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In this lesson, we will talk about rendere and fare: two widely used Italian verbs that, in some contexts, might have the same meaning, and create problems for those who are studying Italian but do not worry! We assure you that at the end of this lesson, you will no longer have any doubts about the use of these two verbs!

In this lesson we are going to talk about an Italian expression typical of the spoken language, often used in colloquial and informal contexts, especially among younger people, but in reality among all age groups: “vabbè”. You have probably already heard this word, but you’re not sure on how you should use it and what is its meaning. Don’t worry: this time of uncertainty has come to an end!

One of the questions that Italian teachers get asked more frequently is: “how do I learn and improve the Italian language?”. To answer this complicated question, we interviewed a person who succeeded in the difficult challenge of learning Italian as a second language. The interviewee, Marta Tardáguila Del Castillo, a native Spanish speaker, will describe her experience and give us some interesting tips. Let’s get started!

In this lesson we are going to talk about Italian syntax and, in particular, about the different meanings a sentence can have if we change the order of its components, which are the words. This often happens in Italian, as in: “(io) vado” o “vado io”, “(tu) lo fai” o “lo fai tu”, “(lei) guarda” o “guarda (lei)” and so on… Although these sentences might look similar, I can assure you that changing the word order can also cause a considerable change in the meaning, therefore you need to be sure about what you are doing without putting the words randomly!

In this lesson, we are going to talk about the different uses and meanings that the word “tanto” can have based on the specific context in which it appears. Moreover, we will explain some commonly used expressions that contain the term “tanto” and that you should learn and use to improve your Italian expressive abilities.

How many times have you said “sono stanca” or “sono stanco”? If you often use this expression, the risk is to seem banal and monotonous. So, in this lesson we want to show you some alternatives that will enrich your vocabulary and help you look more natural when you speak Italian.