Exercise 8.4: Rolling Your R Practice 🎵 #

Ready to roll your R’s like an Italian maestro? In this exercise, you’ll practice rolling R’s in words and phrases, with a little help (and humor) from Geoff and Viktor.

1. Fill in the Blanks – Roll Those R’s #

Complete the words with the correct consonants, and don’t forget to roll your R’s when you say them aloud!

1. Geoff dice: Mi piace il mio c___ro. (I like my cart.)
2. Viktor dice: Andiamo a visitare R___ma. (Let’s visit Rome.)
3. Geoff dice: Vorrei del r___isotto per cena. (I’d like risotto for dinner.)
4. Viktor: Il vino r___osso è il mio preferito. (Red wine is my favorite.)
5. Geoff dice: Non dimenticare l’a___roporto! (Don’t forget the airport!)

2. Match the Word to the Translation #

Match the Italian word with its English meaning:

1. Roma
2. Carro
3. Rosso
4. Risotto
5. Amore

A) Love
B) Rome
C) Red
D) Cart
E) Risotto

3. Multiple Choice – Choose the Correct Pronunciation #

1. How do you pronounce risotto?

   • A) Ree-ZOH-toh
   • B) Ree-ZOHT-toh
   • C) Ree-SO-toh

2. Geoff is trying to pronounce rosso. What’s the correct way to guide him?

   • A) ROH-soh
   • B) ROHS-soh
   • C) ROO-soh

3. Viktor says: Ripeti “carro”. Geoff says: KAH-roh. What should Viktor say?

   • A) Perfetto, Geoff!
   • B) No, no, è KAH-rroh!
   • C) Sì, bravo così.

4. Creative Dialogue #

Write your own dialogue where Geoff practices rolling his R’s with Viktor. Use at least three words with double R’s.

Example Dialogue:

• Geoff: Come si pronuncia “carro”? (How do you pronounce “cart”?)
• Viktor: Ripeti: KAH-rroh. (Repeat: KAH-rroh.)
• Geoff: KAH-roh?
• Viktor: No, serve vibrazione: KAH-rroh! (No, you need vibration: KAH-rroh!)

Now it’s your turn!

Answers #

✨ Great job! With practice, your R’s will roll like a true Italian’s. Keep it up—buona fortuna! 🌟