Andare and Venire: The Difference
The difference between VENIRE and ANDARE For most English speakers, the verbs go and come are interchangeable or synonyms. Instead, in Italian, the verbs venir and andare are not interchangeable and have distinct meanings. What does venire mean? Venire means to come and it’s an irregular verb of the 3rd group. This is the conjugation […]
Top 11 Most Irregular Common Italian Verbs for Beginners
Top 11 Most Common Irregular Italian Verbs for Beginners What is an Irregular Verb? One of the most common difficulties for learners is learning and remembering Italian irregular verbs. The irregular verbs are those that do not follow the standard conjugation rules, such as the verbs ending in -are, -ere, or -ire (see my blog […]
How to use the Italian prepositions IN and A
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “IN” AND “A” IN ITALIAN One of the most common mistakes in Italian (for foreign learners) concerns the use of the preposition a and in. And it is totally normal. In fact, in some cases, specific rules are telling you how to use the preposition in and when using the preposition a. However, the truth is that in most […]
Espressioni con ESSERE & AVERE
EXPRESSIONS WITH “ESSERE” AND “AVERE” In Italian, the verbs essere and avere are certainly amongst the most popular ones. This is why they are vastly used in many common Italian idiomatic expressions like the one’s followings. Bear in mind that a certain amount of recurring expressions use the verb avere (to have) while English would use the […]
How to Use Passato Prossimo in Italian
How to Use Passato Prossimo in Italian What’s The Passato Prossimo? The passato prossimo tense is used in Italian to express action and events that occurred In the past. Time expressions such as ieri, venerdì scorso, l’anno scorso, un anno fa, un’ora fa, etc. are frequently used before or after the verb. The Italian passato […]
What You Need to Know About Reflexive Verbs in Italian
What You Need to Know About Reflexive Verbs in Italian What is a reflexive verb? Reflexive verbs are verbs that have been conjugated with a special pronoun known as a reflexive pronoun. In Italian, reflexive verbs are more common than in English. In fact, many English verbs have an Italian equivalent that is a reflexive […]
La preposizione semplice ”DA”
HOW TO USE “DA” AS A PREPOSITION IN ITALIAN The Italian preposition DA means “from” most of the time, but it can also mean “since/for,” “to,” “at,” and other things. DA is generally used to express the following: Origin (where you come from) Da dove vieni? – Where are you coming from? Vengo dagli Stati Uniti […]
The CILS a1 Exam
The CILS a1 Exam: A Comprehensive Guide to Help You Succeed There are different levels of language certifications for Italian speakers. One can choose between an elementary, intermediate, advanced or a mastery level. The most known certifications for Italian are CILS and CELI. The CILS certifications are issued by the University of Siena that promotes […]
