Amazing! Wow, the only part i have difficulties with understanding is the symbology used for the phonetics. I dont know what these signs mean : & or %. How can i find out what they stand for?
The percent mark is a rolled ‘r’ and the ‘&’ mark is a flicked ‘r’. As far as I can make out! Listen to the sounds on forvio linked from the spreadsheet.
If you look on google it is quite easy to find the Italian alphabet but remember that the alphabet as it is said is not the same as it is spoken in words – the same as in English. How many sounds can ‘a’ make!
…I put all these example words and forvo links into my spreadsheet.
…This whole process took 3 hours of preparation.
…Good news for you fellow Italian students, you don’t have to do the work
Am I missing something? I can’t see a link to a spreadsheet.
This is great. Exactly the type of thing I’ve been searching for, all on one page. I’ve also started recognising some of my bad pronunciation habits and trying to correct them. Can’t wait to see what’s coming next. Well done Michael!
Wow. I absolutely love this! So many language-learning resources give you generalities about listening to popular songs or exposing yourself to native speakers to nail the accent but this takes a much more tactical approach. By breaking it down and really focusing on each and every fundamental sound (without even knowing the meaning!), I can see how you train your ear and your mouth to the “shape” of the language! Reminds me of the way infants repeat syllables when learning language. So glad I discovered this site – keep up the great work, both of you!
Amazing! Wow, the only part i have difficulties with understanding is the symbology used for the phonetics. I dont know what these signs mean : & or %. How can i find out what they stand for?
The percent mark is a rolled ‘r’ and the ‘&’ mark is a flicked ‘r’. As far as I can make out! Listen to the sounds on forvio linked from the spreadsheet.
Thanks Bob, if you find a website with the alphabet let me know! I am searching for it,
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If you look on google it is quite easy to find the Italian alphabet but remember that the alphabet as it is said is not the same as it is spoken in words – the same as in English. How many sounds can ‘a’ make!
Hi Bob, I meant the International Phonetic Alphabet 🙂
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet
…I put all these example words and forvo links into my spreadsheet.
…This whole process took 3 hours of preparation.
…Good news for you fellow Italian students, you don’t have to do the work
Am I missing something? I can’t see a link to a spreadsheet.
It is there Catherine
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vy1tzNwCUEJfDTGKN6-fu_0z9NLHl2l0sPm6zm400WA/edit?usp=sharing
And it works.
Thank you so much Michael for all your hard work and for sharing your methods and results with us.
Bob
Thanks Bob. I scrolled through several times looking (must have had a senior moment).
Thanks everyone!
This is great. Exactly the type of thing I’ve been searching for, all on one page. I’ve also started recognising some of my bad pronunciation habits and trying to correct them. Can’t wait to see what’s coming next. Well done Michael!
I’m glad you’re finding it useful, we thought so too!
Wow. Did you commit the 500 words to memory? When will you be living in Italy?
Awww, Mike is cute. Ben fatto ?
Wow. I absolutely love this! So many language-learning resources give you generalities about listening to popular songs or exposing yourself to native speakers to nail the accent but this takes a much more tactical approach. By breaking it down and really focusing on each and every fundamental sound (without even knowing the meaning!), I can see how you train your ear and your mouth to the “shape” of the language! Reminds me of the way infants repeat syllables when learning language. So glad I discovered this site – keep up the great work, both of you!