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The Secret to Perfectly Using Andare and Venire in Italian Conversation
Discover 15 key Italian phrases that will transform your everyday conversations, including expressions of surprise, agreement, suggestions, and more. Learn not just what these expressions mean, but how and when to use them appropriately in various situations. Each expression is a window into Italian culture, providing context that enriches your understanding and appreciation of the language. Check out more videos on this topic here
Speak Like a Native: The Power of Italian Connecting Words (Connettivi)
Discover the secrets to sounding like a native Italian speaker with our latest video, "Speak Like a Native: The Power of Italian Connecting Words (Connettivi)." This video is your comprehensive guide to understanding and using Italian connecting words effectively. Whether you are an intermediate learner or advancing towards fluency, mastering these essential elements of Italian grammar will enhance your ability to communicate complex ideas seamlessly. Check out more videos on this topic here
Metterci vs Volerci: Understanding the Difference | Italian Language Lesson
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on understanding the subtle but important differences between the Italian verbs "metterci" and "volerci." This lesson is crucial for anyone looking to master Italian grammar and enhance their fluency by accurately expressing time in Italian. Whether you are learning Italian online, taking classes, or self-studying, grasping these verbs will elevate your language skills significantly. Check out more videos on this topic here
Imperfetto vs Passato Prossimo: Understanding the Difference between 'Era' and 'È Stato'
Get to grips with when and how to use these two essential tenses. The 'imperfetto' is used for ongoing, habitual actions in the past, or to describe past situations with no definite beginning or end. On the other hand, 'passato prossimo' is used for completed actions with a definite timeframe. Through detailed explanations and examples, learn the key differences between 'era' (was) and 'è stato' (has been/was), and how their use can change the meaning of a sentence. See real-life examples that highlight the correct usage of these tenses in various contexts, helping you to speak and write more like a native Italian speaker.
Top 10 Common Mistakes in Italian (and How to Fix Them!)
Dive into the top mistakes English speakers make when learning Italian, from verb conjugations to article usage. Each mistake is thoroughly explained with examples of incorrect and correct usage, ensuring you understand how to avoid these errors. Focus on tricky areas like the use of the imperfect tense, pronoun placement, and gender agreement in nouns and adjectives.
Mastering the Use of NE in Italian: A Comprehensive Guide
Are you struggling with understanding and using the Italian word "ne"? In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the ins and outs of "ne". From its multiple uses to its various Italian grammatical rules, we'll give you everything you need to master the skill of using "ne" like a native Italian speaker.
Speak Like a Native: Italian Conjunctions Explained!
In this video you'll understand the different types of Italian conjunctions, including simple, coordinating, double, and subordinating conjunctions. Dive deep into the functionality of each type of conjunction and how they help in forming complex and coherent sentences. See real-life examples of how to use these conjunctions in various contexts to enhance your conversational skills.
How to use BUONO in Italian: Tips and Tricks
In this comprehensive guide, I will teach you everything you need to know to master the use of "buono" in Italian! As one of the most commonly used adjectives in the Italian language, understanding how to use "buono" correctly is essential for anyone learning Italian. In this video, we will cover the various ways that "buono" can be used, such as to describe food, people, and situations. Check out more videos on this topic here
The BEST Italian Pronunciation Guide [21 minutes Training]
What are the main Italian pronunciation rules? Today we will cover the complete Italian pronunciation for beginners: you will learn how to improve your Italian pronunciation. In this video we will talk about the Italian words' pronunciation and you will learn the correct Italian pronunciation. Do you want to speak Italian correctly? So don’t miss out on this video! Check out more videos on this topic here
IMPERATIVE ITALIAN FORMAL: The Rules You Need To Know in 2022
Would you like to know how to address someone formally in Italian? Today we will talk about the Italian imperative mood. This is an advanced Italian lesson in which we will cover how to use the imperative mood in Italian (aka indirect imperative Italian). Check out more videos on this topic here
The NEW Treccani Dictionary - Includes Words You've Never Heard Before!
