La preposizione semplice ”DA”
HOW TO USE “DA” AS A PREPOSITION IN ITALIAN The Italian preposition DA means “from” most of the time, but it can also mean “since/for,” “to,” “at,” and other things. DA is generally used to express the following: Origin (where you come from) Da dove vieni? – Where are you coming from? Vengo dagli Stati Uniti […]
The CILS a1 Exam
The CILS a1 Exam: A Comprehensive Guide to Help You Succeed There are different levels of language certifications for Italian speakers. One can choose between an elementary, intermediate, advanced or a mastery level. The most known certifications for Italian are CILS and CELI. The CILS certifications are issued by the University of Siena that promotes […]
The “ISC” conjugation (present conjugation)
The “ISC” Conjugation of Italian Verbs Today I am writing again for the series absolute beginners Italian to discuss the verbs with which you use the “-isc” form to conjugate the present tense. What’s a present tense? It’s the most common verb and we use it to talk about what happens in the present when we […]
How to improve your Italian listening skills as a beginner
How To Improve Your Listening Skills as a Beginner in Italian: a Review on Italian Pod101’s Language Learning Podcast Many students fall into the trap of focusing all of their attention on grammar or conversation when learning a foreign language. They believe they will develop a natural ear for listening. I firmly believe, instead, that […]
How to write a formal (or informal) email in Italian
HOW TO WRITE EMAIL OR LETTER IN ITALIAN You may have been faced with the situation that you need to write a letter or an email in Italian to your Italian professor, your tour guide in Italy or an Italian Language School, and you don’t know where to start. So you switch to English, the […]
How to use (definite) articles in Italian
HOW TO USE THE (DEFINITE) ARTICLES IN ITALIAN Building solid foundations is key in every foreign language you learn. Mastering the nitty-gritty of the basics will be your pathway to fluency, promise. That’s why today, we’ll cover the Italian definites (articoli determinativi) and especially, when using them and when not, and key difference with the […]
