by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | Italian grammar, intermediate
The future tense: Italian vs. English The most important thing to remember when learning the future in Italian is that it is used less in Italian than in English. In fact, Italian has a tendency (which comes from Latin) to use the present simple to talk about the near...
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | learning tips, advanced
We all learn a foreign language because we want to use it. No matter what your Italian level is, picking up a remarkable Italian novel and flipping through its pages is a terrific learning practice that will open a door into the world of Italian...
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | Italian grammar, beginners
Subject–Verb–Object in Italian Sentence Structure Italian follows the same sentence order as English: ? Subject – Verb – Object (SVO) We call this pattern SVO, for simplicity. The subject is the doer of the action. The verb is the action...
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | CILS, exams
What’s the CILS B1 for Citizenship (Cils B1 Cittadinanza) Exam? The CILS B1 Citizenship exam (also called CILS B1 Cittadinanza) is a special version of the standard CILS B1 exam specifically designed for those applying for Italian citizenship. This exam was...
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | learning tips
Why Tuning up Italian Italian Listening Skills should be your top priority. Conversation blends together speaking and listening skills. Tuning up your listening in Italian is as vital as training your pronunciation and speaking. If you are serious about improving your...