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Il Gerundio Il Gerundio nella lingua italiana esprime l’idea del verbo in funzione di complemento (di tempo, di modo, di mezzo, di causa ecc); es. Lavorando ( = col lavoro) mi guadagno la vita; Avendo sbagliato ( = A causa dello sbaglio) sono stati puniti. Il gerundio ha solo 2 […]
Italian is considered one of the most romantic and melodic languages in the history of the world. It is one of the more desirable languages to learn, and people from all around the world strive to master this enchanting tongue. The history of the Italian language actually illustrates the history of […]
I think pizza is the most popular dish around the world. Most people think pizza has Italian origins and this is mostly true, but the dish may have some very ancient roots, indeed. The Persians were probably the first to put vegetables on large slices of bread and it appears they […]
Most Italian consonant sound the same as in English. However, there are a few spelling peculiarities you should take notice of: c before an e or an i is always pronounced soft ch is always pronounced hard, as in the letter k ca, co, and cu are always pronounced hard For […]
Do you know what to say in a hotel in Italy? When travelling to Italy and staying in a hotel, there is little risk people will not understand English: every receptionist speaks at least one foreign language and English is always a must. However, if you are staying in smaller, family run […]
For many learning Italian it’s confusing as to when to use the passato prossimo (present perfect) rather than the past (passato remoto or imperfetto). Things get even more complicated when you add geography into the equation. In the South of Italy you will find many people who use the passato remoto […]
Quanto costa? “How much is it?”. The most important sentence to learn in any language before going shopping. Just remember that, according to Italian law, all prices are supposed to be displayed on merchandise. Sconto? “Sconto”, discount is the word to obtain a great bargain and to negotiate a better price. […]
In Italian grammar, we use the conditional tense when it refers to an action that is possible or likely, but dependent upon a condition. Example: I would go on holiday, but I haven’t enough time. Vorrei andare in vacanza ma non ho abbastanza tempo. It can be used in two tenses, the present, by conjugation of […]
During a date it is sometimes difficult to start a conversation, as it may require more confidence than usual: if you are out on the town together, it means you probably like each other already, but a good chat may help to get to know each other better. Generally […]
In Italy and forgot your watch back at the hotel? Need to know if you’re on track to make it to the store or gallery before it closes? Here are some easy tips and phrases to make asking about the time easy during your stay in Italy. “Che ora è“ is one […]