Common Irregular Verbs
13 Most Irregular Common Italian Verbs What is an irregular verb? One of the most common difficulties for learners is learning and remembering irregular Italian verbs. The irregular verbs are those that do not follow the standard conjugation rules, such as the verbs ending in -are, -ere, or -ire (see my blog post here). There […]
The CILS A2 Exam (elementary level)
The 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 are the Cils (issued by University for […]
The CILS A1 Exam (beginner level)
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 beginner (A1), advanced beginner (A2), lower-intermediate (B1), intermediate (B2), advanced (C1) or a mastery level (C2). The most known certifications for Italian are the Cils (issued by University for Foreigners of Siena), […]
Italian Short Stories for Intermediate Learners
8 Easy Readers in Italian for Intermediate Learners (A2-B1) If reading in Italian has become too much for you, you may not have been using the right content and should think about changing it. There are countless ways to learn new vocabulary and grammar at an intermediate level of Italian, but the most important thing you […]
How To Use Italian Adjectives
How to use and decline Italian adjectives What are adjectives? Adjectives are those words that we use to describe and give additional information about something, like a person, a place, a situation, etc. Nice, beautiful, small or interesting are common adjectives in English. Bello, piccolo, interessante are common adjectives in Italian. Italian vs. English Is […]
How To Speak And Understand Italian Better With Short Stories
How To Speak And Understand Italian Better With Short Stories Why Using 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 context. Stories will provide you with a visual to relate to new words or idioms, making it easier to retain new information. They are short: it means they are easy to use and […]