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Italian Frequently Asked Questions

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Italian Steps FAQs

1. I can't hear the audio - why?

2. I can't see the slideshows, why?

3. When I watch the slideshows, they're slow to load, cut off or don't appear to load at all - why?

4. I don't see anything; it's just a blank page - why?

5. Can I download Italian Steps for my iPod/mobile phone/MP3 Player?

6. I want to print my learning log (progress page) but I can't see it - why?

7. I can't see the keywords- why?

8. I can't add special characters (accented letters) - why?

9. I can't access the email tip - why?

10. I didn't receive this week's email tip - why?

11. How do I find a learning partner?


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Talk Italian FAQs

1. I can't hear the audio - why?

2. I can't see the videos - why?

3. I don't see anything; it's just a blank page - why?

4. I can't see the keywords - why?

5. I can't add special characters (accented letters) - why?

6. Can I download Talk Italian for my iPod/mobile phone/MP3 Player?

7. I'm a tutor/teacher - how do I download the Talk Italian worksheets/factfiles?

8. How can I buy Talk Italian on CD/cassette/the course book?

9. When will Talk Italian next be shown on TV?

10. I don't see anything; it's just a blank page - why?


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Italianissimo FAQs

1. I can't hear the audio - why?

2. I can't see the videos - why?

3. I don't see anything; it's just a blank page - why?

4. When I click on the transcripts, nothing happens - why?

5. I can't see the keywords - why?

6. Can I download Italianissimo for my iPod/mobile phone/MP3 Player?

7. How can I buy Italianissimo on CD/cassette/the course book?

8. When will Italianissimo next be shown on TV?

9.Can I buy Italianissimo on DVD/video?


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Quick Fix/Cool FAQs

1. When I click on the audio, nothing happens - why?

2. I can't download the MP3 version - why?


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General Italian FAQs

1. How do I find out my level?

2. I'm a beginner - which course should I do?

3. I'm an intermediate - what resources does the BBC have?

4. I'm an intermediate and want to try something more advanced - how?

5. I want to teach my child Italian. What resources do you have or recommend?

6. Which Italian materials are downloadable?

7. The text is too small - can I resize it?

8. Where can I buy books/CDs/DVDs/cassettes in Italian?

9. I'm a tutor/teacher - how do I borrow Learning Zone videos?

10. I'm a tutor/teacher - how do I get permission to use the language videos broadcast on the Learning Zone in my class?

11. I'm a tutor/teacher - how do I buy books and other resources for my class?

12. How do I watch Italian programmes on TV?

13. How can I find a local course?

14. I'm working in Italy - are there any phrases to help me?

15. How can I study in Italy?

16. How can I get an Italian pen-pal?

17. I want to join the BBC Languages team/want a job at the BBC. What should I do?

18. How do I find out about new Italian resources on your site - do you have a newsletter?

19. General computer queries


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