Sento, Mi sento, Me la sento: How to Use Them
If you’ve ever been confused by the different ways Italians use sento, mi sento, or the mysterious me la sento, you’re not alone! These expressions pop up constantly in everyday Italian, but they don’t always translate word-for-word into English. Let’s...
Smettere vs. Fermare: What’s The Difference?
Smettere and Fermare: The Difference Misusing or swapping the verbs smettere and fermare is one of the most frequent errors Italian learners make, and I understand why. The confusion is driven by the fact that both verbs, in English, have only...
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,...
Teacher’s Guide: Italian Verbs with Double Auxiliaries
Italian Verbs with Double Auxiliaries (Essere & Avere) In Italian, most verbs take only one auxiliary in compound tenses: avere for transitive verbs (ho mangiato, abbiamo letto, etc.) essere for intransitive verbs, verbs of movement, state, or...About
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