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I am not naturally very good at languages (I can't speak any language other than English), but very much want to be able to learn enough Italian to be able to hold a simple conversation when on holiday in Italy. I have taken an evening class in Italian to B2 level, but have struggled for the last 2 years and I'm really at about B1 level. My written Italian is not too bad when I have time to think and review my work. However, my spoken Italian is quite poor - I can never think what to say. I have also found the subjunctive tense to be a real problem. I forget when (and how) I need to use it (especially with "se") and I can't remember the conjugation. I don't intend to give up on learning Italian, but the evening classes, at least on their own, no longer seem to be working for me so I thought that one-to-one classes may help. I also use Busuu occasionally to practise.
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Francesca
Italian
Mar 13, 2019
È sempre un piacere insegnarti, Paul! Parlare con te è sempre interessante e il tuo vocabolario in italiano è impressionante :) La tua costanza sta senz'altro pagando!
Francesca
Italian
Jan 31, 2017
Paul is a very motivated student and it is always a pleasure to have lesson with him. Grazie per il tuo entusiasmo e la passione che metti nell'apprendimento dell'italiano! A presto!
Francesca
Italian
Jun 22, 2016
Sono molto contenta che tu stia trovando le lezioni utili, Paul! :) Ho notato un miglioramento nell'uso di imperfetto e passato prossimo. Grazie per l'interesse e la partecipazione che metti sempre nelle lezioni :)
Francesca
Italian
Jun 1, 2016
Grazie, Paul. Questa lezione è stata molto interessante. Come sempre ti sei impegnato tanto e i risultati si vedono. Non vedo l'ora della prossima lezione! :)
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    That's (just) not cricket. Old-fashioned phrase meaning that is not a fair/honest/proper way of doing something.
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    My city

    Hello! Could you correct this text, please? Thanks!

    I live in a very little city in the hinterland of Rome. I love my city because it is quiet and peaceful, and it takes only few minutes to go to Rome, so I can find all I need (shops, parks, monuments, etc) whenever I need.
    In my city there are beautiful streets, but there aren't (so) many cars, so you can use your bike everywhere without fear. And going out with your bike is awsome because roads are surrounded by trees, flowers and many beautiful landscapes.
    Some say that they prefer living in a big city, and on one hand I agree, as there you have more services. However, on the other hand, as I said, my city is very close to Rome, so in ten minutes I can go there by car. So I can enjoy all the advantages of the big city, whenever I want, but I can also find/take my rest far from the pollution, noises and problems of Rome.
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    November 20, 2017
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    Help me with these English phrases

    - Have you got any chewing gum(please)? Yes, here you are.
    - So, you have a new car! It's nice! (or: So, you've got a new car!)
    -June and Martin have a mountain house.
    - My mother and my brother have blue eyes.
    - Excuse me, how much do those pants cost? They cost 20 pounds.  (Note: In British English "trousers".)
    - How many children are there at the party? There are ten children.
    - Your sister is pale, what does is wrong? There is a mouse in her room and she is afraid of mice.
    - You were right it is not Sydney that is the capital of Australia but it is Canberra.
    - How was the movie Escalibur? It is nice but it is very long. It talks about King Arthur and his knights.
    - John has thousands of coins but he hasn't got any of the old Italian lira.
    - How long is it from Arnhem to Amsterdam? It is not so/too long, is it about 70 kilometers.
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    La Mia Prima Lezione Ciao a tutti. Ho appena cominciato usare iTalki e ho completato la mia prima lezione questa settimana. Tra altre cose, spero che io possa migliorare la mia comprensione del il congiuntivo con cui ho tante difficoltà. Devo migliorare anche il mio italiano parlato.
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    First day of training

    Today is/was the first day of my 2 days company training. The lecturer has a strong accent.  That's a big problem for me as my English is not so/very good and I couldn't get/understand what he was saying sometimes, so I wasn't very confident to speak during the training. I performed really/quite badly today. I have realised that English is so/very important for me. I am very lacking in vocabulary, but I don't know how to memorise the words effectively.

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    May 19, 2016
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    My next exam

    Good morning

    I am a little bit anxious in this period at the moment because I (will) have to do an exam next week.

    I need to be upgraded for my work and (to) get new certifications/qualifications to add to my curriculum vitae.

    I am very motivated, because the studies are very interesting and I am very proud to learning new things.

    Thanks


    1. Saying in this period is OK, but doesn't sound very natural.  

    2. Many people now just use the abbreviation CV in place of curriculum vitae.  

    3. The words in parentheses () are optional.  The sentences make sense either with or without them.

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