I've had hundreds of emails requesting a second stage of MDP Italian and we're delighted that you've enjoyed using this podcast to such an extent. I have to say that there are no immediate plans to develop a second stage immediately, but this may be something we would consider later in the year. In the meantime, would other Italian language content be of interest? Here are some ideas:
• Italian grammar "chunks" - perhaps with some exercises
• Italian vocbulary builder
• Italian verbs: building linguistic confidence through understanding the bones of the language
We don't have easy access to native speakers for recording purposes, but if you can give us some feedback in the meantime then it will help the longer term planning. Your thoughts are appreciated!
Yes to all three!
Posted by: Taylor | June 30, 2007 at 10:53 PM
I would like all three too, but if that is not possible, the most helpful thing would be a mixture of Italian verbs with conjugations and grammar. Vocabulary would be built up to an extent just using these two.
Posted by: Chad | July 01, 2007 at 05:51 PM
I am for all things Italian! I want to become fluent and am using a variety of methods to learn the language. I agree that all 3 ideas sound great. I think the vocab would be the last on my list as I am getting plenty of that already. Right now, it's verb usage that is my stumbling block - conjugation. But I would appreciate anything. Thanks!
Posted by: Pam | July 03, 2007 at 04:47 PM
I'll add my wish for another level of italian! And I'd be happy to pay more for it too (even with the poor conversion to aussie$$!)! Or in the meantime, I'd pay a reduced subscription fee to have access to quizes, grammer, written/spoken stories with questions/answers etc to keep our learnings fresh :).
The podcasts are such an easy way to learn, and the support and pdfs/quizes you provide are just like being in a classroom - but much cheaper, so it's hardly fair of others to complain if they were occasionally late!
Thanks again.
Rebecca
Posted by: rebecca | July 06, 2007 at 02:31 AM
I'd like to see all three, but I think that would be hard to make. I think that you should make one episode for each category every week, each around 5-10 minutes each. I'm not sure how the premium program would work with that, but I think that you'll get plenty ideas from this thread.
Posted by: Andrew | July 24, 2007 at 09:29 PM
I've been reviewing my MDP lessons in preparation for departure to Italy next week and have come upon a question. What's the difference between the verbs prenotare and riservare? I see that reserving a table uses the latter while reserving a seat on a train uses the former. Does it matter which I use?
Posted by: Patricia Lewis | September 07, 2007 at 11:30 PM
I think all three would be great if possible. I plan to move to italy and I want to become as fluent as possible.
Posted by: luke | November 03, 2007 at 11:10 AM
I'm so glad that I could find out this excellent materials! Although my mother tongue is Japanese, each lesson recorded in English is very easy to understand and fun to learn Italian! Please create second stage for all MDP fun!!
Posted by: Hiroko | November 05, 2007 at 10:09 PM
Yes, all three would be great! I am new to podcasts and only recently downloaded My Daily Phrase Italian and have found this method of learning to be excellent!
Posted by: Nazneen | November 14, 2007 at 01:40 AM
I have just finished the 20 weeks of MDP Italian. MDP Italian has been a great introduction to the Italian Langauge and has provided me with a springboard to further Italian learning. You have done a great job Mark! I would be more than happy to pay for more Italian Content.
Posted by: Kate | November 26, 2007 at 08:03 AM
In regards to not being able to find native speakers for recording, try TransPerfect. They are a company tht translates written and spoke documents into foreign languages with native speakers. buona fortuna!
Posted by: Ashley | January 16, 2008 at 05:19 PM
please put TEXT FILE or PDF for each lesson, on your site.
Posted by: mehdi | February 01, 2008 at 12:34 AM
when are you guys coming back with Podcasts?
Posted by: Jason | September 28, 2008 at 07:54 PM
italian is the best lol since i am italian but i love other languages llike spanish french and german and others since im like alot of things im like everything lol
Posted by: joseph | October 12, 2008 at 05:59 AM
Please do more podcasts in Italian! MyDailyPhrase Italian was an invaluable resource to me when I spent time in Italy last year, and I have found no other podcast as helpful. I too would love to have podcasts in all three categories mentioned above!
So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding any other podcast to build the skills in Italian that I gained from MDP and being in Italy, so a 'next level' podcast by Radio Lingua would be fantastic.
Posted by: Michal | October 15, 2008 at 04:13 PM
MDP helped a lot when travelling Italy this year - and i would be glad if sth. similar (emphasis on vocabulary) could be podcasted in the near future!
And of course I think that it's great as a free offer - but I would pay for those little extras!
Posted by: Ulrich | October 19, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Thought you might like to know that there are people out there still enjoying your Italian podcast.
I get the impression that it is unlikely that there will be any additional MDP podcasts.
For me that's really sad. I was struggling to pick up any of the Italian language until I stumbled upon your podcast. Absolutely brilliant, thank you Mark. Perhaps sometime in the future we will hear from you again. Thanks for everything.
Posted by: Marilyn | November 18, 2008 at 07:05 AM
any update on delivering a more advanced series? MDP really helped for my trip earlier this month.
Posted by: brandon | April 30, 2009 at 09:17 PM
hey, im new to this and i would love to pick up italian. do you have a list with links to all of the podcasts because i would like to start. how many days would it take i am wondering to learn italian if i did 5-7 podcasts a week, and does this really teach you italian? please reply ASAP to my email address listed below. thanks! [email protected]
Posted by: sam | January 14, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Mark,
MDPi is proving invaluable to me. I like the format - it's basically a language learning course without the fluff which is ideal for me. Another series of 100 episodes would be brilliant and it could continue to slowly add more grammar.
Just one thing though - I think the daily pdf is much better than the weekly pdf. The weekly pdf was obviously for people who were cheating and not doing it daily!!!
Cheers,
David
Posted by: David Calder | January 21, 2010 at 03:27 PM
Make sure you do more podcasts in Italian! I've been unsuccessful in locating any other podcast.
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Posted by: italian basics | December 27, 2010 at 01:13 AM
Is it still possible to get the pdfs for My Daily Phrase Italian? If so how would I go about purchasing them?
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Posted by: Dog Behavior Tips | February 27, 2011 at 04:32 PM
I really really enjoyed "My Daily Phrase Italian" and would love to see a second series or even a "Coffee Break Italian" to further my learning. Any plans on either?
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