Italian pronouns: why they’re tricky and how to use them
Italian pronouns are one of the trickiest parts of the language — even for advanced learners. Here’s why, and how to approach them without stress.
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Italian food vocabulary — a journey through regions and flavours
Learning Italian food vocabulary goes way beyond pizza and mozzarella.A linguistic and cultural journey.
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Italian prepositions: how to learn them the right way
Italian prepositions are hard? Only if you study them the wrong way. Here’s my approach as a teacher — no endless tables, no fear of making mistakes.
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Learning Italian for travel: how to start the right way
Want to learn Italian for your trips to Italy? Not all beginner courses are the same. Here’s why the approach matters more than the textbook.
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Italian passato remoto: when to use it (and when not to)
The Italian passato remoto confuses a lot of learners. But is it really used that often? An honest answer from a tutor.
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Advanced Italian: what it really means and how to get there
Almost nobody calls themselves advanced — often out of modesty. But what does advanced Italian actually mean? The story of Tadek could help you.
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Learning Italian in summer: how and why to do it
Who says you can’t study in summer? As an adult, learning Italian in your free time is a choice and summer might be the perfect moment. The stories of Jaap and Karolina show why.
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What to read in Italian to improve your level
Children’s books? Pinocchio? Not always a good idea. Here’s what to actually read in Italian to improve — and above all, how to do it without losing the pleasure.
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How long does it take to learn Italian?
There’s no single answer. It depends on your goals, your time and how much you enjoy the process. The stories of Przemek, Barbara and José say it all.
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Is Italian easy or hard to learn? Honest answer from a teacher
There’s no single answer. Italian has simple aspects and complex ones — but if you’re learning for pleasure, in your free time, the question itself changes completely.