Lesson tools and tips for increasing grammar and vocabulary.
I can honestly say Yabla is one of the best language learning tools I’ve encountered in 25 years of teaching Italian. Yabla contextualizes the language. Students learn and remember more when they learn the language in context. This is something that doesn’t happen with typical passages found in textbooks because …
When traveling in Italy, like it or not, weather conditions will be a concern. We like to imagine Italy being sunny and beautiful all the time, but purtroppo (unfortunately), especially these days, the weather can be capriccioso (mischievous) and unpredictable. As a result, knowing how to talk about the weather …
Let’s see how adjectives work in Italian. We need to know the type of adjective as well as the gender and number of the noun we’re describing
Italians love pasta, and so do a lot of people, there’s no doubt about that. Some Italians eat pasta every day, some eat pasta twice a day. So they need quick and easy pasta recipes for those moments when there’s no time to slave over a hot stove. There are plenty …
Every language has unique words that describe very specific things or special situations, but can’t be directly translated into other languages. There are plenty of Italian nouns, verbs, and adjectives that fall into the category of untranslatable words. Learning these words can be an excellent way to expand your vocabulary, …
There are some Italian words you can guess at, like centro for “center,” ristorante for “restaurant,” or words that you have heard around, like piazza (town square). Other Italian nouns are less “guessable.” Here are some need to know Italian nouns that don’t necessarily mean what you think they might …
A personal experience So you want to learn how to start thinking in Italian… Maybe learn the language faster? Many years ago, I went to Italy with my boyfriend. It must have been one of my first times. I spoke no Italian and he spoke a just tiny bit, based …
Here are some important Italian business words and phrases that are very handy to know. Some them are similar but have different meanings that are essential to be aware of in the business world. 1. gli affari Come vanno gli affari? (“How’s business?”) Affare sounds kind of like “affair.” As …
When traveling in Italy, you might say or do something that you didn’t intend to: that is, by accident. But if you’re not familiar with certain Italian customs and expressions, or you use a word in the wrong context, you can easily make a fool of yourself or offend someone …
When your first learning a language it can be really hard to have a normal conversation with people. Whether it be asking simple directions, ordering food, or even small talk. In this article we will be covering the top 5 need to know Italian verbs. As a result this will …
