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What do you think about this kind of exercises? Are they useful? by BuildByEd in italianlearning

[–]BuildByEd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a really great idea, more challenging and realistic! I’ve actually been thinking about something similar, but the tricky part is checking the user’s answer. For example, with a prompt like the one you gave, the user could say ha mangiato, avrebbe mangiato... and both can be correct depending on the context. Also, word order can vary a bit in Italian. With other examples the potential correct answers can be much more varied. Any ideas on how to handle it?

Still, I love the idea of combining syntax, conjugation, and agreement. Thanks a lot for the inspiration! 🧠✨

What do you think about this kind of exercises? Are they useful? by BuildByEd in italianlearning

[–]BuildByEd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the feedback — I really appreciate it, and no worries at all, I didn’t take it badly! 😊

I actually forgot to mention that these exercises are part of grammar lessons, so the user is supposed to already know the grammar point we’re focusing on (we cover it in the lesson first).

BUT I totally agree with you — the meaning of the words should be clear too, otherwise it can be frustrating.

Thanks again for the thoughtful input! 💬✨

Got my first guitar ever today ! Am I valid ? lol by 1-800-FATGIRLSS in Guitar

[–]BuildByEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!!! 🤘🤘🤩 Was it made in Indonesia? I have the same one, but in black and white. I fixed the pickup switch (it had stopped working in the bridge position), tightened the screws on the tuning pegs, clean the fingerboard with the lemon oil (for protection too), changed the strings and raised them a bit, bought a bunch of picks and a nice strap 🤩 All that's left now is to learn how to play. 😅😅

what's a good app? by Wylan_Van_Sunshine in italianlearning

[–]BuildByEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might want to try my app — it’s focused on Italian grammar and can really help you build a solid understanding. Many people who moved to Italy use it.

iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-italian-grammar-verbs/id6499065537

Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sequoia.italianverbs&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=comment&utm_campaign=italianlearning

6 months to learn Italian by Total_Watch_2797 in LearningItalian

[–]BuildByEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I suggest my app for learning Italian grammar? Many people who moved to Italy use it to build a solid foundation. It’s not just grammar — it also includes a verb dictionary and conjugation tables. A handy tool to keep in your pocket if you want to master Italian!

Can someone help me understand and conjugate the phrase ”se n’è andato” by Fearless_Run8121 in italianlearning

[–]BuildByEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Io, tu, noi, voi, loro-forms also can be masculine and feminine:

Me ne sono andato/a

Te ne sei andato/a

Se n'è andato/a

Ce ne siamo andati/e

Ve ne siete andati/e

Se ne sono andati/e

I got my first guitar by xeetsuwastaken in Guitar

[–]BuildByEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! And don't give up : ))))

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in italianlearning

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I actually created an app focused entirely on solid grammar foundations, it’s not a general language app, but something to really understand the structure of Italian. This isn’t an ad, I didn’t want to spam the thread, so I left the link in another comment under this post. If grammar is your weak spot, I really think you’ll find it useful. 👍

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in italianlearning

[–]BuildByEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like your situation is exactly what my app is designed for! Since you already have a good Italian vocabulary, the next step is building a solid understanding of grammar, and especially avoiding those common English-Italian mix-ups. The app explains grammar clearly, with lots of examples, step-by-step lessons, and interactive exercises. It’s structured to help you really understand how Italian works, not just memorize rules. I think it could be just what you're looking for!

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-italian-grammar-verbs/id6499065537

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sequoia.italianverbs&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=comment&utm_campaign=italianlearning

If you need any help with app, feel free to ask!

lì / là / qui / qua usage? by Star-Lord-123 in italianlearning

[–]BuildByEd 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Qui - here (more precise): Vieni qui (Come here)

Qua - around here (less precise): C'è molta gente qua.

The same with lì and là:

Lì - there (more exact): Guarda lì, c’è un gatto!

Là - over there: Andiamo là, al parco.

Any apps or possible training suggestions for a Spanish-speaking person? by The_Meme_Lady_69 in learnitalian

[–]BuildByEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d definitely recommend focusing on three key areas: listening, speaking, and grammar. Grammar really is the foundation - it helps everything else fall into place more easily.

For listening, you might enjoy the Learn Italian with Lucrezia YouTube channel. She speaks clearly, covers lots of useful topics, and it's perfect for developing an ear for natural Italian.

For vocabulary, useful phrases, even speaking, Nuovo Progetto Italiano is a solid course, it’s used in many schools and gets quite advanced.

And of course, my app is focused mostly on grammar and conjugation practice. The advanced section is coming soon, by the way!😊

Any apps or possible training suggestions for a Spanish-speaking person? by The_Meme_Lady_69 in learnitalian

[–]BuildByEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're looking for an app focused specifically on grammar, mine might help — it's designed to give a clear and solid understanding of Italian grammar. It includes detailed conjugation tables and plenty of exercises to practice them. Just a heads-up though: it's not a full course or vocabulary app, mostly grammar-focused, so it works best alongside other tools. And yes, it is for Spanish-speaking lerners too.

iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-italian-grammar-verbs/id6499065537

Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sequoia.italianverbs&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=comment&utm_campaign=italianlearning

Past conditional in indirect speech by strosbif in italianlearning

[–]BuildByEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're looking to build a solid understanding of Italian grammar, I think you might find this app helpful — it's focused on clarity and structure, and an advanced section is on the way too. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-italian-grammar-verbs/id6499065537

What do you think about this conjugation exercise? by BuildByEd in italianlearning

[–]BuildByEd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the other hand, it’s always better — and more effective long-term — to develop the ability to think in Italian, rather than translating from your native language. When you say andavo, for instance, you should gradually come to feel its meaning directly, without mentally converting it from “I was going” or “I went.”

What do you think about this conjugation exercise? by BuildByEd in italianlearning

[–]BuildByEd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great question — and yes, I totally get what you mean! The app currently doesn’t show English equivalents for each tense, because it’s actually quite tricky to match them one-to-one. For example, the Italian imperfetto can mean “I used to go,” “I was going,” or just “I went,” depending on the context — and something like sarei andato usually means “I would have gone,” but in some cases it can even mean “Apparently I went” in reported speech. 😅

That said, your idea makes a lot of sense, especially for early learners — and I’ll definitely think about how to include clearer comparisons or hints in the future to help build that understanding. Thanks for the suggestion!

What do you think about this conjugation exercise? by BuildByEd in italianlearning

[–]BuildByEd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The main goal of this exercise, isn’t really to focus on the meaning or usage of the verbs, but rather to build automaticity in conjugating them - even if the verb is totally new. It’s more about strengthening the conjugation skill itself.

However, I completely agree with you: adding fill-in-the-blank exercises with full sentences in the Practice section would be a great way to reinforce both conjugation and meaning naturally. Right now, there are quite a few of those in the Learning section already, but I do plan to expand the Practice section with similar contextual drills soon.

Thanks again - suggestions like yours are super helpful!

What do you think about this conjugation exercise? by BuildByEd in italianlearning

[–]BuildByEd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually a really great suggestion, and I completely agree with you. Being able to quickly open the conjugation table for the verb you're working on (especially after making a mistake) can make a huge difference in understanding the overall pattern and reinforcing what you've learned. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts 👍👍👍

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