The best Italian TV shows on Netflix
The best Italian TV shows on Netflix How can watching an Italian show become a proactive learning experience? Getting addicted to an Italian TV show or movie is a fantastic way to not only improve your Italian listening skills and expand your vocabulary like never before, but also to gain real-world exposure to Italian culture, […]
Espressioni con ESSERE & AVERE
EXPRESSIONS WITH “ESSERE” AND “AVERE” In Italian, the verbs essere and avere are certainly amongst the most popular ones. This is why they are vastly used in many common Italian idiomatic expressions like the one’s followings. Bear in mind that a certain amount of recurring expressions use the verb avere (to have) while English would use the […]
How to Use Passato Prossimo in Italian
How to Use Passato Prossimo in Italian What’s The Passato Prossimo? The passato prossimo tense is used in Italian to express action and events that occurred In the past. Time expressions such as ieri, venerdì scorso, l’anno scorso, un anno fa, un’ora fa, etc. are frequently used before or after the verb. The Italian passato […]
What You Need to Know About Reflexive Verbs in Italian
What You Need to Know About Reflexive Verbs in Italian What is a reflexive verb? Reflexive verbs are verbs that have been conjugated with a special pronoun known as a reflexive pronoun. In Italian, reflexive verbs are more common than in English. In fact, many English verbs have an Italian equivalent that is a reflexive […]
La preposizione semplice ”DA”
HOW TO USE “DA” AS A PREPOSITION IN ITALIAN The Italian preposition DA means “from” most of the time, but it can also mean “since/for,” “to,” “at,” and other things. DA is generally used to express the following: Origin (where you come from) Da dove vieni? – Where are you coming from? Vengo dagli Stati Uniti […]
The CILS a1 Exam
The CILS a1 Exam: A Comprehensive Guide to Help You Succeed There are different levels of language certifications for Italian speakers. One can choose between an elementary, intermediate, advanced or a mastery level. The most known certifications for Italian are CILS and CELI. The CILS certifications are issued by the University of Siena that promotes […]
