Italian Adjectives & Expressions to talk about someone’s Personality
Describing someone’s personality in one’s native language is difficult enough, let alone in a language we don’t know well. Adjectives are commonly used to describe someone’s personality. I’ve created a list of some of the most basic...
Italian Clothing Verbs: Mettersi, Vestirsi, Vestire or Indossare?
In this article, I’ll explain the differences between five common Italian verbs related to clothing: mettersi, vestirsi, vestire, indossare, and portare. These verbs are not interchangeable! Many students confuse these verbs because they all relate to wearing...
Italian Phrases and Words to Use At Restaurant
On this page, you will find a list of sentences that will make your life easier when you’re at a restaurant in Italy. Before going through the list, you might also want to know that it is customary to be seated or make a reservation, especially on weekends....
Italian Pronominal Verbs: Farcela (Non ce la faccio/Ce l’ho fatta) + Exercise
What does “farcela” mean? Are you learning Italian and confused by the verb “farcela”? Don’t worry – this common expression is simpler than it looks! “Farcela” essentially means “to manage,” “to...
Italian Tricky Words: “Anzi”
What Does Anzi Mean in Italian? Anzi is one of those tricky Italian words that doesn’t have a direct one-to-one translation in English. That’s why it often confuses non-native speakers. And yet, Italians use anzi all the time, especially in spoken language. It’s a...About
Ciao! I'm Serena, and I'm the creator of Smart Italian Learning. I am the head teacher of a small language school. We offer online, in-person and video courses for Italian learners, with a focus on adult English native speakers. Our courses are based on our passion for teaching and our experience as long-term adult language learners. You can meet us online, or in person in Rome.