Buongiorno mi amici...
Just an update on my quest to learn Italian... Sto imparando l'italiano da tre mesi. Ancora molto da imparare. Which hopefully I did not totally mangle, but it should translate to "I am studying Italian for three months. There is still much to learn." Seriously, it has been quite a long time since I had to review the rules of grammar, but in another language no less! Prepositions, present indicative, past participles, present progressive and possesives, well really it is enough to make my head swim!
I also do not always have time for as much studying as I would like. However, I have made a lot of progress and even surprise myself sometimes with how much I have picked up so far. I read better than I write and I still have some trouble with a verbal conversation, but I try not to be too hard on myself. After all, this is a self-taught program and not a traditional course.
I think one of my favorite parts about this whole experience has been the friendships I have made. I don't know if I am just fortunate or if all the people in Italy are as lovely as the ones I have been writing to. I would not be as far along in my studies if it was not for their help. There is one friend in particular that I really owe a deep debt of gratitude. His unwavering patience and help have been invaluable.
Maybe in a few more months I will be ready for a lengthy conversation in Italian. The program I am using let's me speak the language and grades me on my pronunciation. So far I have passed each test. I am excited and can't wait for the day that I can converse a little more fluently. My dream is to visit Italy at some point in my life and try out my new language skills.
Ciao, a presto!
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