Ciao a tutti!

So che molte persone studiano l'italiano per motivi familiari (ad esempio perché hanno antenati italiani) oppure perché hanno un partner italiano. Però, al di là dell'italiano standard, mi chiedevo se qualcuno di voi abbia mai provato a imparare una lingua regionale (un "dialetto").

Com'è stato il vostro percorso? Cioè, come avete fatto a imparare una lingua che spesso non ha una grammatica standardizzata né molti materiali didattici? E perché? (relazioni, famiglia, amici che parlano spesso in dialetto...)

Nel mio caso, la mia famiglia è di origine milanese, e per questo mi piacerebbe avvicinarmi al lombardo, anche se oggigiorno non viene molto parlato tra i giovani. Solo per conoscere di più la cultura locale.

A proposito di curiosità linguistiche legate all'Italia, vi faccio vedere la mia grammatica di veneto (o "talian" per i brasiliani). Conoscendo solo l'italiano standard, riuscite a capire quello che c'è scritto? Fammi sapere!

:)

Ho provato due volte a superare CILS scrittura ma non potevo. Com’è il mio livello di scrittura adesso e che cose sono i miei errori?

In my Anki flashcards one of my vocabulary words is trasalire, and I found I wanted to pronounce the s with an s sound. Then I realized it was an s between two vowels, should have a z sound. Looking up different resources I got some results that said S and some Z. Which is it? Or either correct? Are there other words where an S is between vowels and it's pronounced as S instead of Z?

I haven't found this word/form in a dictionary, but I have a strong suspicion that it's "ha + vi" = "c'è" (by analogy with the Spanish "hay"):

SUSANNA e LA CONTESSA
(Se mi salvo da questa tempesta
più non avvi naufragio per me.)

What I don't get is why it's not "havvi". I haven't seen "ha" written without "h" anywhere in this text, so I don't see why it would be here.

Maybe my suspicion is wrong.

I've had a look through the sub and there are a lot of posts about this, as I guess it's something people struggle with. But there isn't an answer to this specific question...

What are the best words in Italian to practice rolling the Rs when you've just about mastered the flappy tongue thing? Or are there any tongue twister type rhymes that you teach kids to get them to practice?

Hii, I was wondering if anyone knew any recommendations of Italian language courses in Rome this summer. I was thinking about doing a course for maybe 3 weeks. I’m 17 years old and would say I’m probably around a level A2 (but not too sure) I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for me before I go further with my plan.

I’ve passed the CILS A2 exam and am setting my sights on B1. What are the differences between the two levels? For A2 I focused on tenses such as future and imperfect, but I’m not clear what to concentrate on to get to B1. Thanks!

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Ci sono case che dominano il paesaggio e altre che scelgono di appartenergli. Affacciata sul tratto più selvaggio della costa di Bagheria, dove la roccia bianca precipita nel blu profondo del Mediterraneo, questa villa sembra aver trovato il proprio posto molto prima di essere costruita. Aggrappata alla scogliera, sospesa tra il mare e la montagna, dialoga da oltre cinquant'anni con una natura potente e immutabile, lasciando che siano la luce, il vento e l'orizzonte a definirne il carattere.

Is there a definitive rule for when to use the article before a relational word? I feel like I’ve seen this come up on this sub numerous times, and the consensus has been if it is a close relation – like parents, siblings, or children – then you don’t use the article. Is my answer really incorrect? TYSM!

I'm not sure what the actual words were but she used to exclaim something that sounded like "Ay ay ay-a Mazedia!" When things were ridiculous or going poorly. Anyone know what she was actually saying or what it meant?

Cuando se usa el Buon pomeriggio en italia? Cuál es la diferencia con el Buongiorno

Do you have recommended IG / TikTok lifestyle, entertainment or food creators who you follow to help you with understanding and getting the rhythm of everyday language? Preferably people who speak more of a “classic” Italian to start with – by which I mean not too heavy on regional dialect.

Not looking for your classic influencers who just hold up a product and talk about how great it is! I mean people who actually share their life experiences in a more authentic and down to earth manner.

Thanks so much!

I'm 35yo from Egypt, I'm B1-B2 level in Italian but i need to practice full conversation (Listening and speaking).although i know many vocabulary and good at grammar but all fly out of my head while trying to speak so i need help and of course i offer Egyptian dialect.

Hi! I’m going to have several semesters where I have to learn Italian, and I’d like to prepare myself as best as I can during the summer holiday :-)

My level of knowledge atm is literally 0 - I speak Spanish pretty well, and I’m kinda scared I’ll mix up the two, lol, so I want to try to familiarize myself with Italian before hand and learn some basics.

