Originally Posted by Margaret M

We used to find the equivalent of "Who wants to be a Millionaire" very good, particularly the more difficult questions, as you had more time to try to translate and understand it. No idea if it is still aired though.

Originally Posted by Marie.d

Hello! I'm English and kind of local to that area! Have you tried any language courses? I know in the bigger towns nearby like Thiene and Schio they offer language courses which I think are practically free - but I think you have to be a resident.
Have things improved for you yet?
Let me know if you want any advice on the area - my partner and his family are from around there! Maybe we can meet up when I'm around there

Originally Posted by Lorna at Vicenza

Hi again. I have more free time now that I've finished a couple of school contracts. We could meet next week if you like before the Easter holidays.

Originally Posted by mica painter

Hi Lorna, Sorry I forgot to check on here my messages. I'd love to meet up if you still have time? Is tomorrow too short notice? Or I'm free anytime

Originally Posted by mica painter

Hello,
I moved to Valdagno about 7 months ago from London - yup bit of a difference! My partner is Italian and we'd like to meet some new people. I'm starting to feel quite lonely and isolated and it's having an impact on wanting to make the most of living here (like learning the language) and I keep dreaming of moving back even though I need to just give it more time. Plus my partner hasn't had the best experience moving back to his hometown either (sometimes wonder if we did the right thing?)
I think it would really help me if I had some connections here. I don't drive so can only reach Vicenza by bus. I have been searching for people to meet in facebook groups but haven't had much joy (either too far from me or they're a bit narrow minded). I really miss having close connections and until I can speak Italian it's going to be hard to make local friends. Think I'm just having a down day. My cat passed away a couple of weeks ago and I think it's affected me quite a bit. I'm normally a happy-go-lucky person and really enjoy meeting new people so don't get the wrong impression!
Thank you, Michelle.

Originally Posted by Melissa19

Hi Michelle how are you? My name is Melissa and I just moved to Vicenza last week. It is all a bit new and daunting for me at the moment. The city seems lovely and my new job so far seems good. It is at a really small school so the chance of meeting people is quite small. The teachers are all very friendly but I would love to meet more people and gain a bigger social group. I know you wrote your message a few months ago now so am very interested to know how your getting on now. Did you find any groups or classes to join? Any suggestions would be most welcome. Also if your still looking for anyone to meet up with let me know.

Originally Posted by mica painter

Hi Melissa!
Welcome Thanks for messaging. I can imagine how you must be feeling as I was the same, I feel much calmer now though. At least you're in a city and Vicenza is nice. There should be more opportunities to meet English speakers. I know there is an English Speaking Happy Hour I can find for you? It's in a bar but it's too late for me. But go slowly, it's a big change. Where have you moved from?

I'd be happy to come meet you one day, I can just take a bus.
I have found a ten pin bowling league which makes me happy as it was a hobby I had in london. But everyone speaks dialect there and I have no clue what they are saying so it hasn't helped with meeting people, yet. But it gets us out and having fun which is the main thing, focus on being happy first. Also have a look on MeetUp.com as there might be something in Vicenza you could join. Feel free to message me if you prefer.
Michelle

Originally Posted by duffer

But I think the best way to meet new people and make friends is to get pregnant.

Originally Posted by Plan B

Way too expensive; get a nice dog and start walking around.

I agree that joining local groups is the best way to meet people and start to learn the language and integrate. Because we like playing cards we joined a local Burraco club which meets up one evening per week for about 3 hours. Though whatever the group, they'll be speaking their local dialect or version of Italian.

Originally Posted by duffer

Yes probably you are right but the principle is correct, find a common ground and get involved within the local community, even if just going to a Sagra or the local market.