Ep.1 — Perché il caffè è così importante in Italia? – Piazzetta Italiana Podcast in Slow Italian
Intermediate | Level A2/B1 | ~7 minuti 🎧 Prefer another app? Click here to listen everywhere. 🎙 This episode was inspired by Piazzetta Italiana N.6 — my magazine in accessible Italian for Intermediate Italian Learners. Want to read more and...
Direct Object Pronouns in Italian (Pronomi Diretti)
What’s a Pronoun? Pronouns are little words that help us avoid repeating the same nouns over and over. They make our speech quicker, smoother, and more natural—especially in conversation. Just like in English, Italian uses pronouns a lot. For example: I know...
Best Italian Learning Resources for Intermediate Learners (A2–B2) — 2026 Guide
In this guide, I’ve gathered the most effective and accessible Italian learning resources I recommend to my private students in my online Italian classes at Italian Pills: tools designed to consolidate grammar, expand vocabulary, and boost confidence in...
How to Conjugate Italian Reflexive Verbs
What Are Reflexive Verbs in Italian? Reflexive verbs (verbi riflessivi) are verbs that require a reflexive pronoun in their conjugation and their default form (the infinitive). For example: Divertirsi (to enjoy oneself): Ci divertiamo alla festa (We...About
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