"Rating: 10/10" - As featured in "iPhone & iPad Essential Apps" magazine.
Perfect for those traveling to Italy, including Rome, Venice and Milan, or the Vatican City and other Italian speaking regions, this phrasebook is designed to do exactly what the name says - make speaking Italian easy for you.
Written specifically for English-speakers, this highly accurate phrasebook leaves no room for mispronunciation. Each phrase includes a translation to Italian, an easy-to-read phonetic translation, and an audio recording of a native Italian speaker - all contained in a well structured, user-friendly interface.
Whether you choose to browse phrases by category, or use the search facility to instantly find what you're looking for, SpeakEasy Italian is an efficient lifeline when you know what to say but don't know how.
FEATURES
• 160 essential travel phrases with both Italian and phonetic translations plus audio. Over 1,000 phrases are available in the Complete Edition.
• Audio clips recorded by a native speaker to help you perfect your pronunciation.
• Flashcards with English on one side and Italian on the other side, that you can use to study and test yourself.
• Slow-play feature that plays audio at a slow speed to assist learning.
• Search facility to instantly find the phrase you're looking for.
• Favorites feature to provide fast access to your favorite phrases.
• Adjustable text size. You can use a larger text size for added clarity.
• Hide the phonetics. If you're a pro and don't need the extra assistance, the phonetics can be hidden.
• Copy the translations to the clipboard and paste them into any app you wish.
• Support for US English, UK English and Canadian English spelling.
• No internet connection required. The app will work no matter where you are.
INCLUDES OVER 160 PHRASES, SUCH AS:
• Where is the restroom (toilet)?
• What is your name?
• How are you?
• My name is …
• Do you speak English?
• I don't speak Italian
• I speak a little Italian
• I speak English
• Could you speak more slowly?
• How do you say ___ in Italian?
• I need a translator
• When is the next train to … ?
While this app is a good start, it needs to be expanded. Even after completing the $4.99 purchase, I cannot translate words or sentences which are not part of a category in the phrasebook. The “Search” tab should incorporate this ability. There should also be multiple options (if possible) for the translation, with small descriptors distinguishing them.
