English US » Italian | 22 [twenty-two] | Small Talk 3

22 [ventidue] Small Talk / chiacchiere 3

Do you smoke?	Lei fuma?
I used to.	Una volta fumavo.
But I don’t smoke anymore.	Ma adesso non fumo più.
Does it disturb you if I smoke?	La disturbo se fumo?
No, absolutely not.	No, affatto.
It doesn’t disturb me.	Non mi disturba.
Will you drink something?	Beve qualcosa?
A brandy?	Un cognac?
No, preferably a beer.	No, piuttosto una birra.
Do you travel a lot?	Lei viaggia molto?
Yes, mostly on business trips.	Sì, di solito sono viaggi di affari.
But now we’re on holiday.	Ma adesso siamo qui in vacanza.
It’s so hot!	Che afa!
Yes, today it’s really hot.	Sì, oggi fa veramente caldo.
Let’s go to the balcony.	Andiamo fuori sul balcone.
There’s a party here tomorrow.	Domani c’è una festa.
Are you also coming?	Ci viene anche Lei?
Yes, we’ve also been invited.	Sì, anche noi siamo invitati.

Tips for learning a foreign language

Learning a new language is always arduous. Pronunciation, grammar rules and vocabulary demand a lot of discipline. There are different tricks, however, that make learning easier! First of all, it's important to think positively. Be excited about the new language and new experiences! Theoretically, what you start with doesn't matter. Search for a topic that you find especially interesting. It makes sense to concentrate on the listening and speaking first. Read and write afterwards. Come up with a system that works for you and your everyday routine. With adjectives, you can often learn the opposite at the same time. Or you can hang signs with vocabulary all over your living space. You can learn using audio files while exercising or in the car. If a certain topic is too difficult for you, stop. Take a break or study something else! This way you won't lose the desire to learn the new language. Solving crossword puzzles in the new language is fun. Films in the foreign language provide some variety. You can learn a lot about the country and people by reading foreign newspapers. On the internet there are many exercises that complement books. And look for friends who also enjoy learning languages. Never study new content on its own, but always in context! Review everything regularly! This way your brain can memorize the material well. Those who have had enough of theory should pack their bags! Because nowhere else can you learn more effectively than among native speakers. You can keep a journal with your experiences of your trip. But the most important thing is: Never give up!