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Best Italian Modern Movies to Improve your Italian

Best Italian Modern Movies to Improve your Italian

Watch Italian TV shows on Netflix from outside Italy using a VPN service. A VPN is a cost-effective and easy solution that allows you to access Netflix's Italian library from anywhere in the world. All you need to do is subscribe to a VPN service and log in to your...

Imperfetto vs. Passato Prossimo: A Simple Guide.

Imperfetto vs. Passato Prossimo: A Simple Guide.

Both the imperfetto and passato prossimo are used to describe past events. However, they are used in different situations. The passato prossimo is used when the action is completed, happened once, and has a definite starting and ending point. The imperfetto,...

How to Learn Italian Fast in 3 Simple Steps

How to Learn Italian Fast in 3 Simple Steps

STEP 1: Set a Learning Itinerary  What's your Italian level? If you have been studying Italian for a few months or even years and you don't know where you are at, that's a problem. In order to make progress and learn Italian fast, you'll need to know what learning...

Andare and Venire: The Difference

Andare and Venire: The Difference

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...

11 Italian Podcasts for Italian Learners

11 Italian Podcasts for Italian Learners

Italian Podcasts for Beginners (A1-A2) 1. Italian Podcast 101 This is a multi-level podcast developed by innovative languages. Italian Podcast101 is particularly suitable for beginners (including complete beginners) and lower-intermediate students. Why? Because each...

The Verb ‘Piacere’ in Italian: A Simple Guide

The Verb ‘Piacere’ in Italian: A Simple Guide

Mi piace or non piace are verbs Italians use all the time.  Ti piacciono quelle scarpe? - Do you like those shoes?  Non ci è piaciuto quel film - We didn't like that movie Ti piace la cucina italiana? - Do you like...

Italian Citizenship Test. All you need to know.

Italian Citizenship Test. All you need to know.

Due to the amendments to the Italian law in December 2018, it is now compulsory to obtain an Italian B1 language certification for all applicants for Italian citizenship through marriage or residence. Anyone applying for dual citizenship under these terms must prove...

Cils A2 Exam: A Comprehensive Guide to Help You Succeed

Cils A2 Exam: A Comprehensive Guide to Help You Succeed

There are different levels of language certifications for Italian speakers. One can choose between an beginner (A1), advanced beginner/elementary (A2), lower-intermediate (B1), intermediate (B2), advanced (C1) or a mastery level (C2). The most known certifications for...

Italian Phrases and Words to Use At Restaurant

Italian Phrases and Words to Use At Restaurant

On this page, you will find a list of sentences that will make your life easier when you're at a restaurant in Italy. Before going through the list, you might also want to know that it is customary to be seated or make a reservation, especially on weekends. Types of...