by Serena | Dec 15, 2023 | vocabulary
If you like yoga and you are learning Italian, this list will come in handy when traveling to Italy. Joining a local yoga group or a yoga retreat in Italy is a beautiful experience to practice your Italian in a real-life situation while practicing one of your favorite...
by Serena | Dec 15, 2023 | vocabulary pills
If you don’t know it yet, the Italian Language makes a difference between loving someone and loving something or to do something. Making sure to learn this subtle difference, is the only way to avoid awkward moments with your Italian friends or lovers! Loving...
by Serena | Dec 15, 2023 | vocabulary
Besides being an irregular verb, the verb ‘fare’ is used in Italian in numerous useful expressions. Let’s explore some of them: Fare i compiti: to do the homework Fare le pulizie: to do the chores Fare un biglietto: to buy a ticket Fare una...
by Serena | Dec 15, 2023 | vocabulary
Making a phone in Italian call can be daunting , even as a fluent learner. The lack of in-person contact and visual cues make it way more difficult than one on one conversation. On top of that, phone calls tend to be more impersonal and use a specific language. You...
by Serena | Dec 15, 2023 | CILS, exams
The Exam Structure Here’s a breakdown of the exam structure: Total Exam Duration: 2.05 hours Listening Section Duration: 30 minutes Listening Section Details: Prova n.1: Task: Listen to the recording of six short texts. Question Type: Multiple-choice questions....
by Serena | Dec 15, 2023 | parole difficili, Italian grammar
Migliore vs. Meglio “Migliore” and “meglio” are two words that students frequently mix up. The reason for this is that meglio means “better”, and migliore means both “best” and “better” and this causes a little...
by Serena | Dec 15, 2023 | Italian grammar, beginners
What’s a pronoun? Pronouns are an essential part of speech that allow us to replace something that has already been said and avoid repeating ourselves. Pronouns are widely used in conversation as they help us to be more concise and speak faster. Italian,...
by Serena | Dec 15, 2023 | Italian grammar, advanced
Anch’io vs. anche a me: the difference “Anche” means “too.” “Anch’io” means “me too.” So, what does ‘anche a me’ mean? It means “also me too.” Nonetheless, “anch’io” and...
by Serena | Dec 15, 2023 | Italian grammar, intermediate
What does ‘servire’ mean? First, let’s delve into the meaning and usage of “servire” and explore how it differs from other verbs expressing necessity, such as “dovere” or “avere bisogno di.” Servire means to need...