The Complete Guide to Conjugating Verbs in Italian
The Complete Guide to Conjugating Verbs in Italian If you’ve ever taken a formal Italian class, I’m sure your teachers required you to spend a significant amount on verb conjugation drills. parlo, parli, parla ho parlato, hai parlato, ha parlato parlerò, parlerai, parlerà etc. I understand that this is not a simple or easy task, […]
When to Use “Essere” in the Passato Prossimo
Which are the “Essere Verbs” with the Passato Prossimo in Italian? Italian has many compound tenses (verbs which are made up of two entities: auxiliaries + past participles). One of the most common compound tenses is the passato prossimo (the Italian equivalent of the past simple). The auxiliaries used in compound tenses are either the […]
Mastering The Italian Present Subjunctive : A Step-by-Step Guide
Mastering The Italian Present Subjunctive : A Step-by-Step Guide When learning Italian, you’ll surely come across a few challenging topics. Among these, one of the most notorious is the Italian subjunctive mode. Rest assured. Although it might seem difficult to grasp, it’s easier than you think. When to Use the Subjunctive in Italian? The subjunctive (il […]
9 Italian Books for Beginners
Elevate Your Italian Learning with These 9 Books for Beginners Whether in a classroom setting or on your own, I recommend using a combination of three books to structure your Italian learning experience: A short novel: Choose one that is tailored to your language proficiency level. It will help you piece together all the bits […]
The Best Way to Learn Italian for English Speakers
The Best Way to Learn Italian for English Speakers 1. For Starters, Flirt With Italian! Familiarize yourself with the language: It is absolutely possible to master a foreign language as an adult (and advisable), but it takes time and patience. Knowing that it will be a long-term commitment, make sure you gain a sense of […]
22 Italian Short Stories and Novels for Beginners and Intermediate Levels
22 Engaging Italian Short Stories and Novels for Beginners and Intermediate Levels First and foremost, what are short stories? They are graded readers, or in other words, short novels written in easy Italian that all levels of students learning Italian can read, and for most stories, listen to. This helps them learn and retain new words, […]