Ci vuole vs Ci metto: the difference between VOLERCI and METTERCI
Ci vuole vs. Ci metto: The Difference between VOLERCI and METTERCI When we want to say how long something will take, we often use the Italian expressions ci vuole or ci metto. However, the fact that they can’t be used interchangeably often leads my students to confusion. So, what exactly is the difference between ci vuole […]
Don’t learn harder, learn SMARTER
Don’t learn harder, learn SMARTER There are two types of people: bad finishers and good finishers. Most of us are good starters when it comes to learning a foreign language and terrible finishers. WHY? It is not a lack of talent. It is not a lack of time. It is not a lack of strategy. […]
Learning Italian with a self-paced online course
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 speak Italian, while others have given up due to a lack of structure and consistency. After ten years of private […]
How to use BENE, BRAVO, BELLO and BUONO!
How to use BENE, BRAVO, BELLO and BUONO In a Nutshell… Bene is an adverb and is used only with verbs – Paolo parla inglese bene (Paolo speaks English well) Bravo is used just with people – Paolo è bravo! (Paolo is skilled and talented) Buono refers to the interior qualities of things or people – Paolo è buono (Paolo is good at heart) Bello refers to […]
What verbs use the subjunctive in Italian?
The Italian Present Subjunctive: when and how to use it 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. What is the subjunctive in Italian? The subjunctive is an Italian […]
CILS B1 Cittadinanza – Listening Portion
CILS B1 Cittadinanza (Citizenship): Listening Part The exam lasts a total of 2.05 hours. To complete the listening portion, you’ll be given 30 minutes (which is going to be the first one of five different tasks) Listening is broken down into two parts: prova n.1 and prova n.2. In prova n.1, you’ll have to listen to […]