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In this article we tackle one of the topics that gives you the worst headaches: when to use the auxiliary verb ESSERE and when to use AVERE. I know, I know… every time you have to form a compound tense, you panic! “But should I say ho andato or sono andato?” “Is it ho piaciuto or sono piaciuto?” Don’t worry! I’ll explain everything with super clear rules and foolproof tricks. And by the end of this article, you’ll have no more doubts! I promise!

Not just “My name is…“. Learn many other advanced expressions to introduce yourself naturally and like a true native speaker.

This lesson is organized progressively: first of all, we’ll see how to start a conversation and introduce yourself in a sophisticated and natural way; then we’ll focus on saying your name with advanced variants; subsequently, we’ll learn to talk about your origins and interests.

Mastering formal and informal Italian represents a fundamental skill for anyone who wishes to communicate effectively in different contexts. If you’re chatting with your friends, you probably don’t want to speak too formally – it would be like going to the beach in a suit and tie! However, if you’re at university speaking with a professor, or in a work meeting with colleagues, or in professional circumstances, then you need to bring out your most elegant Italian.

The ability to communicate with hands is the most recognizable characteristic of Italians in the world. Italian gesture language is a true parallel communicative code with ancient origins in Greco-Roman culture, evolved through centuries of linguistic fragmentation of the peninsula.

Linguists have identified over 250 codified gestures, many of which have become iconic symbols of Italian identity. In this guide we will explore the most famous gestures, discovering the origins, meanings, and usage contexts of this fascinating silent language.

How many times have you wondered: “Do I need to use the article here or not?” If you’re learning Italian, probably countless times!

The definite article is one of the most difficult things for foreigners (even the most advanced ones) to master. With this comprehensive guide, you’ll finally learn when to use (and when NOT to use) definite articles in Italian, discovering all the fundamental rules, exceptions, and special cases.

Italian grammar presents numerous nuances in the use of prepositions and time adverbs that often create confusion even among the most advanced students. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the differences and correct uses of DA, NEL, PER, FA, MENTRE, DURANTE, GIÀ, ANCORA, PIÙ, MAI, APPENA and PROPRIO, providing detailed explanations, practical examples and clear rules to master these fundamental elements of the Italian language.