Translated Home Page - Breaks after users logs in

I have a home page and I have a spot for users to log in.

The initial home page shows up in English (http://www.speakitnow.com)

Now, if add the prefix "it" to the path (http://www.speakitnow.com/it), the basic interface changes but you the article, while translated does not switch. I assume I am doing something or more than one thing wrong?

It might be that someone needs to check out the pages or that I need to supply additional documentation about my settings. I am glad to cooperate but am a bit confused.

I have a second issue where if someone with an Italian setting tries to log in and is directed to the home page, it does not show the Italian or the English version. Rather it says, page not found.

if this belongs in a different forum area, please let me know and I can move it.