A euphemism is a word or an expression used in place of another one that is considered offensive by native speakers or that suggests unpleasant things. Of course, there are many Italian euphemisms and the majority of them are used to avoid using words and expressions that address topics considered embarrassing or negative like death, …
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How to retain information more easily when you learn a new language
Memory is one of the most important things when it comes to language learning. I think that everyone of us has struggled at least once to remember words or expressions. So, when it comes to memorizing new words, it’s important to have strategies that work well for us. What does science say about memory? How …
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Uffa, immagino, cavolo – Three italian words to speak like a native
Non è un segreto che gli italiani usino tutti i giorni molte parole e espressioni informali e non. It’s no secret that Italians use many informal – and not so informal – words and expressions every day. Oggi vi insegnerò tre di queste parole così potrete iniziare ad usarle per sembrare un po’ di più …
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List of Italian Podcasts to listen to
I podcast italiani sono uno dei tanti modi che abbiamo per migliorare le nostre abilità linguistiche senza troppi sforzi, mentre ci godiamo il processo. Italian podcasts are one of the many ways we have to improve our language skills without too many efforts, while enjoying the process. I benefici dei podcast – Benefits of podcasts …
How to use casino and comodo in Italian
Casino and comodo are two Italian words that are widely used and have several different meanings. So, you really need to master them if you want to understand Italians or feel a little bit more like a native. Casino In informal Italian casino is used in many contexts. However, because it’s informal, remember to use …
Italian graded readers to improve your language skills
A volte le persone che hanno appena iniziato a imparare l’italiano mi chiedono di suggerirgli qualcosa da leggere per migliorare le proprie abilità linguistiche. Quindi, oggi ho deciso di scrivere un breve articolo sulle letture graduate che potete leggere in italiano. Sometimes people who have just started to learn Italian ask me for reading suggestions …
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Difference between qualsiasi, qualunque, chiunque and ogni in Italian
Qualsiasi, qualunque, chiunque and ogni are four Italian words that can cause some confusion to learners. So, today I’ve decided to explain the meaning of these four Italian words and how to use them. Qualsiasi and Qualunque The first thing to mention is that qualsiasi and qualunque are synonyms in Italian, so you can pick …
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Rewards of learning a new language
Some weeks ago, I wrote an article about some of the challenges you face when you learn a new language. However, learning a new language brings also many rewards and a lot of personal satisfaction. So, today I’d like to list some of the rewards you’ll get when you learn a new language. Seven rewards …
Farcela – What it means and how to use it
Farcela is a very common Italian pronominal verb. It’s a pronominal verb because it’s composed by the verb fare plus the pronouns ce + la. Farcela in italian can be used in different situations. So, let’s see when and how to use the verb farcela. Conjugation of Farcela The conjugation of this verb is pretty …
Five language learning challenges
If you have started to learn a new language, you know that learning it is a long process that involves a lot of challenges. Today, I’d like to talk about five of these language learning challenges. 1. Inability to speak One of the first language learning challenges you will probably experience is the inability to …
