Italian language lesson

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Italy is traditionally associated with a mild Mediterranean climate, warmth and “soft” sunshine. But let’s face it: at the peak of summer, sometimes this…
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In previous articles, we’ve introduced you to the concept of il congiuntivo presente, an essential part of Italian grammar if you want to speak like a true…
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All-inclusive trips can be enjoyable, but nothing can beat the sensation of freedom when planning your own journey! Italy is a perfect place to be a little bit…
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When you hear Italians speaking, you may have probably noticed them using quite frequently such a word as così. This word, pronounced as [co-zee] with the…
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As you probably caught with our previous articles, most verbs in Italian follow precise conjugation rules, but, as in any other language, there are some verbs…
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Winter’s coming, and even if you’ve decided to spend a couple of weeks in sunny Italy, be ready because winters can be quite chilly. Fortunately, Italian shops…
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For most Italian citizens autumn means the end of the holiday season and the moment to get back to work. But for Italian farmers – contadini –autumn marks the…
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When you think of your perfect Italian holiday you probably imagine yourself strolling around the narrow streets of Rome or relaxing on the beach under the…
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When you just start learning a new language, you can be easily intimidated by the number of rules that you need to keep in mind. Speaking about the Italian…
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We have seen recently that Italian verbs and their multiple forms are nothing to be afraid of! Regular verbs ending in –are follow a pattern, so once you…