Learning a new language

[rtp]

Looks like I’ll give the duo lingo a try. Thanks for everyone’s input. I was totally of base with where to start apparently.


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[Mary]

What areas are you going to? I've been twice, and as mentioned, English is pretty well spoken there. It is nice to know some Italian to use .... but I would not stress too much about needing to carry on a conversation.

[Burnadell]

We’ve been to Italy 4 times. They all pretty much speak English, so you won’t have any trouble communicating.

[rtp]

What areas are you going to? I've been twice, and as mentioned, English is pretty well spoken there. It is nice to know some Italian to use .... but I would not stress too much about needing to carry on a conversation.

Starting in Naples, then to Rome/Vatican City, then Amalfi coast, cinc terra(sp), and finish in Tuscany for 6 nights. 4 couples going.

After making this thread a number of people told me the same regarding learning Italian. So my lazy American self said to heck with that [emoji23].

Bucket list trip for my devote Catholic wife!


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[Burnadell]

QUOTE=Johnny Dangerr;16584041]Italian is a breath away from Spanish. You have time for a lot. This morning I ordered breakfast in Hispanic. I pretend to not know the language and only use it when it's nessacirio...[/QUOTE]

Necesario en hispanic

[IkemanTX]

Interesting to hear. I always heard they didn’t appreciate us showing up expecting everyone to speak English and appreciated a sincere attempt to speak Italian.

Then again Texans are a bit more revered around the world than other Americans. [emoji3]


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We did 2 weeks this past summer with a tour. The locals have a newfound appreciation for Americans spending their money since the CoVid lockdowns. I think 80% of our daily guides said something to that fact. Even our main tour guide said they the country as a whole is ecstatic that we are visiting again. I’m all for learning a new language for myself, but a cursory knowledge of some basic questions and answers will definitely get you by.


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[Burnadell]

Richard, I’ll bet you $1000 that you can’t make this trip without drinking wine…lots of it!

[Mary]

Starting in Naples, then to Rome/Vatican City, then Amalfi coast, cinc terra(sp), and finish in Tuscany for 6 nights. 4 couples going.

After making this thread a number of people told me the same regarding learning Italian. So my lazy American self said to heck with that [emoji23].

Bucket list trip for my devote Catholic wife!


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Perfect trip....I have been to all of these. The only place on that list that I was happy to see, but also happy to move on... was Rome. That place is SO crowded, and Italians drive crazy to begin with....in Rome, they are completely NUTS! LOL

I hope you are going to Positano on the Amalfi Coast, if not....make it happen. If you want a great boat experience in Positano....we used Exclusive Cruises for our family trip. It was a huge highlight. I told the captain to tell me when I could go overboard, as I WAS going overboard. Amazing place to swim!!!

[rtp]

Richard, I’ll bet you $1000 that you can’t make this trip without drinking wine…lots of it!

That is one bet I can not accept. [emoji485]


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[Burnadell]

Enjoy your trip, Richard!

[Burnadell]

Mary is correct. Visit Positano.

Take pitchers; take lots of pitchers!