre. Tigre Elefante Leone Pantera

4 replies - Last post by John-H8 - November 27, 2015

Fruit and Vegetable Anagrams Please rearrange the letters to form new words about Fruit and Vegetable. Can you quess? 1. lame 2. acrania 3. pasce 4. menole 5. carato 6. esonda

2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - October 17, 2015

HOW DO I ACCESS IT ON MY PHONE APP? BTW, JUST RETURNED FROM ITALY, AFTER RECEIVING MINIMAL ROCKET HELP.  JUST THE FEW EXTRA WORDS I KNEW, AND RECOGNIZED PEOPLE SPEAKING, MADE MY EXPERIENCE THERE SO REWARDING!  AN ITALIAN FRIEND WILL VISIT OUR C...

1 reply - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - October 8, 2015

Hi all! I am traveling to Italy next month with my wife and kids to visit family in Calabria. I have two adopted daughters that were born in China. I'm sure they'll be quite a curiosity in the small town we'll be staying in and I'm sure my extended famil...

1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - September 21, 2015

I can't seems to find the flash card games on my dash board anymore?  There was a link to them last week.  Did it get moved? Thanks for any help you can give! cris

2 replies - Last post by Judith-L12 - May 7, 2015

I'd like a list of Italian technical terms .. mainly computing, but also mathematics.  I travel to Italy and often have need for this to explain what I do here in the US (Silicon Valley graduate, now retired but active on github .. see http://agentsc...

1 reply - Last post by Maria-DiLorenzi - May 1, 2015