Italian pronunciation guide for absolute beginners What you should learn to pronounce Italian correctly from day one: My best advice to a complete beginner is to take their time learning the fundamentals. Guaranteed, a solid foundation will improve your fluency in the long run. A bad pronunciation habit acquired as a beginner can become an automated […]
The primary reason why I decided to pursue a career as a language coach is that, as an avid language learner myself, I couldn’t stop passing on my love for language learning to others. Multilingualism has enhanced my life in many ways, and so it might happen to you. Being a speaker of eight languages, […]
25 Most Popular Italian Sayings About Life and Their Meanings Learning sayings in Italian may not only help you with your learning but also give you an insight into the culture of Italy. There are many Italian sayings that are used in everyday life; Most Italian proverbs have clear cultural or regional boundaries, making them […]
Basta/Abbastanza/Mi basta: The Difference Explained Everyone has heard at least once the words “basta! or “abbastanza” or “mi basta.”And although they all look very similar, their uses and meanings differ significantly. Let’s take a look at it now! BASTA Basta! means enough! stop! It’s an invariable noun, and it’s used as an interjection or exclamation. […]
The PLIDA Italian Test What is the PLIDA Italian exam? The P.L.I.D.A (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri) is an Italian exam created by the Italian Ministry of Education to test language proficiency at different levels in Italian. It’s intended for people who don’t live or study Italian outside the country, immigrants in Italy or those […]
What is the CILS Uno B1? The CILS Uno B1 is an official Language Certificate issued by the University for foreigners of Siena, Italy, to prove the Italian government, an Italian university institution or an employer in Italy a B1 (intermediate) level of competence in the Italian Language. What does B1 stand for? The level […]
Italian Phrases for Saying You’re Sick Whether you got Covid (hopefully not) or the seasonal flu (influenza stagionale), these phrases will help you describe your symptoms or ask about someone’s health conditions. How to say you’re sick Sono malato (malato = adj.) – I’m sick Mi sono ammalato (ammalarsi = verb) – I got sick […]