#4: When to Use Passato Prossimo and Imperfetto

#4: When to Use Passato Prossimo and Imperfetto

In this episode, we learn about the two main types of past tense in Italian: “passato prossimo” and “imperfetto”. These tenses are not interchangeable, and in this lesson we cover when to use one or the other.


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#47: Pronominal Verbs Part 1

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#45: Three Main Uses of the Subjunctive

#45: Three Main Uses of the Subjunctive

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