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How To: Italian
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  • Written by Marpessa on Oct 15, 2005
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  • When traveling in a country where english is not the main language I try to make an effort to speak the local language. Italian is a beautiful language and it isn't very hard to pick up the basics. I got a phrase book and a CD, which I put on my i-Pod, to help me learn some phrases. And while I was shy about trying to speak the language at first, by the end of my 2 weeks there I was ordering meals and ice-cream (gelato) all in Italian!

    So here are some helpful phrases to get you started!

    Hello/Goodbye (informal): Ciao
    Good Morning: Buongiorno
    Good Afternoon/Evening: Buonasera
    Good Night: Buonanotte
    Yes/No: Si/No
    Please: per favore
    Thank you: grazie
    That's fine: Va bene
    How Are You?: Come sta?
    Open/Closed: aperto/chiuso
    Entrance/Exit: entrata/uscita
    Where is...?: Dov'e...?

    and...
    I didn't understand: non ho capito
    Do you speak English?: Parla Inglese?

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    Comments for Marpessa about Rome
    rcsparty Tue Jun 10, 2008 19:52 UTC
     nice page, I agree, Rome has a unique feel to the city....Happy birthday.
    Maurizioago Sat Nov 24, 2007 17:03 UTC
     Good page. I had another look here. Ciao!
    Lyndra Fri Jul 13, 2007 14:10 UTC
     Some very detailed Rome tips. I have been twice and loved it - hoping to have a city break there next year :-)
    BarryAir Wed May 23, 2007 11:43 UTC
     Excellent pictures! Not too many people post Vatican pics. Yours are great! Barry in Louisiana
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