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Going to Italy (Italia)?

Got a summer trip planned for Italy and need to learn Italian? Me neither and noep.

But, having no summer plans or plan funds shouldn’t hold you back from learning a foreign language, and Italian is easy. Think not? Think again! Remember, all the best Italian food comes in a box or a can! E-Z.

Most folks have learning issues with spoken languages because of  latent urges to say more than is needed. It’s a childhood thing, which means you got it if/when you were childlike.

In learning another old language, as with life, moderation is key. Limit your vocabulary to only what’s needed, and you’ll be able to vini, vidi, vici your way through any encounter.

For me, I’m good to go with only two expressions:

1. “You’re crazy!” and,
2. “That costs too much!”

In Italian, that up there, goes like this:

1. “Sei pazzo!” and,
2. “Di lusso!”

I know, it’s still a lot to learn. Fortunately, Italian can be spoken via the fingers. Rather than words, try using gestures as illustrated above, and you will get you through the rest of your life, in Italy or not – guaranteed.

1. Tap finger on side of head repeatedly (either side being acceptable).
2. Out-stretch hand (one, left or right) and rub finger(s) together.

That’s it, and until next time…

Ciao bella, amigos!

The "Vitarka mudra." Medium: alla prima acrylic on burlap. Artist and genuity unknown, appears by courtesy of Kumar van Pandit, curator, Musee Pundole, Bombay, India.