Duolingo teaches to say vorrei, not voglio. But I find vorrei my most challenging word as a beginner, having to roll that double r, in between 3 vowels! I absolutely intend to try to use it however; maybe I should practice lots
The double r in vorrei can be challenging for beginners like you said, but it won’t stop you from being understood in Italy! They should be able to figure out what you’re saying, even if the r isn’t perfectly rolled. Focus on communicating, and as you practice, the sound will get easier over time!
Great tips! Use the LEI form when talking with strangers. Say "per favore e grazie" in appropriate situations. Speak softly, never yell. Also, learn to pronounce the words correctly. If you're asking for directions and mis-pronounce the name of a particular place you're looking for, it could make things difficult.
Infatti, io non insegno l’accento o la pronuncia italiana da un'italiana. Come immagino tu abbia notato, sono italo-americana e ho imparato l’italiano da grande. Ora insegno ad americani che vogliono parlare italiano senza essere intimiditi dalla perfezione, anche se hanno un accento forte, in modo che possano comunicare con i loro parenti in Italia. :)
Have you heard these before? Which one(s) do you think you'll use the most? ☺
So important to come correct across cultures 👌
Right? You never know how someone might react. Better safe than sorry!
Duolingo teaches to say vorrei, not voglio. But I find vorrei my most challenging word as a beginner, having to roll that double r, in between 3 vowels! I absolutely intend to try to use it however; maybe I should practice lots
The double r in vorrei can be challenging for beginners like you said, but it won’t stop you from being understood in Italy! They should be able to figure out what you’re saying, even if the r isn’t perfectly rolled. Focus on communicating, and as you practice, the sound will get easier over time!
Great info! I would hate to be rude 😢
Right?? Especially in a foreign country or language.
Grazie Mille Maria! I'll definitely use grazie mille the most lol. I didn't know posso aiutarti/aiutarla, definitely a good one to learn.
Glad you found it valuable!
Great tips! Use the LEI form when talking with strangers. Say "per favore e grazie" in appropriate situations. Speak softly, never yell. Also, learn to pronounce the words correctly. If you're asking for directions and mis-pronounce the name of a particular place you're looking for, it could make things difficult.
Absolutely! I 100% agree. Those are all great things to do- have you ever had an experience where being polite helped?
L‘accento inglese è troppo forte e presente; così non si trasmette la vera pronuncia italiana. Comunque auguri.
Infatti, io non insegno l’accento o la pronuncia italiana da un'italiana. Come immagino tu abbia notato, sono italo-americana e ho imparato l’italiano da grande. Ora insegno ad americani che vogliono parlare italiano senza essere intimiditi dalla perfezione, anche se hanno un accento forte, in modo che possano comunicare con i loro parenti in Italia. :)