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 […]
What do “Qualsiasi” e “Chiunque” mean?
What do “Qualsiasi” e “Chiunque” mean? 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 qualsiasi never changes […]
MAGARI and FORSE: the difference explained
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MAGARI AND FORSE? If you ended up here, you wonder whether there is any difference between the words “magari” and “forse“. Well, there is a subtle but significant one. First of all, to understand the difference between magari and forse, we need to examine the various meanings of the Italian […]
What do you know about Sicilian?
What do you know about Sicilian? If you are a passionate Italophile, the odds are you have been faced with the complex topic of “the languages and dialects of Italy.” If you have ever traveled to Sicily or you are planning to, you might have wondered if Sicilian people will understand you or you will understand […]
9 smart ways to learn Italian vocabulary efficiently and fast
9 smart ways to learn Italian vocabulary efficiently and fast Learning a foreign language has never been easier than today. We can easily access dozens of languages, Apps, and flashcards, mostly for free. We are not at a loss for Italian language content or inputs to spend our evening on. But how much of this […]
Beato me! Beati lore! But.. what does it mean?
HOW TO USE THE WORD “BEATO” IN ITALIAN What does the expression beato me or beato te mean? “Beato” is an adjective indicating a person that feels very happy about about herself or the good fortune of someone else. Beato lui che va ogni mese in vacanza! – How lucky he is to go on vacation every month! […]
EPISODIO #3: IL MOVIMENTO SLOW FOOD
7 minutes in Slow Italian – Season 1 EPISODIO #3 – IL MOVIMENTO SLOW FOOD Trascrizione Oggi vi parlo di Slow Food. Slow Food un movimento internazionale che si batte contro la cattiva alimentazione e il cibo spazzatura, incentivato dalla produzione industriale e dalle catene di fast food. Il movimento è nato nel Nord Italia, […]
My podcast: 7 minutes in slow Italian
I HAVE LAUNCHED A PODCAST SERIES FOR ITALIAN LEANERS! WHY I CREATED 7 MINUTES IN SLOW ITALIAN As a Language Coach, working with a large number of students, I have realized there is a shortage of content for listening comprehension for Italian beginners or intermediate learners. As an avid language learner, the biggest obstacle […]