Giocare vs. Suonare (the difference with English)
The English for the verbs ‘giocare’ and ‘suonare’, is ‘to play’. The French for both, is jouer. Nevertheless, giocare and suonare in Italian come with different meanings. What’s the difference? Giocare suggests the idea of...
Giorno and Giornata: What’s the Difference?
Giorno vs. Giornata Today I want to explore one of the most common questions I’ve received from students learning Italian: Is there a difference between giorno and giornata? Yes — and it’s not a small one! Let’s take a closer look at how each word is...
Godersi vs Piacere: How to Say “Enjoy” in Italian
Many Italian learners know the verb piacere, but when it comes to saying “I enjoy something,” they often reach for the wrong one. Both piacere and godersi express enjoyment, but in very different ways. Let’s explore how and when to use each one, so you can sound more...
Guida: come ascoltare Podcast in italiano + una lista di Podcast consigliati
9 Podcast in Italiano Autentico per studenti avanzati Troppo poco tempo e molto da imparare! Parlare la lingua che si studia ci diverte e ci gratifica di più, il fatto di costruire frasi e argomentare in una lingua diversa, ci fa sentire un po’ come degli...About
Ciao! I'm Serena, and I'm the creator of Smart Italian Learning. I am the head teacher of a small language school. We offer online, in-person and video courses for Italian learners, with a focus on adult English native speakers. Our courses are based on our passion for teaching and our experience as long-term adult language learners. You can meet us online, or in person in Rome.