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9 Phrases to Use with Your Language Partner

October 20, 2015 By Cher 1 Comment

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9 Phrases to Use with Your Language Partner

If you read the weekly emails, listen to the podcast, or read any of the site’s articles, you know that I am constantly touting the benefits of getting a language partner and offering ways to find them.

But what happens when you’ve found an Italian language partner and you’ve set a date for your first conversation, but you don’t know what to talk about?

In this episode, we’ll discuss some common courteous phrases in Italian, phrases you can use to avoid awkward silences and how to experience the most beneficial interaction possible with your Italian language partner.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

— How to keep the conversation flowing
— Phrases you can use during Skype calls
— How to compliment your language partner’s English
— A phrase you can use when you don’t know what to say next

Le frasi

1.) Se sbaglio, correggimi, per favore. – If I make a mistake, please correct me.

2.) Vuoi parlare in inglese o in italiano prima? – Do you want to speak in English or Italian first?

3.) Come vuoi. – It’s up to you./As you’d like.

4.) Il tuo inglese è buono. – Your English is good.

5.) Sei pronto/a? – Are you ready?

Use the -o ending when talking to a male and the -a ending when talking to a female.

6.) Chiamami appena sei pronto/a. – Call me as soon as you’re ready.

Use the -o ending when talking to a male and the -a ending when talking to a female.

7.) Ti chiamo fra (due) minuti. – I’ll call you in (two) minutes.

8.) Mhhh, come te lo spiego? – Hmmm, how can I explain it to you?

9.) Un attimo, fammi pensare. – One moment, let me think.

Optional phrases:

Sei bravo/a in inglese. – You’re really good in English.

Parli bene l’inglese. – You speak English well.

Non mi viene in mente. – It’s not coming to mind.

Mentioned in this episode:

— 13 Expressions to Keep Conversation Flowing in Italian When You Forget a Word, a Phrase or a Conjugation

Do you have any questions? Want to talk about your experience with a language partner? Do it in the comments below!


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About Cher

Cher is the founder of The Iceberg Project and a passionate learner of the Italian, Mandarin and Spanish languages. In a little town called Vegas, you can find her searching the Internet for Doctor Who and Parks & Rec memes, drinking bubble tea, or talking about how much she loves grammar.

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