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 …
Mi sembra che la pasta sia cotta! Imagine an evening at the house of Italian friends, let’s call them Elena and Marco: a few laughs, an appetiser, maybe a Prosecco or a Spritz while you wait to take your place at the table with your friends. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and you walk …
Chi ha paura del congiuntivo? Who is afraid of the subjunctive mood? Many, it seems, judging by the rivers of ink spilt on the subject. The debate ‘subjunctive or no subjunctive’ also found its way into television programmes, and for years now the refrain ‘the subjunctive is dead’ has been heard at conferences and in …
Italian is often described as one of the most beautiful and poetic languages in the world. With its soft, melodic sound and rich vocabulary, it’s no wonder many people are drawn to learning it. But make no mistake – while Italian may be beautiful, it can also be quite challenging to learn, with complex grammar …