Italian Pretati app review: translate and learn to speak Italian with video content

Introduction

While other language apps for iPhone and iPad are still tinkering with audio, the developer of Italian Pretati has been bold enough to offer video content with native Italian speakers to help you learn essential words and phrases in even less time than you ever thought possible!

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I think that this is a great idea for an app, and having video content definitely makes for a far more engaging learning experience, at least for me. I don’t really have much interest in learning Italian but I’ve definitely had fun playing around with this app and learning a few basic phrases.

If you’re looking for a slightly novel but nonetheless effective way of learning some basic Italian then I would very strongly recommend checking out this app as I think you’ll find it to be well up to the task.

Learn Through Text, Audio, and Video

Italian Pretati - Translate, Learn and Speak with Video contains more than 500 must-know Italian words and phrases for those of you who are thinking of traveling to Italy this year.

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Each entry comes complete with the original Italian script, the English to Italian translation, accurate phonetic pronunciation, and a supporting video clip. What’s more, all of the audio and video has been recorded using only native Italian speakers to ensure the utmost in quality and accuracy.

 

Share Video Translations Online

This means you’ve got a variety of ways in which to learn different words and phrases, which are also conveniently categorized based on different travel-related situations such as Shopping and Money, Getting Around, Numbers, Eating & Drinking, and so on.

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You’ll also be pleased to know that you can add your most frequently used words and phrases to your Favorites list for quick and easy future reference, plus you can also share video clips with your friends and family online via Facebook, Twitter, email, and text message.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Contains more than 500 essential travel Italian words, phrases, and expressions
• Each entry comes complete with the Italian Script, English to Italian Translation, accurate phonetic pronunciation, and a video clip 
• Content is conveniently categorized based on situations such as Getting Around, Meeting People, Shopping, and so on
• All audio and video is recorded with native Italian speakers
• Add your most frequently used words and phrases to your Favorites list for quick and easy future reference
• Share video translations with others online via Facebook, Twitter, email, and text message
• All content is stored locally on your device so there is no need for an Internet connection

 

Cons                                       

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

 

Final Words

Italian Pretati - Translate, Learn and Speak with Video is very reasonably priced for the quality of the content on offer.

You’ll find far more words and phrases in other similar iPhone and iPad apps, but I think this app about covers what you need to know to survive in Italy, and the addition of video content really makes all the difference in my opinion.