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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...
Learning Italian with a self-paced online course (Rocket Languages Review)
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...
How to say “how long have you been doing something” in Italian
In Italian, to ask how long someone has been doing something or to say how long you've been doing something, you should follow this pattern: QuestionAnswerDa quanto tempo* + present tensePresent tense + da(How long + present tense)(Present tense + since) *"Da quanto...
Vocabulary to Rent an Apartment in Italy
Renting an apartment in Italy can be challenging, particularly in popular tourist destinations such as Roma, Palermo, and Firenze, where short-term rentals have become popular. Everything is possible with a little patience and a lot of Italian. This post is the...
Essential Phrases to Say if You’re Sick in Italian
What to say when you're sick in Italian? Whether you got Covid (hopefully not) or the seasonal flu (influenza stagionale), these phrases will help you describe your symptoms or ask about someone's health conditions. How to say 'I'm sick' in Italian Sono malato (malato...
Italian Language Schools in Sicily (How to Choose)
4 Italian Language Schools in Sicily DisclaimerI haven't partnered with any of these schools, and I believe that none of them are aware of this article. With this post, I only to help you in choose the type of experience you want (e.g., which city to choose) when...
How to say ‘thank you’ in Italian
Gratitude goes hand in hand with good manners, something Italians are very keen on. In fact, Italians thank a lot! It's quite usual to hear the subsequent interaction where someone says grazie (thank you), and the other one responds grazie a te (thank you to you)....