by Serena | Dec 9, 2024 | vocabulary, vocabulary pills
Vorrei vs. Mi Piacerebbe: What’s the Difference? In Italian, there are two common ways to say “I would like”: “vorrei” and “mi piacerebbe.” While both can be translated as “I would like” in English, they are used in slightly...
by Serena | Nov 26, 2024 | Italian grammar, vocabulary pills
How To Say “Let’s” in Italian Oftentimes, I get asked in my private Italian classes how to say “let’s” in Italian. The thing is, let’s doesn’t have a direct Italian equivalent. Let’s see why. In Italian, let’s is expressed by using...
by Serena | Nov 23, 2024 | Italian grammar, vocabulary
The use of ci can be tricky because in Italian, we use this one small word in various ways, each with different English equivalents. So, the particle “ci” doesn’t have a single fixed meaning; its meaning changes depending on the context. As with many...
by Serena | Nov 19, 2024 | Italian grammar
Verbs are the core of every language because they express the meaning and the action. And when you’re learning Italian, mastering the most common Italian verbs is one of the fastest ways to start speaking with confidence. Italian has thousands of verbs, but...
by Serena | Nov 8, 2024 | learning tips
Are you dreaming of speaking Italian? One of the first questions I’ve always gotten asked as an Italian language teacher: how long will it take? While there’s no universal answer, the time needed depends on factors like your native language, study habits, and exposure...