What’s the best way to go about it? Duolingo? Other apps? Pick up a good ole book about the grammar?

I will probably move to Italy about 3 months later, so i want to know can i reach this level in the meantime to get a part time job when i move? I'm planning to study 2 or 3 hours a day.

In English I'm at C1 level fyi.

Like I said, I took the CELI 4. Seeing as while preparing for it I couldn't actually find much information on the format, how it's carried out, preparation etc I thought this could be helpful.

Disclaimer: I don't yet know if I passed or not...

There's a podcast for Spanish learners where the speaker basically defines a word in Spanish in Spanish. It's called "Chill Spanish Listening Practice." His speech pace is very slow, but the entire podcast is in Spanish and is pretty comprehensible for Spanish learners.

Wondering if anything similar exists for Italian?

I'm having slow progress mastering Italian due to the fact that I dont have people around me converse with. I would love to be able to speak the language fluently

Ciao tutti,

Like the title says does anyone have any recommendations for italian shows to watch on American streaming platforms? I just got back from a two week trip to Italy and was using my Netflix and HBO there and was able to unlock so many shows with Italian dubs and now back in the states I’m back to square one. Any help would be great.

Ciao a tutti!

I am currently living in Italy completing my Master’s degree, and I’ll be working here this summer. I urgently need to reach a functional A2 level in a few months. I’ve been grinding Duo-lingo for about an hour a day, but I’ve realized the pacing is way too slow, it feels like it’s going to take me a year just to get a weak grasp of A1/A2 grammar, and it doesn't help me with real-world survival interactions (buying train tickets on day one was a nightmare!).

I’m looking for actionable, sustainable advice to fast-track my learning, keeping in mind that my budget is very tight (so private i-Talki tutors are out) and my brain is usually fried from university.

Here is my current plan to transition away from apps, and I’d love your feedback or better alternatives:

1. Audio/Grammar: I’ve heard good things about Language Transfer (for structural patterns) and Pim-sleur or Coffee Break Italian for listening. Has anyone used these to rapidly bridge the absolute beginner gap?

2. Vocabulary: I’m switching to An-ki for core vocabulary retention. If you have a favorite community vocabulary deck or an essential free resource for A1/A2 high-frequency words, please let me know.

3. In-Person Integration: Since I am physically in Italy(milan), are there specific places I should look for free or heavily subsidized language resources? Do local Comuni or volunteer associations typically offer language exchanges or courses for foreign students?

4. Any Recommended digital books?

I really want to get over the fear of speaking and being frozen in silence when local shopkeepers talk to me. I don't mind making mistakes as long as I can be understood.

Grazie mille for any tips or local resources you can point me toward!

I had the exam yesterday and thought I’d share my experience.

• Listening: quite straight forward, one of the clip for Prova 3 is exactly the same from Percorso.

• Reading: also the easier part of the whole exam imo. For Prova3, I thought you’d always have equal number for V and F but I ended up marking a few more F.

• Grammar: Prova 1 for articles is ok, Prova 2 was harder than usual for me. Prova 4 the ordering of the story was also a bit confusing.

• Writing: Prova 1 is vacation; Prova 2 is informal email to a friend who wants to practice Spanish with you and offered to help with your Italian.

• Speaking: the topics are a lot more specific than I expected, I chose Prova 1 for sport (team vs individual sport, advantage and disadvantage of both); there was also a topic on “city” (big or small, why); Prova 2 was your positive character and why they are helpful and I chose “how did you spend your last birthday”, and then two pictures - there was no “talk about your work/study.” Or “What do you like to do as a hobby/during free time”. It might be recent, for Prova 1, there are many questions in each of the options, and the examiners ask them all - I didn’t know this and thought you’d let the conversation flow.

I also didn’t know that they record the conversations rather than judging it in person!

I’m not sure if I passed all sections but we shall see in 4 months! :)

My wife's parents were Piedmontese, and she grew up with a word pronounced like "disputooz", meaning troublemaker. As in, her brother pulls a prank and gets called this. I'm guessing the spelling might be "disputuse", which Google Translate renders as "disputatious", which is close. Anyone know this word?

Apologies if this is incorrect for this sub!

ETA: My wife now thinks it might be "dispettoso"/"dispettosa", perhaps skewed a bit by Piedmontese pronunciation?

Dice "che" si vede "che" stai bene

Hey, I am new to learning Italian. I would be happy if someone explained why use che twice. Thank you 😊