Are you ready to start learning Italian? You’re in good company! Embarking on the journey of learning a new language, be it Italian or any other of the world’s 6000+ tongues, can be both exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Italian is currently one of the most popular choices for language enthusiasts, and for …
It’s no secret that we have a deep appreciation for food and family in Italy. As a result, it’s no surprise that we have many Italian quotes that relate to both! While these expressions may come across as enigmatic or weird at times, their purpose is to provide insightful guidance and convey wisdom. And they’ve …
When you first begin learning a new language, you might be led to believe that your options are limited to traditional methods of study, such as stale grammar books and formal lessons. However, the reality is that there are numerous creative ways to learn in the modern age, right at our fingertips. From educational YouTube …
Fatherhood – known as paternità in Italian – plays an extremely important role in family and society, and Italy is no exception. In fact, in the Italian language, there are six different ways to refer to the most important male figure in our lives. And with Father’s Day (la Festa del Papà) just around the …
First impressions matter. And first impressions often start at “hello”. How, then, do you say “hello” in Italian? In any language, there are many different ways to express the same idea. Some words or phrases imply friendliness and are perfect for a casual setting: “Hey, man, what’s happening?” On the other hand, some greetings are …
One of the most insidious obstacles on the way to speaking correct Italian is distinguishing the different uses of the verbs conoscere and sapere which both translate as “to know”. The problem, in its simplest representation, is the following: In this article, we will first examine these two verbs separately, then we will look in …