#18: The Verb "Fare": Meaning and Uses
In this episode, we talk about the verb “fare”. While the main translation in English is “to do, to make”, there are many fixed expressions with “fare”. For example: “fare una doccia” (to take a showe...
17 Feb 20228min
#17: Ten Colloquial Expressions You Should Know
Colloquial language is the language used every day by native speakers, but usually not addressed in language textbooks. In this lesson learn ten colloquial Italian expressions you should know.Start le...
10 Feb 20227min
#16: The Difference Between "Bisogna", "Ho Bisogno", and "C'è Bisogno"
The English verb “to need” has various translations in Italian. We can choose to specify the subject or use the impersonal construction where the subject is not specified. Learn how to talk about need...
3 Feb 20228min
#15: How to Use Eight Question Words
Question words are an essential part of language learning because they help us ask questions and carry out conversations in Italian. In this lesson learn eight important question words to help you sta...
27 Jan 20228min
#14: How to Conjugate Verbs in Italian
In this episode, we learn how to conjugate verbs in Italian. In linguistics, to conjugate means to change the base form of the verb so that it agrees with the subject, the tense, the mood, and the voi...
20 Jan 20229min
#13: Six Difficult Italian Words and How to Use Them
In this intermediate-level episode, we focus on six difficult Italian words, adverbs, and how to use them correctly in Italian. These words are: “alla fine”, “finalmente”, “anzi”, “invece”, “forse”, a...
13 Jan 202211min
#12: Cognates and False Cognates
In this episode, we learn about cognates and false cognates between Italian and English. Cognates are words from different languages that have similar spelling, pronunciation, and meaning. False cogna...
7 Jan 202214min
#11: Do You Make These Grammar Errors in Italian?
In this lesson, we cover four common grammar errors made by Italian learners. Do you make these errors as well? No problem! Learn how to fix them with this podcast episode.Start learning Italian today...
30 Dec 20219min
