Apostrophe in Italian: How To Use It
The apostrophe is a unique feature of the Italian language. When used properly, it will help you write Italian like a native. This comprehensive guide explains when to use the Italian apostrophe (l’apostrofo) and when not to. Definite articles (gli articoli...
Best Italian Learning Resources for Intermediate Learners (A2–B2) — 2026 Guide
In this guide, I’ve gathered the most effective and accessible Italian learning resources I recommend to my private students in my online Italian classes at Italian Pills: tools designed to consolidate grammar, expand vocabulary, and boost confidence in...
Don’t learn harder, learn SMARTER
There are two types of people: bad finishers and good finishers. Most of us are good starters when it comes to learning a foreign language and terrible finishers. WHY? It is not a lack of talent. It is not a lack of time. It is not a lack of strategy. Most often is a...
Futuro nel Passato: Future in the Past (Advanced Italian)
The futuro nel passato is used when you want to talk about something that was in the future… from a past point of view. Sounds confusing? Let’s break it down. The Basic Idea In the present, you say: Domani andrò al mare.(Tomorrow I’ll go to the beach.)...
How to Use Pensarci (Ci Penso) in Italian
What Does Pensarci Mean? If you’re learning Italian, you’ve probably come across the little word pensarci. At first glance, it seems simple—it looks like pensare (“to think”) plus ci (“about it” or “there”). But in real Italian, pensarci has several meanings, and...About
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