How to use the Italian prepositions IN and A
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “IN” AND “A” IN ITALIAN One of the most common mistakes in Italian (for foreign learners) concerns the use of the preposition a and in. And it is totally normal. In fact, in some cases, specific rules are telling you how to use the preposition in and when using the preposition a. However, the truth is that in most […]
What’s the Best Way to Learn Italian?
What’s the Best Way to Learn Italian? 8 Practical Tips That Will Help You Learn Italian Quickly 1. Flirt with Italian Familiarize yourself with the language: it is possible to learn a foreign language as an adult, but it takes time and patience. Make sure you get a sense of the language and, more importantly, […]
The best Italian TV shows on Netflix
The best Italian TV shows on Netflix How can watching an Italian show become a proactive learning experience? Getting addicted to an Italian TV show or movie is a fantastic way to not only improve your Italian listening skills and expand your vocabulary like never before, but also to gain real-world exposure to Italian culture, […]
Espressioni con ESSERE & AVERE
EXPRESSIONS WITH “ESSERE” AND “AVERE” In Italian, the verbs essere and avere are certainly amongst the most popular ones. This is why they are vastly used in many common Italian idiomatic expressions like the one’s followings. Bear in mind that a certain amount of recurring expressions use the verb avere (to have) while English would use the […]
How to Use Passato Prossimo in Italian
How to Use Passato Prossimo in Italian What’s The Passato Prossimo? The passato prossimo tense is used in Italian to express action and events that occurred In the past. Time expressions such as ieri, venerdì scorso, l’anno scorso, un anno fa, un’ora fa, etc. are frequently used before or after the verb. The Italian passato […]
What You Need to Know About Reflexive Verbs in Italian
What You Need to Know About Reflexive Verbs in Italian What is a reflexive verb? Reflexive verbs are verbs that have been conjugated with a special pronoun known as a reflexive pronoun. In Italian, reflexive verbs are more common than in English. In fact, many English verbs have an Italian equivalent that is a reflexive […]
