How to Read a Book in Italian
Did you know that reading in one’s first language accounts for 70% of a literate person’s vocabulary? As a consequence, applying the same basic concept to your Italian study plan will undoubtedly accelerate your language learning process. Reading in...
Beato me! Beati loro! But.. what does it mean?
How to use the word “beato” in Italian The word ‘Beato’ is an adjective indicating a person who feels very happy about themselves or the good fortune of someone else. It can be translated into English as ‘lucky’ or, even more...
Giorno and Giornata: the Difference Explained
What’s the difference between giorno and giornata? Today I thought about writing about of the most frequent questions I got from students of Italian. Is there any difference between ‘giorno’ and...
How To Speak and Understand Better Italian With Italian Short Stories
Why Using Italian Short Stories To Speak Italian Better Our brain doesn’t learn words in isolation. We need to attach a memory or a feeling to a new word or fit in a...
Mastering Italian: Fa Bene/Fa male
This article will explain the meaning and use of two common Italian expressions using the verb fare. Fare bene vs. fare male These two often appear in colloquial Italian with different meanings. The most common ones are to show approval or...
Trovare and trovarsi. The difference.
Trovare and trovarsi: what’s the difference? Whether you have just started your Italian learning journey or you are already a fluent Italian speaker. The moment you land in Italy, you will surely hear the Italian verb “trovare” in an array of...
Learning Italian with a self-paced online course (Rocket Languages Review)
Learning Italian with a self-paced online course For almost ten years, I’ve been teaching Italian to native English speakers as a professional language teacher and learning content designer. Many students have succeeded in developing their ability to...
How to say “how long have you been doing something” in Italian
In Italian, to ask how long someone has been doing something or to say how long you’ve been doing something, you should follow this pattern: QuestionAnswerDa quanto tempo* + present tensePresent tense + da(How long + present tense)(Present tense + since)...About
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