Learn Italian: a beginner's journey

The demonstrative adjectives 'questo' (this) and 'quello' (that) are essential for indicating the proximity or distance of people or objects in relation to the speaker. Understanding their use is essential for describing our surroundings and expressing our ideas accurately when speaking or writing in Italian. Demonstrative adjectives provide important information in the context of everyday communication, helping to indicate whether the object or person being talked about is near or far from the speaker or listener. For example, when shopping for groceries, we can say 'Voglio comprare questo pane' to refer to one close by, or 'Preferisco quel pane' to refer to one further away. In a room, we can say 'Questa sedia è comoda' to refer to a comfortable chair next to us, or 'Quella sedia è comoda' to refer to one further away. Let's look at how and when to use these two adjectives. QUESTO The adjective ' questo ' refers to people or...

When learning Italian, one of the most common doubts is the difference between the verbs 'conoscere' and 'sapere'. These two verbs, although they can be translated as 'to know' in English, are used in different contexts and with different meanings. Understanding the difference between 'conoscere' and 'sapere' will not only help you avoid common mistakes, but will also allow you to express yourself more accurately and naturally. Let's look at the main differences between the two verbs and the contexts in which they are used. SAPERE ' Sapere ' indicates: Practical or theoretical knowledge. For example:  So suonare il piano . (I know how to play the piano.) 'Sapere' is followed by an infinitive to express a learned skill or a competence developed over time. ' Sapere ' is also used for specific information. For example: Sai che ore sono?  (Do you know what time it is?) Here 'sapere' is used to ask for or indicat...

Sono molti gli studenti che arrivano alle lezioni di italiano  affermando di averlo imparato con Duolingo, Promova o altre app per l'apprendimento delle lingue.  Ma queste app possono davvero aiutarti a comunicare in modo efficace? Cominciamo con l'affermazione che è possibile imparare una lingua utilizzando un'app come Promova, che io stessa uso per migliorare il mio inglese e per imparare il cinese da principiante. Utilizzo queste app come supporto per esercitarmi quando non ho accesso a risorse tradizionali. Ecco la mia opinione sulle app per l'apprendimento online delle lingue straniere. Nei livelli principianti, l'ampia offerta di esercizi ripetitivi può sicuramente aiutare a creare una base di vocaboli e a comprendere la struttura delle frasi. Nei livelli più avanzati, le app permettono di ripassare, di focalizzarsi sui punti deboli e di imparare nuovi vocaboli e idiomi.Tuttavia, il vero obiettivo dovrebbe essere lo sviluppo delle capacità comunicative. Quindi...

Are you planning to visit Italy during the festive season? Whether you're visiting beautiful Christmas markets, enjoying festive meals or simply exploring the streets decorated with Christmas lights, these practical and simple Italian phrases will help you communicate with ease and make the most of your trip. Here's a list of essential phrases that every beginner can learn! Basic phrases for everyday interaction These are the most important phrases to use when meeting new people or entering different places: Buongiorno  - Good morning Buonasera  - Good evening Ciao  - Hi Arrivederci  - Bye Mi scusi... - Excuse me... Grazie  - Thank you Prego  - You're welcome Per favore - Please Scusa, non parlo bene l'italiano - Sorry, I don't speak Italian very well. Puoi parlare più lentamente? - Can you speak more slowly? Shopping at Christmas markets Italy is famous for its Christmas markets, especially in cities like Rome, Florence and Milan, but many villages...

Modal verbs - potere (can), volere (want) and dovere (must) - are key to expressing yourself in Italian. These verbs allow you to express possibilities, desires and obligations, making them essential tools for anyone learning the language. Modal verbs have a special feature: they are always used together with another verb in the infinitive form. Thanks to these verbs, you can construct more complex and precise sentences, even at beginner level. Let us now look at the characteristics of each verb, keeping in mind that these modal verbs are irregular and do not follow the typical conjugation patterns of regular verbs. Potere - To express possibility or permission The verb potere is used to indicate that an action is possible , or to ask for or give permission . For example: Posso aprire la finestra? (May I open the window?)  - Permission Non posso venire domani. (I can't come tomorrow.) - Possibility Puoi aiutarmi? ( Can you help me?) - Possibility Present tense conjugation: POTER...