by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | Italian grammar, beginners
In Italian, asking how long someone has been doing something works very differently from English. English uses: How long have you been…? I’ve been doing… Italian does not use have been in these cases or the past tense. Instead, Italian uses the present...
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | vocabulary
Renting an apartment in Italy can be challenging, particularly in popular tourist destinations such as Roma, Palermo, and Firenze, where short-term rentals have become popular. Everything is possible with a little patience and a lot of Italian. This post is the...
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | vocabulary
What to say when you’re sick in Italian? Whether you got Covid (hopefully not) or the seasonal flu (influenza stagionale), these phrases will help you describe your symptoms or ask about someone’s health conditions. How to say ‘I’m sick’...
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | learning tips
4 Italian Language Schools in Sicily DisclaimerI haven’t partnered with any of these schools, and I believe that none of them are aware of this article. With this post, I only to help you in choose the type of experience you want (e.g., which city to choose)... by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | vocabulary
Gratitude goes hand in hand with good manners, something Italians are very keen on. In fact, Italians thank a lot! It’s quite usual to hear the subsequent interaction where someone says grazie (thank you), and the other one responds grazie a te (thank you to...