I need to learn Italian...
 

Went to Italy about 2 years ago and knew barely enough to get by... and was an embarrassment most of the time when I sounded like I had a speech impediment or turrets.

I talked to a few people and they recommend things like Rosetta Stone, but they are limited to text book learning and the best thing is to actually communicate with people who speak the language so you can pick up on the dialog.

Sad part is there is no Italian culture where I am from, maybe a few pizza shops but thats about it. Anyone who learned a language, particularly Italian have any recommendations?

Id like to check out a few Italian forums to post in to start to learn, but cant go to a country with a speak and spell...

I always get amazed at people who can speak a few languages pretty well.

Being Scottish, i hardly speak English properly... :1orglaugh

bossku, check out livemocha.com

http://livemocha.com

it will help you a lot

thanks :thumbsup checking it out now

some of us did this for spanish when we first moved to miami, it's really cool, free and fun. you kinda learn what you want to as well, not where is the library? statements

ever tryed Pimsleurs program? I've learned Norwegian and French with it

free? says $19.95 for me...

but if it works, i dont mind forking out $20

Quando l'hai imparato avvisami che ti faccio fare qualche lavoro di traduzione :thumbsup

it's free for the first few courses, which will take you quite far actually and take a while, plus you can make friends with people in Italy and continue your learning that way, you help them learn english while they help you learn Italian, and that is all free

It's a cool system that way, people helping people, there are lots of people wanting help with their english and in turn you can get great help with the language you are learning :thumbsup

a bump for anyone that is trying to learn a language that might have missed this thread

grow a mustache and its done.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=9JhuOicPFZY