Italian Basics
They say you can’t build a great building on a weak foundation. I tell you can’t become a fluent Italian speaker on weak foundations. That’s why I am gathering on this page my best articles for beginners learners of Italian (the page is not under construction yet).
Some students are scared by grammar.
Instead, I say to my students that knowing a little grammar can be a fantastic shortcut to optimal Italian fluency.
Why memorize words, sentences, or even whole dialogues if you can learn one rule and apply it endless times?
That’s all it takes to become undefended and smart Italian language learners.

The Reflexive Verbs in Italian
The Italian Reflexive Verbs: A Guide What’s a Reflexive Verb in Italian? Reflexive verbs are verbs that require a reflexive pronoun in their conjugation and their default form (the infinitive). […]

Italian Alphabet and Complete Pronunciation of Italian
Italian Alphabet and Pronunciation Guide For Beginners and Intermediate Learners Why it’s Important To Practice Your Italian Pronunciation From Day 1 In over ten years of teaching Italian as a […]

Common Irregular Verbs
13 Most Irregular Common Italian Verbs What is an irregular verb? One of the most common difficulties for learners is learning and remembering irregular Italian verbs. The irregular verbs are […]

The Italian Sentence Structure
The Basics of Italian Sentence Structure and Word Order The Italian sentence structure is similar to English, but with a few key differences. The good news isItalian follows the same sentence […]

Conoscere and Sapere: The Difference Explained
Conoscere and Sapere: The Difference Explained What’s the difference between “sapere” and “conoscere”? If you came across this page, it’s because you have been confused by using the Italian verbs […]

The Apostrophe in Italian: When To Use It
The Apostrophe in Italian: When To Use It The apostrophe is a unique feature of the Italian language. When used properly, it will help you write Italian like a native. […]

How to say in Italian: “How long have you been doing something?”
How to say in Italian: “How long have you been doing something?” To ask how long someone has been doing something, Italian uses the present tense (and not the present perfect, […]

The Definite Articles (gli articoli determinativi)
How to Use the Definite Articles in Italian (articoli determinativi) Building solid foundations is key in every foreign language you learn. Mastering the nitty-gritty of the basics will be your […]

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