I am currently learning italian and would like to get some extra practice with articles, podcasts, excercies online, etc. Can anyone recommend some websites that have these sort of things especifically for people learning the language?
I like the wordreference.com website that was already mentioned- it's really useful in the sense that you can also post language questions on forums and get help from people who are fluent in the language. It great for figuring out language problems that you don't normally learn from a text book or something
I have also heard a lot of good things about Rocarass, though I have not been there myself. It sound like it's one of the better places in Italy to ski. I've only ever skiied in Switzerland and Austria, but this year I think I will go skiing in Italy. I've started to look up some accommodation options, these are some of the sites I've found: www.deliciousitaly.com/alberghi.php That website has a lot of tourist informatino, and the accommodation page lists bed and breakfasts and apartments. I've also found some rental agency sites though, that list houses and cottages as well as apartments: http://www.casamundo.co.uk/italy/abruzzo_molise/www.holiday-home-rentals.co.uk/europe/italy/rent-abruzzo.html Otherwise I haven't found too much. I could look into hotels as well but I prefer the idea of renting out a house or apartment, especially since I plan on travelling with a larger group.
I also find that podcasts work very well to improve a language... I am also able to read and write and understand a lot of Italian, but when it comes to watching a radio or the news, I am completely lost. So I've started to find Italian language podcasts on the internet and I listen to one a day or so, when I have the time. I don't understand everything, but usually I can understand the overall topic and the basic ideas. And when I can be bothered, I look up some of the words that are unfamiliar to me.
Even if there aren't any signs in english, I don't think this should be a problem. I have travelled to other countries where not a soul speaks english, and on top of it the country's language alphabet is different so I couldn't even try to make sense of signs or other written things. But I think this is the fun part! And like someone mentioned, italians are super outgoing and will probably be willing to help tourist who are lost and need help.
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I like the wordreference.com website that was already mentioned- it's really useful in the sense that you can also post language questions on forums and get help from people who are fluent in the language. It great for figuring out language problems that you don't normally learn from a text book or something
I have also heard a lot of good things about Rocarass, though I have not been there myself. It sound like it's one of the better places in Italy to ski. I've only ever skiied in Switzerland and Austria, but this year I think I will go skiing in Italy. I've started to look up some accommodation options, these are some of the sites I've found: www.deliciousitaly.com/alberghi.php That website has a lot of tourist informatino, and the accommodation page lists bed and breakfasts and apartments. I've also found some rental agency sites though, that list houses and cottages as well as apartments: http://www.casamundo.co.uk/italy/abruzzo_molise/ www.holiday-home-rentals.co.uk/europe/italy/rent-abruzzo.html Otherwise I haven't found too much. I could look into hotels as well but I prefer the idea of renting out a house or apartment, especially since I plan on travelling with a larger group.
I also find that podcasts work very well to improve a language... I am also able to read and write and understand a lot of Italian, but when it comes to watching a radio or the news, I am completely lost. So I've started to find Italian language podcasts on the internet and I listen to one a day or so, when I have the time. I don't understand everything, but usually I can understand the overall topic and the basic ideas. And when I can be bothered, I look up some of the words that are unfamiliar to me.
Even if there aren't any signs in english, I don't think this should be a problem. I have travelled to other countries where not a soul speaks english, and on top of it the country's language alphabet is different so I couldn't even try to make sense of signs or other written things. But I think this is the fun part! And like someone mentioned, italians are super outgoing and will probably be willing to help tourist who are lost and need help.