Apologies can be quite challenging. Even the legendary Elton John, in all his musical glory, admitted that “sorry” seems to be the hardest word. Add to that the fact that we have many ways to say sorry in Italian and it becomes clear that apologising can be quite complex. Given its richness and expressive nature, …
Welcome to our third encounter with the subjunctive: if you have read our previous articles, you should have a clear idea of how to use this important verb mood; if you have not read them yet, you can find them here and here. Today we will conclude our journey by talking about the subjunctive ‘in …
In this article, I’d like to explore a very common error that learners of Italian, especially native English speakers, tend to make. It concerns two expressions: avere senso and fare senso. Although they both contain the word senso (sense), the difference in their meaning couldn’t be greater. Avere senso / Fare senso In English, when …
10 motivi per visitare l’Italia più uno per non andare Italy, a global favorite among travellers, hardly needs an introduction. It’s a land that effortlessly stitches together vibrant art cities, world-class museums, and enchanting villages, all under its irresistible cuisine. It’s enough to make you want to pack up and catch the next flight. L’Italia, …
Mother’s Day is coming up! The second Sunday of May is recognised in Italy, as well as many other countries around the world, as Mother’s Day (la Festa della Mamma) – the day to celebrate our amazing mothers. In Italy, Mother’s Day as it is celebrated today is a relatively new holiday. This holiday and …
Animal sounds are among the first sounds that children produce when they start talking. Using these sounds is an easy way for them to start communicating with the world around them. Children first imitate the sound of the animal itself and then, at a later stage, are able to say the name of the specific …