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How to Use the Expression ‘Mi tocca’
Toccare - to touch Have you ever heard or read the Italian sentence 'mi tocca' and felt confused about it? That's normal! The verb 'toccare' is used with different meanings in Italian. 'Toccare' generally means 'to touch' in English with the meaning of coming...
9 Very Common Filler Words in Italian
Once I heard an American saying that we Italian can speak by making long sentences without saying a word. It was a joke, with a touch of irony. Italians do use a lot of filler words when they speak informally. What is a filler word? A filler...
What’s the CILS Uno B1? (Italian Language Certification)
What is the CILS Uno B1? The CILS Uno B1 is an official Language Certificate issued by the University for foreigners of Siena, Italy, to prove the Italian government, an Italian university institution or an employer in Italy a B1 (intermediate) level of competence in...
9 Smart Ways to Learn Italian Vocabulary Efficiently and Fast
Learning a foreign language has never been easier than it is today. We are not at a loss for Italian language content or inputs to spend our evenings on. But how much of this input will you retain in the long term? How many new Italian words and expressions will you...
Cils Exam Centres
Accredited Cils Exam Centers This is a list of authorized exam centers in the United States, the United Kingdom and other English speaking countries. You should contact one of these accredited institutions directly if you want to take your CILS test there....
How to Say ‘How’ in Italian
1. Come The most frequent translation of 'how' in Italian, is come. 'Come' is used as an interrogative word in many common Italian questions, such as: Come stai?how are you?Come ti chiami?what is your name?Come ti senti?how do you feel?Come va?how are you?Come si...
Teacher’s Guide: Don’t Know Which Italian Textbook to Choose? Discover My Top Pick for Successful Language Learning (Beginner Friendly)
Elevate your Italian learning with these Italian textbooks for beginners. Whether in a classroom setting or on your own, I recommend using a combination of three books to structure your Italian learning experience: A short story book: Choose one that is tailored to...
How to Read a Book in Italian
Did you know that reading in one's first language accounts for 70% of a literate person's vocabulary? As a consequence, applying the same basic concept to your Italian study plan will undoubtedly accelerate your language learning process. Reading in Italian is not...
Beato me! Beati loro! But.. what does it mean?
How to use the word "beato" in Italian The word 'Beato' is an adjective indicating a person who feels very happy about themselves or the good fortune of someone else. It can be translated into English as 'lucky' or, even more accurately, 'very lucky'. Beato lui...
Giorno and Giornata: the Difference Explained
What's the difference between giorno and giornata? Today I thought about writing about of the most frequent questions I got from students of Italian. Is there any difference between 'giorno' and 'giornata'?" Yes, there is. And it is not a small...