How to make a phone call in Italian
How to make a phone call in Italian Making a phone in Italian call can be daunting , even as a fluent learner. The lack of in-person contact and visual cues make it way more difficult than one on one conversation. On top of that, phone calls tend to be more impersonal and use a […]
Top Italian short stories for Beginners
7 GREAT ITALIAN SHORT STORIES FOR BEGINNERS 1. Amore a Cappuccino – beginners A0/A1 If you have learned Italian for a month or two, Amore and Cappuccino is the first short story you should read. This is an Italian short storybook for A0-A1 level. If you are an advanced beginner, you will find this book […]
Best Italian short stories for Italian intermediate learners
BEST ITALIAN SHORT STORIES FOR INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS There are countless ways to learn new vocabulary and grammar at an intermediate level of Italian, but the most important thing you need to keep in mind is this fundamental principle: reading the right content and at your level. Don’t worry. You won’t need to have an outstanding […]
Fermare and smettere: what’s the difference?
The difference between FERMARE and SMETTERE Misusing or swapping the verbs fermare and smettere is one of the most frequent errors students of Italian as a second language do, and I understand why. The confusion is drove by the fact that both verbs, in English, have only one translation: stopping. Instead, Italian has two different verbs to indicate the action […]
Trovare and trovarsi: find the differences
Trovare and trovarsi: find the differences 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 different meanings and expressions. Let’s un unravel the mystery about this particular verb. #1 […]
How to use the expression ‘Mi tocca..(fare qualcosa)’.
HOW TO USE THE EXPRESSION “MI TOCCA…” Have you ever heard or read the Italian sentence mi tocca …and felt confused about it? That’s normal! The verb toccare is used with different meanings in Italian. Toccare generally means to touch in English with the meaning of coming physically into contact with something or someone. This meaning occurs when […]
How to express positive emotions in Italian
How to express positive emotions in Italian Italians have a reputation for being emotional and sentimental, and this is entirely right. No need to say, we like to express positive and (negative) emotions with friends and family, and we do it often. Have you ever wondered what the most common ways to say in “well […]
HOW TO USE QUALSIASI / QUALUNQUE / CHIUNQUE
HOW TO USE QUALSIASI / QUALUNQUE / CHIUNQUE 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, in fact […]
