by Serena | Dec 19, 2023 | Italian grammar, advanced
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...
by Serena | Dec 19, 2023 | learning tips
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,...
by Serena | Dec 19, 2023 | A2, intermediate Italian
What does “Stare per” Mean in Italian? The phrase “stare per + infinitive” is used in Italian to indicate that an action is about to happen or is imminent. The verb stare means “to stand” or “to be,” and when...
by Serena | Dec 19, 2023 | learning tips, exams
If you are a big fan of the lingua di Dante and you have already achieved a certain level of Italian, you might want to prove your worth or, maybe, set yourself a higher goal to keep your motivation high. In both cases, validating your Italian language...
by Serena | Dec 19, 2023 | CILS, exams
If you’re preparing for your Italian Citizenship exam, you know that one of the writing prompts for the writing portion includes writing a formal or informal email. First and foremost, it’s important to determine the appropriate register for your email because Italian...
