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9 Smart Ways to Learn Italian Vocabulary Efficiently and Fast
Learning a foreign language has never been easier than it is today. We are not at a loss for Italian language content or inputs to spend our evenings on. But how much of this input will you retain in the long term? How many new Italian words and expressions will you...
Cils Exam Centres
Accredited Cils Exam Centers This is a list of authorized exam centers in the United States, the United Kingdom and other English speaking countries. You should contact one of these accredited institutions directly if you want to take your CILS test there....
How to Say ‘How’ in Italian
1. Come The most frequent translation of 'how' in Italian, is come. 'Come' is used as an interrogative word in many common Italian questions, such as: Come stai?how are you?Come ti chiami?what is your name?Come ti senti?how do you feel?Come va?how are you?Come si...
Teacher’s Guide: 10 Italian Books for Beginners
Feeling overwhelmed with your Italian studies? Books can provide the structure you need without breaking the bank! However, don't expect a book to work magic on its own. To make real progress, it's best to work with a tutor or attend a language school. In my school,...
How to Read a Book in Italian
Did you know that reading in one's first language accounts for 70% of a literate person's vocabulary? As a consequence, applying the same basic concept to your Italian study plan will undoubtedly accelerate your language learning process. Reading in Italian is not...
Beato me! Beati loro! But.. what does it mean?
How to use the word "beato" in Italian The word 'Beato' is an adjective indicating a person who feels very happy about themselves or the good fortune of someone else. It can be translated into English as 'lucky' or, even more accurately, 'very lucky'. Beato lui...
Giorno and Giornata: the Difference Explained
What's the difference between giorno and giornata? Today I thought about writing about of the most frequent questions I got from students of Italian. Is there any difference between 'giorno' and 'giornata'?" Yes, there is. And it is not a small...
How To Speak and Understand Better Italian With Italian Short Stories
Why Using Italian Short Stories To Speak Italian Better Our brain doesn't learn words in isolation. We need to attach a memory or a feeling to a new word or fit in a...
Mastering Italian: Fa Bene/Fa male
This article will explain the meaning and use of two common Italian expressions using the verb fare. Fare bene vs. fare male These two often appear in colloquial Italian with different meanings. The most common ones are to show approval or...
Trovare and trovarsi. The difference.
Trovare and trovarsi: what's the difference? Whether you have just started your Italian learning journey or you are already a fluent Italian speaker. The moment you land in Italy, you will surely hear the Italian verb "trovare" in an array of different meanings and...