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Kevin Says:

I’m slowly working my way thru the podcasts, listening to them, and I realize the dialogue is usually done slowly/slower, which is good because it allows us to hear the words being spoken.

May I suggest it includes a version of the dialogue being done at normal speed, as it would have been spoken between two Italians. I think that it might be nice to hear Italian spoken by fluent or native Italians!

Great job by the way. Enjoyed it tremendously!

Il Pinetano Says:

Hearing the language ‘in the wild’ is INDEED the one part of language learning that cannot be taught. …or at least, in no way that I know of. Language is definately a two way street, and there is no guaranteeing that the speakers you encounter will speak neat, unaccented schoolbook language.
Truth is, for the most part, 75% or more of the people you meet anywhere will be speaking ‘non standard’ versions of their mother tounges.
In a nutshell, lets just say that there are probably 20 different ways to answer the simple question “what time is it?” On the road, in the wild, you will hear every one of them, so you must be prepared.
Now THAT is the glory of language learning, or your breaking point; You will have in your head the lang. the way it is supposed to be, but will hear it in a million other ways that you never could have guessed. The glory is that YOU MUST be on your toes. At all times.
Speaking our own language at home, we practically can hold a conversation while asleep, so used to it we are.
Speaking foreign languages causes us to be brightly awake while talking, in a way which we were maybe only at 7 years of age, when all was fresh and new. It has the effect of blowing dust off those partially used synapses.
Well, I guess Ive jabbered enough for now. Auguri!

LearnItalianPod.com Says:

“Di dove sei?” or “di dove e’ lei?” (polite) are two very common Italian expressions. The elderly woman was referring to “Da dove vieni?” (where do you come from?).

In the everyday Italian, the former is more used when asking about people’s background (what country or city they are from).

saron richards Says:

I just wanted to know if you will be covering grammar as well as vocabulary in the future?

joseph mazzello Says:

Why don’t you repeat the part where you translate the italian to english three times anymore. I miss that. It helped me a lot. Love your pods though

LearnItalianPod.com Says:

Thanks Peter & Joe - Starting with episode nr. 44 we’ll go back to repeating the part where we translate the italian to english three times.

Pat Says:

Dear Massimo and Jane

I am enjoying the podcasts and the expanded vocabulary available in the lesson directory. I do believe the Quizes are a bit basic however. Could you expand by adding another 5 questions that would really test understanding of the grammer..? This may not appeal to everyone, but for those who want to master understanding it would be helpful. I realize you want everyone to “feel” successful and simple is encouraging, but some may want more of a challange. Grazie mille, Pat

Shirley Says:

Caro Massimo, In the dialogue transcripts for lesson 40 it is written Potere vincere con la terna ect. should it not be votete vincere? At first I thought I was not learning anything but as you say five minutes a day does make a difference plus more!

James Says:

 This website is great for learning italian! But would it be possible to allow free dialogue and quiz for the first say 20 beginner lessons ? or first 5 of each category or something for those who cant afford? thanks in advance! ciao!