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Nervous to Speak Italian? Here’s what to do

1. When are you “ready” to speak Italian?

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After you know a few words and want to try them out

After you’ve completed a beginner’s course

Only after 2 years of intensive study

After 10 years of study, and you’ve published at least one book in Italian.

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2. Imagine you’re in a restaurant, and a waiter asks you: italiano o inglese? What’s a good way to respond to make sure they speak a bit more slowly?

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Italiano. Siamo pronti.

Inglese. Ho paura.

Italiano lento, per favore!

Inglese lento.

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3. Despite them speaking pretty slowly, you still didn’t understand them. What could you say?

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Più piano, per favore

Può ripetere, per favore?

Ho capito

Prendo le lasagne

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4. Finally, you understood! What’s a good phrase to show you appreciate their help?

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Grazie delle lasagne!

Scusi, non ho capito

Sto imparando

Grazie della pazienza!

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5. You go to pay, but suddenly you're a bit nervous to ask because you can’t remember how to say “the check”. What could you say?

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Vorrei pagare, ma come si dice “the check” in italiano?

Could I get the check please?

Provo in italiano, va bene?

Vorrei fare il check… penso…

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