Since the forum is very quiet today, maybe this is a good time for me to ask a language question. This is fairly trivial, but it has bothered me for ages:In every Italian course I've taken, in person or on CD, they teach me that the word for
I've always liked country life and have this idea of keeping three or four chickens for eggs when we have our house. But I can already see that there will be some vocabulary that I will need to catch up on. So far my Italian classes have not cov
When I put petrol in the car, often the attendant will come out to do it for me, even on the self-service pump. I would like to know how to ask him to fill the tank. Is it something like "Fa il pieno"? Thanks in advance!
Hi all,I'm new to posting here, and to the new forums. I've lurked on the old forums a bit in the past.We're planning to move to Le Marche soon, and unexpectedly found a house that rings all the bells - so we may be moving sooner than originally
I am very pleased to find an Italian language agony aunt! I have taken Italian language lessons for a shockingly long time, considering how bad my Italian still is! My weakest points: Past tense. When to pair the verb with avere, when with essere? The transitive/intransitive rule makes my brain hurt. Is there any easier way? Gender. I still get so confused, and feel so stupid! Modifiers like molto - I'm sure I've seen molti. Is there also molte and molta? Greetings. When is the right time to switch to Buonasera? After noon? After 2 pm? After 4 pm? I seem to get funny looks no matter which I try. Can I just cheat and use Salve in the early afternoon? Tu/Lei. My last Italian teacher told me that it's ok to use tu for anyone younger than me. My instinct is to use Lei to any stranger unless it's a child. Which is right? Ok, that's a start on my burning questions. All help gratefully received! L.
Hi Phil We get the majority of our Euros from a local Bancomat. Some debit cards do not charge a foreign exchange fee, and the exchange rate is usually better than you get at a cambio. As was mentioned in another post, not all bancomat machines will take foreign cards - it depends on the local branch, I gather. Normally in a large or touristy town, we can find at least one machine that will cooperate. It's usually a good idea to let your bank know that you will be using the card outside of the country, too. L
Thanks for this - I have been wondering which bank would be best for us. The charges sound quite reasonable, and I would be lost without internet banking!L
Gosh, I wish I'd known a bit sooner about the Harley and the tattoo - it won't be much trouble to sell the Harley, but I think I'm stuck with the tattoo now!!Thanks for the welcome! I'll be right over to join the Marche group.L
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I am very pleased to find an Italian language agony aunt! I have taken Italian language lessons for a shockingly long time, considering how bad my Italian still is! My weakest points: Past tense. When to pair the verb with avere, when with essere? The transitive/intransitive rule makes my brain hurt. Is there any easier way? Gender. I still get so confused, and feel so stupid! Modifiers like molto - I'm sure I've seen molti. Is there also molte and molta? Greetings. When is the right time to switch to Buonasera? After noon? After 2 pm? After 4 pm? I seem to get funny looks no matter which I try. Can I just cheat and use Salve in the early afternoon? Tu/Lei. My last Italian teacher told me that it's ok to use tu for anyone younger than me. My instinct is to use Lei to any stranger unless it's a child. Which is right? Ok, that's a start on my burning questions. All help gratefully received! L.
Hi Phil We get the majority of our Euros from a local Bancomat. Some debit cards do not charge a foreign exchange fee, and the exchange rate is usually better than you get at a cambio. As was mentioned in another post, not all bancomat machines will take foreign cards - it depends on the local branch, I gather. Normally in a large or touristy town, we can find at least one machine that will cooperate. It's usually a good idea to let your bank know that you will be using the card outside of the country, too. L
Thanks for this - I have been wondering which bank would be best for us. The charges sound quite reasonable, and I would be lost without internet banking!L
Thanks for the welcome, everyone. If all goes to plan, we'll be living near Ascoli Piceno. L
Gosh, I wish I'd known a bit sooner about the Harley and the tattoo - it won't be much trouble to sell the Harley, but I think I'm stuck with the tattoo now!!Thanks for the welcome! I'll be right over to join the Marche group.L