Learning The Days of the Week in Italian
Days of the week in Italian The Italian calendar is based on the ancient Roman system and is composed of seven days. lunedì (Monday) martedì (Tuesday) mercoledì (Thursday) giovedì (Friday) sabato (Saturday) domenica (Sunday). As you can see, the days from Lunedì to Venerdì end with a stressed vowel “ì”. It means The last vowel […]
Indirect Object Pronouns in Italian
The Indirect Object Pronoun In Italian Pronouns is one of the most challenging topics in Italian grammar. Having a solid knowledge of the Italian pronouns will help you speak better Italian and improve your Italian listening skills. You should know that Italians use pronouns all the time to avoid repeating things and be concise, […]
5 Italian Sayings on love
5 Italian proverbs about love 1. L’amore non è bello, se non è litigarello There is no equivalent in English, although searching the I came across a quote by Shakespeare that sums up the meaning of the Italian provarb above. ‘The course of true love never did run smooth‘. When do Italians say “l’amore non e’ […]
Andare and Venire: The Difference
The difference between VENIRE and ANDARE For most English speakers, the verbs go and come are interchangeable or synonyms. Instead, in Italian, the verbs venire and andare are not interchangeable and have distinct meanings. What does venire mean? Venire means to come and it’s an irregular verb of the 3rd group. This is the conjugation […]
10 Italian Short Stories for Beginners
10 BRILLIANT SHORT STORIES IN ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS 1. Amore e Cappuccino – beginners A0/A1 If you have learned Italian for a month or two, Amore and Cappuccino is the first short story you should read. This is an Italian short storybook for A0-A1 level. If you are an advanced beginner, you will find this […]
The 21 Most Popular Italian Sayings About Life and Their Meanings
The 21 Most Popular Italian Sayings About Life and Their Meanings Learning sayings in Italian may not only help you with your learning but also give you an insight into the culture of Italy. There are many Italian sayings that are used in everyday life; Most Italian proverbs have clear cultural or regional boundaries, making […]
