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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)....
Italian Future Tense: A Simple Guide
The future tense: Italian vs. English The most important thing to remember when learning the future in Italian is that it is used less in Italian than in English. In fact, Italian has a tendency (which comes from Latin) to use the present simple to talk about the near...
6 Great Italian Writers to Explore the Italian Modern Literature
We all learn a foreign language because we want to use it. No matter what your Italian level is, picking up a remarkable Italian novel and flipping through its pages is a terrific learning practice that will open a door into the world of Italian...
Italian Sentence Structure
The Basics of Italian Sentence Structure and Word Order The Italian sentence structure is similar to English, but with a few key differences. The good news isItalian follows the same sentence order as in English, which is: subject verbobject Italian...
CILS B1 for Citizenship Exam: The Structure and How to Succeed
What's the CILS B1 for Citizenship Exam? The CILS B1 Citizenship exam (also called CILS B1 Cittadinanza) is a special version of the standard CILS B1 exam specifically designed for those applying for Italian citizenship. This exam was introduced following the December...
Best Free Tools to Improve Your Italian Listening
Why Tuning up Italian Italian Listening Skills should be your top priority. Conversation blends together speaking and listening skills. Tuning up your listening in Italian is as vital as training your pronunciation and speaking. If you are serious about improving your...