Sometimes you need to learn to say “no,” but today you will learn how to say “not” in Italian. It can be very useful to learn how to change sentences from positive to negative. Italian grammar differs from English grammar in one important way regarding negatives. When you change a …
A personal experience So you want to learn how to start thinking in Italian… Maybe learn the language faster? Many years ago, I went to Italy with my boyfriend. It must have been one of my first times. I spoke no Italian and he spoke a just tiny bit, based …
Here are some important Italian business words and phrases that are very handy to know. Some them are similar but have different meanings that are essential to be aware of in the business world. 1. gli affari Come vanno gli affari? (“How’s business?”) Affare sounds kind of like “affair.” As …
We use the conjunction “but” to justify, to protest, to get out of doing an unpleasant task. “But” is one of those words that we use a zillion times a day without even thinking about it. There are 3 words used to say “but” in Italian. In English, we’re not …
Italians like to look nice when out and about: ironed shirts and trousers, clean shoes, hair just right… insomma (all in all), everything in its place. In many cases, this includes il trucco (makeup). The noun il trucco also means “trick,” so in a sense you are tricking the onlooker …
When traveling in Italy, you might say or do something that you didn’t intend to: that is, by accident. But if you’re not familiar with certain Italian customs and expressions, or you use a word in the wrong context, you can easily make a fool of yourself or offend someone …
Italian is known for being a romantic, musical language. Accordingly, it can be used to flirt at another level. Doesn’t everything just sound more seductive in Italian? That’s why it’s for being the language of love. Even Charles V agreed that Italian is the perfect language for flirting in his …
When your first learning a language it can be really hard to have a normal conversation with people. Whether it be asking simple directions, ordering food, or even small talk. In this article we will be covering the top 5 need to know Italian verbs. As a result this will …
Italy is well known all over the the world for being one of the best countries for food! As a result, next time you go to Italy, you will want to eat in a restaurant or trattoria. Why not have an authentic experience and order your food in Italian? A …
Everyone is joining the bandwagon when it comes to learning Italian. It is the fourth most studied language in US colleges and high schools but the interesting thing is the growth rate for enrollment in Italian classes. It grows 20% faster than any other language! There are great advantages to …
