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Italian Words That Come From Literature – Part 2: Adjectives

02/17/2021

In this post, you'll find some Italian adjectives that come from literature
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It’s time for another round of Italian words that come from literature. 

Two weeks ago I wrote a blog post focusing on the Italian nouns that derive from books and theatre plays, today I am exploring the same topic but with a focus on adjectives.

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Italian Words That Come From Literature – Part 1: Nouns

02/04/2021

A post about Italian nouns that come from literature
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The idea to write a blog post about Italian nouns that are related to literature comes from Italian politics. 

I couldn’t sleep, a few nights ago, and I started thinking about our (ex)Prime Minister – not exactly the right thought to go back to sleep, I know – and I said to myself: “È proprio un azzeccagarbugli“. This weird word comes from Alessandro Manzoni’s I promessi sposi and made me think of all the Italian words that have similar origins.

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[Italian Grammar] Imperfetto vs. Passato Prossimo: When To Use One or the Other?

01/21/2021

When to use imperfetto or passato prossimo in Italian
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Knowing when to use imperfetto or passato prossimo is one of the most difficult aspects of the Italian language, in my opinion.

I have seen many students struggle with this topic. In some cases, they were even advanced students who could use the congiuntivo quite confidently, for example, but would still stumble upon the choice of when to use imperfetto or passato prossimo.

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Pausa Caffè: A Challenge To Overcome Your Fear of Speaking Italian

01/07/2021

Pausa Caffè is a challenge that helps your overcome your fear of speaking Italian, one of the most common issues of students
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“I can write, read and understand Italian well but the real issue is when I have to speak!”.

I cannot tell you how many times I have heard this sentence. This is what a lot of people tell me when they contact me for speaking practice but it is also what I am told by my students and what I read in comments and messages here and there.

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How To Start Studying Italian Again After A Long Break

11/26/2020

How to start studying Italian again
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The questions I get about studying Italian are always an incredible source of inspiration. 

I am blessed with many students and passionate followers and this means I am frequently asked for general advice about studying Italian or for tips and ideas to make language practice more effective.

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Using Instagram Stories For Your Italian Listening Practice

10/01/2020

Instagram Stories are a perfect tool to practice languages. In this post, you'll find some interesting profiles to use for your Italian listening practice
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Instagram is a really awesome tool for practicing languages. 

Even when it was only used to share photos, it was a great way to learn new words, improve vocabulary, or practice reading comprehension. Nowadays, with Instagram Stories, Ig Tv, and Reels, it is literally packed with useful content you can use to improve your language skills.

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How To Make The Most of Giorno Dopo Giorno (And Of Language Practice in General)

09/03/2020

If you are looking for some good Italian practice, Giorno dopo giorno is the perfect program for you to be inspired and study a bit every day
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I have received a few inquiries about Giorno dopo giorno, lately and I’d love to share some of my answers with you. 

I have decided to do it because, while answering emails requiring more information about the service, I have realized that some of the tips I gave can be applied to language learning in general, and I thought they might be useful for all students.

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[Italian Grammar] Verbs With Direct or Indirect Object Pronouns

06/23/2020

In this post, you'll find a focus on Italian verbs that take direct or indirect object pronouns
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When students first study direct object pronouns in Italian, things seem quite easy. 

It just takes some time to memorize all the different pronouns but their use is very straightforward. The same can be said for indirect object pronouns but things become a bit more complicated when you need to figure out whether to use one or the other.

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What is Giorno dopo giorno?

06/11/2020

Giorno dopo giorno is your daily Italian practice, a way to work on your Italian on a daily basis
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A new service comes out today and I am super excited! 

Some of you may remember the Italian writing challenge, back in February. It was a challenge I created to encourage students to practice their writing skills in Italian by doing some daily tasks.

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How To Enjoy Learning A Language Again (After Studying It For A Long Time)

05/21/2020

Learning a language is a very long process, that takes lot of time and dedication. Here's how to enjoy learning a language again after studying it for a while
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Learning a foreign language is a very long process. 

Fluency in a foreign language doesn’t happen overnight, unfortunately, but it takes years and years. In most cases, it takes all your life to master a language, and actually, that process never ends.

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