#228: Words That Trigger the “Imperfetto” in Italian
The "imperfetto" describes ongoing actions, habits, or background situations in the past. Certain Italian time expressions and context clues often will trigger this type of Italian past tense.Start le...
29 Tammi 6min
#226: Italian Feminine Words Ending in "-E"
In Italian, word endings usually signal gender ("-o" for masculine, "-a" for feminine), but nouns ending in "-e" don’t give us a clear clue, so we need to memorize the specific gender of words ending ...
15 Tammi 7min
#225: Words That Trigger the "Passato Prossimo" in Italian
Certain time expressions point to completed actions in the past and naturally call for the present perfect. These expressions usually refer to specific, finished past moments.Start learning Italian to...
9 Tammi 6min
#224: Cinque Meraviglie da Vedere in Italia (Italian Only)
L’Italia racchiude storia millenaria, capolavori artistici e paesaggi naturali unici. Dal Colosseo alla Torre di Pisa, queste cinque meraviglie di cui parliamo oggi mostrano la straordinaria varietà d...
1 Tammi 7min
#223: Verbs That Trigger the Subjunctive Mood in Italian
The Italian subjunctive mood is used to express doubt, emotion, desire, or opinion, not facts. The easiest way to start with the subjunctive is by learning the verbs and expressions that automatically...
25 Joulu 20257min
#222: How to Use the Italian Prefix "S-"
Adding the prefix "s-" often flips the meaning of an Italian word, similar to "un-" or "dis-" in English. Learning word pairs, with and without the prefix, helps you expand your vocabulary fast and so...
18 Joulu 20256min
#221: Italian Idioms and Expressions with the Word "Chi"
Idioms are fixed expressions whose meanings can’t be understood literally and often reflect cultural wisdom. Learning them helps you sound natural, understand native speakers, and express ideas more v...
11 Joulu 20256min
