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...
Essere and Stare: The Difference.
In Italian, there are two verbs that have just one equivalent in English: stare and essere. They are not interchangeable, though. The good news is that in 95% of the cases, the verb to use is essere. So, when in doubt, use essere! However, there are cases where...
Italian Verb Conjugation: A Comprehensive Guide
If you’ve ever taken a formal Italian class, I’m sure your teachers required you to spend a significant amount on verb conjugation drills parlo, parli, parla ho parlato, hai parlato, ha parlato parlerò, parlerai, parlerà etc. I understand that this is not...
Italian Modal Verbs: A Simple Guide
Italian Modal Verbs What’s the Difference Between the Italian Modal Verbs and Other Types of Verbs? When your teacher (or your book) is telling you “this is a modal verb,” there’s no need to panic! Saying a verb a is...About
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