Andare and Venire: The Difference
Venire or Andare? In Italian, the verb venire, which means to come, is much more common than in English. As a result, most English speakers use the verb vado or, more generally, the verb andare as a default. This will sound a...
11 Italian Podcasts for Italian Learners
Italian Podcasts for Beginners (A1-A2) 1. Italian Podcast 101 This is a multi-level podcast developed by innovative languages. Italian Podcast101 is particularly suitable for beginners (including complete beginners) and lower-intermediate students. Why? Because each...
The Verb Piacere in Italian: A Simple Guide
How to Conjugate ‘Piacere’ As you might already know, piacere (and a few other verbs that I will list at the end of this post) doesn’t follow a regular conjugation pattern, and it’s used differently from its equivalent in English...
Nessuno and Niente (How to say Any, Anyone and Anything in Italian)
Nessuno/Nessuna/Nessun = (not…any) Nessuno can be used both as an indefinite adjective and as a pronoun . As an adjective, nessuno comes before a noun and is the translation of “any” in negative sentences in English. For example: Non ho nessun dubbio...
Italian Citizenship Test. All you need to know.
Due to the amendments to the Italian law in December 2018, it is now compulsory to obtain an Italian B1 language certification for all applicants for Italian citizenship through marriage or residence. Anyone applying for dual citizenship under these terms must prove...
Cils A2 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/elementary (A2), lower-intermediate (B1), intermediate (B2), advanced (C1) or a mastery level (C2). The most known certifications for...
Italian Phrases and Words to Use At Restaurant
On this page, you will find a list of sentences that will make your life easier when you’re at a restaurant in Italy. Before going through the list, you might also want to know that it is customary to be seated or make a reservation, especially on weekends....
11 Best Italian Magazines for Language Learners: Boost Your Fluency
Looking to take your Italian language skills to the next level in 2025?Reading Italian magazines is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary, comprehension, and cultural knowledge while enjoying content that native speakers actually consume.Reading is...About
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