Get ready for a shopping extravaganza, because let me tell you, Italy knows how to bring on the retail bliss! Whether you’re looking for fashion labels, vintage treasures, or just adorable souvenirs to remind you of your Italian vacation, the country has it all. The best part? Shopping in Italy is not just about buying …
We recently conducted a survey in our Facebook group to discover the most popular Italian words among our readers, and over 900 of you responded! While some results, like prego (you’re welcome) and gelato (ice cream), were expected, others proved to be quite surprising. Below are the top 20 words that you, our readers, consistently …
Italian verbs can be categorised as being -are, -ere, or -ire verbs. We’ve already discussed the -are verbs here and -ere verbs here. Now the time has come to talk about the third and final type category of Italian verbs: “third conjugation” -ire verbs. How to conjugate IRE verbs in Italian Much like the other …
I can vividly recall all the Halloween costumes I donned during my childhood. If I’m being entirely truthful, my very first Halloween is a memory captured in photographs rather than one I can recall firsthand. In those pictures, I’m dressed as a red crayon, a choice made by my parents. After I outgrew the crayon …
Most learners will agree that Italian, on the whole, is a fairly easy language to pronounce. It doesn’t have as many sounds as other languages (yes, English, I’m looking at you), nor as many complex consonant clusters. Still, there are a few words that can present a challenge to English speakers, even after years of …
Did you know that there isn’t just one way to say ‘I want’ in Italian, but three? Depending on the context and the level of formality, you can use different expressions to convey your desire. Understanding these nuances adds depth to your grasp of the language and allows you to communicate more effectively in various …