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How to say “how long have you been doing something” in Italian

How to say “how long have you been doing something” in Italian

by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | Italian grammar, beginners

In Italian, to ask how long someone has been doing something or to say how long you’ve been doing something, you should follow this pattern: QuestionAnswerDa quanto tempo* + present tensePresent tense + da(How long + present tense)(Present tense + since)...
6 Great Italian Writers to Explore the Italian Modern Literature

6 Great Italian Writers to Explore the Italian Modern Literature

by Serena | Dec 17, 2023 | learning tips, advanced

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...
Italian Verb Conjugation for Beginners: Complete Guide with Examples

Italian Verb Conjugation for Beginners: Complete Guide with Examples

by Serena | Sep 23, 2023 | Italian grammar, Beginner Italian, beginners

Why Italian Verb Conjugation Matters If you’ve ever taken a formal Italian class, I’m sure your teachers required you to spend a significant amount of time on verb conjugation drills: parlo, parli, parla ho parlato, hai parlato, ha parlato parlerò,...
Italian Pronunciation Made Easy (for English Speakers)

Italian Pronunciation Made Easy (for English Speakers)

by Serena | Feb 15, 2024 | Italian grammar, beginners

Why it’s Important To Practice Your Italian Pronunciation From Day 1 In over ten years of teaching Italian as a foreign language, I’ve noticed a number of patterns that are next to impossible to get rid of (or that take a great deal of time and work to...

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