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Prepositions are the small words that go before Noun Phrases that tell us the position or direction of something in relation to another thing. They include words like ‘of’, ‘in’, ‘at’, and ‘to’ and they are essential to forming grammatical sentences in any language. Italian prepositions can be confusing when you are first learning them […]
Asking YES/NO Questions in Italian Now that you know how to make statements in Italian, how about asking questions? Luckily, some types of questions in Italian have a much simpler structure than English. For any questions that do not involve a question word, which in English are those WH-words – ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘where’, ‘when’, etc. […]
Plurals in English are typically formed by adding an –s or –es to the end of a noun. Italian, on the other hand, forms the plural by changing the last vowel sound. The sound it changes to will depend on the final vowel sound it has in the singular, and, again, this pattern is mostly […]
The Italian alphabet is pretty easy to get a handle on as it is more or less the exact same alphabet as English. Italian has:○ 5 vowels, exactly the same as English (with 7 vowel sounds in total)○ 16 consonants for “native” Italian words○ 5 consonants used for foreign words only Hear Italian Alphabet. Try […]
Learning accurate Italian pronunciation is essential from the very beginning. It’s important to mention that when we talk about having good Italian pronunciation we don’t mean that you have to fool Italians into thinking that you’re a native speaker with your perfect Italian accent. That would, of course, be incredible, but it’s neither important nor […]
Now you are off to a great start with all things verbs in Italian, it’s time to start learning some words that you can start using from today! Learning new vocabulary can be really fun, but it’s important to go about it the right way. Needless to say, without vocabulary, you would not speak a […]
Let’s be honest, learning any language is no easy feat! It takes genuine commitment and dedication just as learning any other skill would, like learning a musical instrument, learning how to surf, or learning how to build a house! But as far as languages go, the good news is that Italian is up there with […]
Conjugating regular verbs in Italian is easier than you thought as they all follow the exact same pattern. Once you learn the six verb endings to refer to each person, you will be able to take any new regular verb and swap the -ARE, -ERE, -IRE infinitive endings for the appropriate ending depending on the […]
Commit to your Italian success First things first: learning a new language is fun, challenging and oh so rewarding. Yet, as you should already know – it doesn’t happen overnight. So, if you really want to learn Italian, you need to commit! That doesn’t mean that you have to make serious sacrifices in your personal […]
Exploring Dolomites: A Visual Symphony The Dolomites, so majestic and unique. Watch this video to witness a breathtaking aerial drone footage showcasing the magnificent Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Curious about what they are? Allow us to enlighten you promptly! The Tre Cime di Lavaredo are the most famous peaks in the Dolomites, in fact they […]
The Bombardino warms your heart…and more! It’s the best defense for the coldest days and has that sugar boost that cheers you up after a day spent skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing. But let’s face it, even enjoying it at home on your sofa under a blanket isn’t bad. You don’t need to do extreme sports […]
As you have read from the article, Panettone is a symbol of Christmas! But how difficult is it to prepare it? This video showcases the step-by-step recipe for creating a flawless Italian Panettone, revealing the lengthy process and the dedication required to achieve perfection. We have never tried to prepare it, and will you try? […]
