Basic Phrases in Italian
- Thank you = Grazie.
- Thank you very much. = Grazie tante.
- You're welcome. = Prego.
- Please. = Per favore.
- Yes.= Sì.
- No. = No.
- Excuse me. = Mi scusi.
- Pardon me. = Mi scusi.
The area in which I live is very diverse, Washington, DC, yet I found it very difficult to find native Italian speakers to practice or speak with or perhaps, I'm just not looking hard enough. The only people I get a chance to practice with are a few of my co-workers who are trying to learn the language and one Italian native.
Through my own experience, I've encountered many Italian-Americans who doesn't speak their native language due to their parents preference for them to speak and learn English only. It's very unfortunate because now a days, the core languages for many families in the U.S. are not being spoken or learned as much as English.
The only time I can figure out if someone's Italian is by their family's name and/or when I ask them if they still speak their native language. Most often then not, I'm told their parents wanted them to blend in at school and work with friends and co-workers and that they only speak English at home. Many people I've talk to speak fluent English without a hint of an accent.
I've always been interested in languages and find it fascinating when I encounter people who are multi-lingual. Not only does it keep languages from going obsolete, but every language to me is beautiful. With the high demands of multi-lingual speakers in the workforce, it's a shame more families aren't speaking their native language at home. It's free and easy learning which every generation to take advantage of.
Add to that, Italian, is rated as one of the most beautiful romance language in the world. I enjoy listening to Andrea Bocelli , a famous Italian singer, who has such an incredible voice that I wish I could understand what he is saying.
Through my own experience, I've encountered many Italian-Americans who doesn't speak their native language due to their parents preference for them to speak and learn English only. It's very unfortunate because now a days, the core languages for many families in the U.S. are not being spoken or learned as much as English.
The only time I can figure out if someone's Italian is by their family's name and/or when I ask them if they still speak their native language. Most often then not, I'm told their parents wanted them to blend in at school and work with friends and co-workers and that they only speak English at home. Many people I've talk to speak fluent English without a hint of an accent.
I've always been interested in languages and find it fascinating when I encounter people who are multi-lingual. Not only does it keep languages from going obsolete, but every language to me is beautiful. With the high demands of multi-lingual speakers in the workforce, it's a shame more families aren't speaking their native language at home. It's free and easy learning which every generation to take advantage of.
Add to that, Italian, is rated as one of the most beautiful romance language in the world. I enjoy listening to Andrea Bocelli , a famous Italian singer, who has such an incredible voice that I wish I could understand what he is saying.
One of my favorite Andrea Bocelli song.
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