Some Italian verbs followed by the preposition “di” can support a second verb (infinitive) and describe decisions, thoughts, opinions, hope and much more. Learn with some examples. Penso di andare al cinema… I think I’ll go to the movies. Learn more verbs with some examples and try to translate them n your language. English translations are close, not exact. … Read more ≫
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Le congiunzioni, Italian coordinating conjunctions, connect sentences, parts of the same sentence or other groups of words. Italian conjunctions, prepositions and pronouns, are all connectors, or connettivi in Italian. Congiunzioni connect different elements of a sentence. I already mentioned the role of the simple prepositions, or preposizioni semplici, and the difference between prepositions and conjunctions. Please have a look if … Read more ≫
Some Italian verbs followed by the preposition “a” can support a second verb and give more structure to a sentence. They describe actions such as beginning, continuing or succeeding … and much more. Some verbs followed by the preposition A can support and introduce another verb (infinitive). Some interesting examples. Translations in English are close, not … Read more ≫
Italian prepositions are challenging. Hopefully, some simple examples will help you Prepositions VS Conjunctions Italian simple prepositions are eight, usually taught in the following order : DI – A- DA- IN- CON -SU -PER -TRA/FRA The role of prepositions in a sentence is to introduce some information attached to a verb or a noun, and explain their function, … Read more ≫
The dining table is the most important piece of furniture in Italian houses. Italian familial relationships are forged “a tavola” and children learn very soon how they should behave 1.) SI MANGIA TUTTI INSIEME – WE EAT ALL TOGETHER Italian see their children as young adults. We eat all together, no discussions. Parents help their … Read more ≫
The Italian “connettivi” are conjunctions, adverbs, prepositions or common expressions used to connect elements inside of a sentence Connettivi in Italian are essential for constructing sentences logically and cohesively. These connectors include conjunctions, adverbs, prepositions, or common expressions that create relationships between sentence elements. They are indispensable tools for clear communication. Depending on their function, … Read more ≫
This is a very basic introduction to the Italian impersonal verbs, verbi impersonali Italian impersonal verbs (verbi impersonali) are very common in the spoken and written language. Solve the quiz at the bottom and win an italian Skype class. LEVEL: B1 The verbi impersonali don’t have a specific subject. They are common across all tenses and moods … Read more ≫
Learn the most famous Italian “scioglilingua”, tongue twisters: challenge your fluency, pronunciation, speed and precision. Translating these sentences is quite pointless, because they make little or no sense. You can however recognize some common words. Thanks to our teacher Alessandra for recording these challenging sentences! If you know more, please get in touch, comment and we’ll … Read more ≫
Learn to deal with your hotel reservation and services. Listen to the correct pronunciation Today we’ll talk about your accommodation in Italia. Italy is one of the most visited countries in the world. Despite that, outside the usual destinations of the “grand tour”, big cities like Roma, Firenze or Venezia, many people including hotel managers … Read more ≫