by Serena | Nov 18, 2025 | Italian grammar
Mi dispiace vs Scusa (or Scusi) Mi dispiace and scusa are two Italian expressions that often confuse native English speakers.They can both translate as “I’m sorry” in some contexts, but they are not the same and not interchangeable.They express very different meanings...
by Serena | Nov 12, 2025 | learning tips
(and fall in love with learning Italian through stories and culture) Stop Learning Italian Words in Isolation When you learn Italian, it’s easy to fall into the trap of chasing vocabulary lists, flashcards, or social media phrases:50 words for food, 10 phrases for...
by Serena | Nov 4, 2025 | Italian grammar
Italian Modal Verbs: Devo, Posso, Voglio Modal verbs are some of the most common and most useful verbs in Italian.They’re called verbi modali (modal verbs) because they modify the meaning of another verb. The Three Main Modal Verbs in Italian In English, they...
by Serena | Oct 24, 2025 | Italian grammar
English has handy little words like someone, somewhere, something, and somehow. Italian has equivalents, but they change in negative sentences.Here’s how to use them correctly. 1. Someone / Anyone → Qualcuno / Nessuno Qualcuno = someone (singular, unknown person) C’è...
by Serena | Oct 13, 2025 | Italian grammar
Many Italian learners know the verb piacere, but when it comes to saying “I enjoy something,” they often reach for the wrong one. Both piacere and godersi express enjoyment, but in very different ways. Let’s explore how and when to use each one, so you can sound more...