in about a year, i have the chance to go to italy over spring break. i don't want to be ignorant though, and only speak english. i take spanish and can speak and understand that well enough, but will that be enough? what kinds of words should i learn by then? i know airport and restaurant related words, but i don't know what else. thanks a ton:)
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I had the same situation when I went to Italy to visit some family. Spanish can get you by a little- some of the people I met were able to speak Spanish. Some Italian words are the same as in Spanish, but some are quite different. Also-- be careful on your pronunciations! Some Italian words with c in them are pronounced with ch. Some verbs are the same, such as bailar but a lot of them are different (can't think of any Italian verbs off the top of my head) The endings are a little different too... I suggest just getting a basic book of Italian, or searching Italian online, just enough so you know basic verbs, endings, articles, etc, and your Spanish knowledge should be able to do the rest.
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Hi! I'm italian. I'm 15 and I'm from Bergamo, in the northern Italy. If you wont, I can help you with your italian. I wait for your message. Bye
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Myth. Every Italian understands a little english. Myth. Spanish is just like Italian. Myth.. Some rudimentary knowledge of Spanish will "get you by" I would try to learn as much Italian between now and then, as possible. Babbling in Spanish or speaking English LOUDER, contrary to popular opinion...........does not really work very well.
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