“Perciò” vs. “Perché” – Cause vs. Consequence
Perché = Because (Cause) You already know this one! Ho chiamato il taxi, perché ero in ritardo.I called a cab because I was late. Non sono andata in spiaggia, perché faceva freddo.I didn’t go to the beach because it was cold. Perciò = Therefore / For That Reason / So...
“Mi è piaciuto” or “Mi ha piaciuto”? How to Use Piacere in the Passato Prossimo
The Italian Verb Piacere and the Passato Prossimo If you’ve ever hesitated between mi è piaciuto, mi ha piaciuto, or mi sono piaciuti? Piacere is one of the trickiest verbs for Italian learners, especially English speakers, because its structure is reversed compared...
10 Italian Slang Words You Won’t Find in Textbooks
Do you want to sound more natural when speaking Italian? No matter you are new to the beauty of the bella lingua or you have already spent several years studying it, these 10 useful slang expressions, will help you to speak Italian more like a native...
11 Great Italian Short Stories for Beginners (CEFR A1–A2)
How to Get the Most Out of Reading These Short Stories Stories: Six Proven Tips from Serena 1. Read and listen at the same time.Start by following the text while listening to the audio. This is the most powerful way to train your ear, improve pronunciation, and...About
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