9 Smart Ways to Learn Italian Vocabulary Efficiently and Fast
Learning a foreign language has never been easier than it is today. We are not at a loss for Italian language content or inputs to spend our evenings on. But how much of this input will you retain in the long term? How many new Italian words and expressions will you...
Beato me! Beati loro! But.. what does it mean?
How to use the word “beato” in Italian The word ‘Beato’ is an adjective indicating a person who feels very happy about themselves or the good fortune of someone else. It can be translated into English as ‘lucky’ or, even more...
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...
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...
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...About
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