Treccani tackles gender discrimination with a "revolutionary" new edition. The new Treccani dictionary will register the feminine form of nouns and adjectives on an equal footing with the masculine as well as abolishing gender stereotypes in its latest edition due to be published in October. We will talk about this important change in today's video. Check out more videos on this topic here
4 Tips for Talking about the Weather in Italian
Would you like to know how to talk about the weather in Italian? If so, I have 4 tips for you! In this video we will cover the Italian vocabulary required for talking about Italian weather. You will learn how to say the weather is nice in Italian and we will also talk about the seasons in Italian (le stagioni in italiano). By the end of this video you will know how to ask how’s the weather in Italian, how to answer that question, and how the Italian seasons are and you will also know one very common weather idiom. Check out more videos on this topic here
I’m Afraid to Speak Italian: 4 Tips for Overcoming Your Fear
When you’re afraid to speak Italian that’s because in your mind an INNER GAME is happening. Today I will show you how to overcome your fear with 4 tips. It is possible to stop being afraid of speaking Italian, to overcome your fear of Italian and today I will show you how to speak Italian with confidence. With these 4 learning Italian tips, speaking Italian with fear will just be an old memory! Check out more videos on this topic here
WARNING! 83% of People Fail this Italian Prepositions Test
Today we will talk about the PREPOSIZIONI SEMPLICI and PREPOSIZIONI ARTICOLATE in Italian. In this prepositions Italian practice, I have 30 questions for. You will be able to understand your knowledge about Italian prepositions of place, Italian prepositions DI vs DA, Italian simple prepositions as well as Italian combined prepositions. This is an A1 level test, that it a test of Itaian grammar for beginners. Check out more videos on this topic here
Italian Imperative Informal - The Truth About it
The IMPERATIVO is a very important mood in the Italian language. Today we will cover how to use it (we will talk about the Indirect Italian imperative informal, how it is formed and how to manage the affirmative and negative form. This means that if you are willing to discover how to form the Italian imperative formal and informal (as well as the Italian imperative with pronouns) you should definitely check out the playlist on this topic. Check out more videos on this topic here
Congiuntivo Imperfetto: How to Use it and Why You Should
Would you like to understand how to use the congiuntivo imperfetto? Great! Because in today’s video we will cover precisely how the imperfect subjunctive works in Italian. The subjunctive mood is one of the most important topics of Italian grammar and this tense is crucial for the periodo ipotetico (Italian If clauses). Check out more videos on this topic here
3 Italian If Clauses You'll Love
Would you like to have a short introduction to the Italian if clauses (periodo ipotetico in italiano)? If so, this is the place to be! Today we will talk about the “periodo ipotetico”, one of the most important topics of Italian grammar. In this Italian for Intermediate lesson we will cover what the periodo ipotetico is and how it is formed. We will talk about 3 main if clauses (reality, possibility, impossibility: the three types of conditional sentences in Italian). Check out more videos on this topic here
ITALIAN PAST CONDITIONAL: Tips and Tricks for Intermediate Learners
Do you know how to use the CONDIZIONALE PASSATO (Italian past conditional aka CONDIZIONALE COMPOSTO)? Today we will cover when to use the conditional tense in Italian and especially the meaning of the so-called “future in the past” which is used to express an action which took place or was to take place after a point referred to in the past. Are you ready to dive into today’s topic (conditional in Italian)? If so, let's dive into it! Check out more videos on this topic here
The Secret to Perfectly Using Andare and Venire in Italian Conversation
Are you struggling with when to use the Italian verbs "andare" and "venire" in your conversations? Look no further! In this video, we reveal the secret to mastering the usage of these essential verbs. Whether you're an Italian learner at the A2 level or simply want to brush up on your language skills, this lesson is for you. Check out more videos on this topic here
