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TRATTARSI DI: Meaning and Common MISTAKES

    How many times have you heard someone using the Italian expression “si tratta di…“? I am sure it has happened more than just a couple of times – after all, the verb trattare has several different meanings and uses! This is precisely the reason why, once you reach an intermediate level in your study of the Italian language, it’s advisable that you introduce it in your personal vocabulary, and do not forget to use it from time to time! I know that it’s not easy, but that’s why I am here: in this article we will try and understand together the meaning of this verb, how it’s used and what are the most common mistakes made by foreigners who try to use it.

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    HOUSEHOLD CHORES vocabulary: USEFUL Expressions in ITALIAN

      Learning a foreign language is never easy, but it could be easier to learn expressions thematically, meaning that you learn them based on the theme that they share. Today, we have decided to teach you expressions that have to do with household chores, because they are among the most useful to learn. If you are curious to learn them, know that for each and every one of them, you can also find a detailed description that includes all of the words you’ll need.

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      ALTERNATIVES for NOT using ANGLICISMS in the Italian language

        Do Italians speak Italian… or English? As you may have noticed, ANGLICISMS are present (more and more often) in the Italian language. By now, they’ve penetrated so deeply that even my grandmother uses some! Rightly, foreigners, are very angry and don’t want to use them. “We choose to learn to speak Italian, not English. So we only want to speak Italian!”. That’s actually right… also because there are often corresponding versions in Italian! So, in this article, we’ll try to solve this problem!

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        Easter: Italian EXPRESSIONS & PROVERBS

          Spring has just begun, and it has already changed so much: flowers have been blossoming, days have been getting longer, the weather is much better – but this also means that Easter is coming! For this reason, I have decided to tell you a little bit about this holiday. In fact, in this article (and in the video) we will see why Easter is called “Pasqua” in Italian, the symbols and traditions connected to it, and I will also tell you some expressions that, despite being Easter-related, are actually used throughout the year.

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          VOCABULARY at the DENTIST: Taking Care of Your Teeth in ITALIAN

            Some experiences are universal, they go way beyond language and culture… and toothache is an example of this, no doubt! It doesn’t matter if you’re going to the dentist for a simple routine appointment or to undergo a little dental surgery – either way, you will use or hear (and understand) countless expressions and a wide repertoire of very specific words: how do you talk about that toothache? How would you cure it? And what are the names of the main oral hygiene tools? You’ll find out in this article!

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            12 Italian EXPRESSIONS With The PREPOSITION “DI”!

            As you might have already figured out from the title of this article, today we will be talking about the most common Italian expressions with the preposition “DI”. Here, you can find expressions that are extremely useful in everyday language, as well as their meaning (or meanings) and some examples – learning them will make your Italian sound even more natural, and you will get closer and closer to talking like a native speaker!

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