Italian Indirect Object Pronouns (Pronomi Indiretti)
What is an indirect pronoun in Italian? An indirect pronoun is a specific type of pronoun that replaces the indirect object in a sentence – typically representing the person who indirectly receives the action of the verb (often preceded by “to” or...
7 Great Italian Textbooks to Expand your Vocabulary
Having a good vocabulary in Italian is a strong indicator of your ability to comprehend new material or listen to Italian conversations. That’s why, based on my over 10 years of experience as an instructor of Italian as a foreign language, I have compiled the...
The Most Common Italian Conjunctions and Connectors
If you want your Italian to sound fluent and natural, learning to connect your ideas is key. Italians use small but powerful words to build long, flowing sentences — these are called conjunctions (congiunzioni) and connectors(connettivi). Conjunctions vs Connectors...
Teacher’s Guide: Find the Best Italian Language App
The use of apps for learning Italian is on the rise. It isn’t easy to pick just one Italian language app. Each App takes a different approach to learning and may be better suited to one type of student over another. Learning a language, especially as an adult,...About
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