by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | vocabulary
Gratitude goes hand in hand with good manners, something Italians are very keen on. In fact, Italians thank a lot! It’s quite usual to hear the subsequent interaction where someone says grazie (thank you), and the other one responds grazie a te (thank you to...
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | Italian grammar, intermediate
The most important thing to remember when learning the future in Italian is that it is used less in Italian than in English. In fact, Italian has a tendency (which comes from Latin) to use the present simple to talk about the near future or a certain future (so, using...
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | learning tips, advanced
We all learn a foreign language because we want to use it. No matter what your Italian level is, picking up a remarkable Italian novel and flipping through its pages is a terrific learning practice that will open a door into the world of Italian...
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | Italian grammar, beginners
The Basics of Italian Sentence Structure and Word Order The Italian sentence structure is similar to English, but with a few key differences. The good news isItalian follows the same sentence order as in English, which is: subject verbobject Italian...
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | CILS, exams
CILS B1 Citizenship (Cils B1 Cittadinanza): The exam components and grammar topics The CILS Uno B1 for Citizenship is a test that all those who wish to apply for Italian citizenship through marriage or residence ought to pass. In this post, you will thoroughly...
by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | learning tips
Conversation blends together speaking and listening skills. Tuning up your listening in Italian is as vital as training your pronunciation and speaking. If you are serious about improving your Italian listening skills, my number one piece of advice is to prioritize it...
by Serena | Dec 16, 2023 | Italian grammar, advanced
Qualsiasi (Any) Qualsiasi is one of those words that can often lead to confusion. In this article you will learn how to use it properly when speaking Italian. Qualsiasi is an indefinite adjective, and it is invariable: it means that it is not modifiable,...
by Serena | Dec 16, 2023 | learning tips
The creative adult is the child who survived. How do you apply creativity to your Italian learning routine? Have you ever thought of adding a pinch of creativity to boost your learning process and have fun along the way? If so, this is for...
by Serena | Dec 16, 2023 | vocabulary
Mettersi is an Italian verb that non-native speakers may struggle with. It is, nevertheless, commonly used in everyday Italian, and you may want to learn how to use it. First of all, you might be familiar with mettere, which simply means to put. Well, mettersi,...