by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | learning tips, advanced
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...
by Serena | Dec 16, 2023 | Italian grammar, advanced
Qualsiasi (Any) Qualsiasi is one of those words that can often lead to confusion. In this article you will learn how to use it properly when speaking Italian. Qualsiasi is an indefinite adjective, and it is invariable: it means that it is not modifiable,...
by Serena | Dec 15, 2023 | Italian grammar, advanced
If you ended up on this page, you’re probably wondering what the difference is between dovevo and ho dovuto, volevo and ho voluto, or sapevo and ho saputo. And you’re right to wonder: some Italian verbs change their meaning depending on whether you use...
by Serena | Dec 15, 2023 | Italian grammar, advanced
Anch’io vs. anche a me: the difference “Anche” means “too.” “Anch’io” means “me too.” So, what does ‘anche a me’ mean? It means “also me too.” Nonetheless, “anch’io” and...
by Serena | Dec 13, 2023 | Italian grammar, advanced
The condizionale passato (past conditional, also called condizionale composto) is the Italian “would have”: what you would have done, could have done or should have done, but didn’t. It’s the tense of regrets, missed chances and “if...
by Serena | Dec 12, 2023 | parole difficili, advanced, Italian grammar
In my experience as an Italian teacher, riuscire is one of the verbs English speakers struggle with most. The reason is simple: both potere and riuscire are often translated as “can.” But using one or the other changes the message you’re sending, so...
