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Italy: Native Lingo

Why is Italian called a Romance language? Because the ancient Romans spoke Latin, and Italian is based on Latin. Capisci?

I'm Speaking Italian!

Hear it spoken

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How Do I Say?

The Basics

Hi/Bye.

Goodbye, we'll meet again.

Thanks a lot.

I'm hungry.

Hurry up!

Do you understand?

Advanced

We're friends.

I like pizza.

My name is Carlo and I'll be your tour guide.