You’ve been studying Italian for months, maybe years, but when you talk to a real Italian you feel lost? The problem is often not grammar, but those little words that Italians insert everywhere and that are never found in textbooks. If you want to understand real Italian, the kind spoken on the street, these five words are absolutely essential!
What is the difference between ESSERE and STARE? These two verbs may seem similar, but they have very different functions and meanings. In this complete guide, you will learn to distinguish them and use them correctly, with plenty of practical examples, idiomatic expressions, and the most common mistakes to avoid.
Did you know that Italians talk about Christmas even in the middle of summer? There are many idiomatic expressions related to Christmas that we use every day, at any time of the year. If you don’t know them, you risk not understanding what your Italian friend is saying when they tell you: “Ma che, credi ancora a Babbo Natale?” [What, do you still believe in Santa Claus?]
When you speak Italian, knowing the right expressions for every situation is as fundamental as knowing grammar. This article shows you more than 70 essential phrases that Italians use every day in normal conversations. You’ll learn practical expressions for greeting, thanking, apologizing, asking for help, and much more.
Have you ever wondered why we say “imbiancare” and not simply “biancare“? Or why the verb “allargare” exists but not “largare“?
Parasynthetic verbs are a topic you probably never studied in school, but one you use every day without knowing it. You’ll learn how they’re formed, how to recognize them, and most importantly, why they’re so important for enriching your Italian and speaking more naturally and precisely.
Does the subjunctive drive you crazy? Do you never know when to use it and when not to? Do you feel insecure every time you have to choose between subjunctive and indicative? Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone! The subjunctive is the number one enemy of all foreigners studying Italian… and of many Italians too, to tell the truth! That’s why I created this definitive guide on when it should be used and when it shouldn’t.
