Learn Italian: a beginner's journey

In this lesson we'll look at a basic aspect of Italian grammar: the three verb families. Known as -are, -ere and -ire verbs, these families are the building blocks of Italian verbs and serve as the basis for constructing sentences and expressing ideas. Understanding how each family works and how the verbs within it are conjugated is essential to speaking and writing Italian with confidence and accuracy. Whether you're just starting out or want to deepen your knowledge, mastering these verb families will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Italian. Let's dive into the world of Italian verbs and discover how you can make your language skills even more solid and natural. 1. The three verb families In Italian, verbs are divided into three main families. These are defined by the ending of the infinitive of the verb (verbo infinito), i.e. the basic form of the verb (the one we find in the dictionary). Here they are: First conjugation - verbs in -ARE This is the most c...

Are you learning Italian and want to understand how to make sentences? Then you've come to the right place! In this lesson I'll take you through the essential steps of constructing simple sentences in Italian, focusing on the key elements that will allow you to communicate effectively. We'll look at how to form affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences, giving you the basis for expressing yourself clearly in everyday situations. Whether you're just starting out or want to consolidate your sentence-building skills, this guide will give you the tools to feel more confident and fluent in Italian. Let's dive in and start forming sentences together! 1. Affirmative sentence: a statement that something happened An affirmative sentence is used to affirm something , i.e. to say something in a positive way. The simplest structure in Italian is: subject + verb + object Example : Io (subject) mangio (verb) una mela (object). This sentence means that I am eating an apple...