Smettere & Fermare: What’s The Difference?
Smettere & Fermare: What’s The Difference? Misusing or swapping the verbs smettere and fermare is one of the most frequent errors Italian learners make, and I understand why. The confusion is driven by the fact that both verbs, in English, have only one translation:to stop. Instead, unlike English, Italian has two different verbs to indicate the action of stopping. One verb is […]
6 great Italian writers to explore the Italian modern literature
6 great Italian writers to explore the Italian modern literature We all learn a foreign language because we want to use it. No matter what your Italian level is, picking up a remarkable Italian novel and flipping through its pages is a terrific learning practice that will open a door into the world of Italian […]
49 Italian words and collocations related to cooking
The kitchen in Italy is, without any doubts, the most favorite room in an Italian household. Having a big, bright and fully-equipped kitchen is the dream of every one of us! Why so? The kitchen for Italians is not just a place where you get some food ready and run off. Nope! It is a […]
7 ways to say ”you’re welcome” in Italian
7 Ways To Say ”You’re Welcome” In Italian How many different ways do you know to say “you’re welcome” in Italian? If you think prego is the most common, you might be surprised to learn that there are six other ways to say it. Check out the list below for more tips on how to be […]
Learning The Days of the Week in Italian
Days of the week in Italian The Italian calendar is based on the ancient Roman system and is composed of seven days. lunedì (Monday) martedì (Tuesday) mercoledì (Thursday) giovedì (Friday) sabato (Saturday) domenica (Sunday). As you can see, the days from Lunedì to Venerdì end with a stressed vowel “ì”. It means The last vowel […]
10 Italian slang words you won’t find in textbooks Do you want to sound more natural when speaking Italian? No matter you are new to the beauty of the bella lingua or you have already spent several years studying it, these 10 useful slang expressions, will help you to speak Italian more like a native than ever […]
What does cioè mean?
What does “cioè” mean? Cioè is one of those words that Italians frequently throw-in during a conversation. In English, cioè can take different translations, depending on the context. In any case, no matter the context, cioè is used to provide or give additional information about something previously stated. These examples will help you understand how […]
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 […]