7 Reasons Why Moving to Sicily Is A Brilliant Idea (2024 updated)
There are several benefits to living in Sicily, whether you are a digital nomad, a remote worker, or looking for a place with a beautiful climate all year to spend your best retirement years. I am a Sicilian native, born and raised on the island, and I have traveled...
The Polite Form in Italian: Formal and Informal You
Italian, like many other languages, has different forms of address that reflect the level of formality in a given situation. The use of “tu” is informal, and it’s typically used between friends, family members, or close acquaintances. On the other...
When Italian Adjectives Come Before a Noun In Italian
One of the most important differences between English and Italian is the position of the adjective. An adjective is a part of a sentence that is describing a person or a thing, like beautiful, small, big, smart, new, old, etc… In English the adjective always...
Italian Verbs with ‘DI’ and ‘A’
Certain verbs in Italian can sometimes be found in conjunction with the prepositions di or a. For example, Iniziare a fare qualcosaTo start doing somethingFinire di fare qualcosaTo finish doing something Because these Italian prepositions do not appear in the English...
Italian Definite Articles (Articoli Determinativi)
Building solid foundations is key in every foreign language you learn. Mastering the nitty-gritty of the basics will be your pathway to fluency, I promise. That’s why today we’ll cover the Italian definite articles (gli articoli determinativi) and especially when...
Italian Gerund: A Simple Guide
In Italian, the gerundio can be used in two ways. It can be used on its own or in combination with the verb stare. The gerundio is formed by combining the stems of infinitive verbs with the endings -ando (for “are” verbs) and -endo (for “ere”...
The Ultimate Guide to Italian Pronominal Verbs (Verbi Pronominali)
What ‘s a pronominal verb in Italian? A pronominal verb is a type of verb in which a pronoun is used as an integral part of the verb. In Italian, a pronominal verb is a combination of a basic verb and one or more pronouns, which together create a new...
Cils A1 Exam: A Comprehensive Guide to Help You Succeed
There are different levels of language certifications for Italian speakers. One can choose between an beginner (A1), advanced beginner (A2), lower-intermediate (B1), intermediate (B2), advanced (C1) or a mastery level (C2). The most known certifications for Italian...About
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