Numbers in Italian are called numeri. There are a few rules related to numbers. We are going to explain and practice with some examples. Listen to the sound and pronunciation of Italian numbers In Italian, the old saying dare i numeri, literally, “giving the numbers” means to go crazy. Of course there’s nothing as rational … Read more ≫
What You’ll Learn Today Jump to sections 👇 Introduction: Why Italian Homes Matter in Language Learning Understanding the Italian home goes far beyond memorizing vocabulary—it’s about grasping the heart of Italian culture. The concept of “casa” in Italy represents family heritage, social status, and personal identity. Italian homes are carefully curated spaces where every detail … Read more ≫
Italian people love to belong to their contrada and can’t wait for the day of the Palio to challenge their neighbours. The Italian Palio is a traditional contest taking place in many different cities across the country. It can be a horse race, a donkey race, a boat race or even a goose race. In … Read more ≫
What You’ll Learn Today Jump to sections 👇 Complete Guide to Italian Body Parts: Master Parti del Corpo Vocabulary and Pronunciation Learning Italian body parts vocabulary is essential for everyday conversations, medical situations, and describing people. Even intermediate Italian speakers often struggle with body parts pronunciation and irregular plurals. This comprehensive guide covers all essential … Read more ≫
Pesto alla genovese is a very versatile dressing for your pasta, sandwiches and main dishes, fish and meat. Learn how to prepare it with simple ingredients. I have four big vases full of basilico, so I decided to prepare some simple pesto alla genovese before it blossoms and leaves get hard. Pesto is one of my favourite … Read more ≫
This lovely little castle in the middle of the countryside near Padua, is a little time machine, where people can eat medieval food, learn how stuff was done without electricity, watch a battle which took place 800 years ago and see the castle set on fire. Built on the banks of the unpredictable river Bacchiglione, … Read more ≫
The Italian periodo ipotetico, is used to express a hypothetical situation and its consequences This is a very basic introduction to the Italian Periodo ipotetico.Please have a look at the congiuntivo and condizionale if you are not familiar with those grammar points. The concept of periodo ipotetico is similar to the English conditional sentences. The main clause, called apodosi, … Read more ≫
We are going to study how combining Italian direct and indirect pronouns will simplify the Italian language and complicate your life as a student – lo la li le ne mi me lo me la me li me le me ne ti te lo te la te li te le te ne gli glielo gliela glieli … Read more ≫
CI and NE are two common Italian particles. Versatile, very important and sometimes confusing Italians love to use pronouns, sometimes combined together, sometimes merged with verbs. It’s convenient for us, as the Italian language is greatly simplified by the use of pronouns. For students, however, it can be rather confusing. “Ci and “Ne” are usually studied … Read more ≫
Cosa impareremo oggi Ai paragrafi 👇 Interiezioni: Raw Emotional Expression Intercalari: The Rhythm of Conversation È come il prezzemolo! That’s what Italians say about someone or something you encounter everywhere. “Like parsley!” Just as parsley appears on countless Italian dishes, intercalari and interiezioni are sprinkled throughout Italian conversation to add flavor and emphasis to what … Read more ≫