Learning materials for Italian learners - Lingoda https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/category/learning-materials-it/ The Online Language School Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:06:53 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lingoda-2020-favicon-150x150.png Learning materials for Italian learners - Lingoda https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/category/learning-materials-it/ 32 32 Level up your language learning with Lingobites!  https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/lingobites/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:00:35 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=80591 Do you ever wish to recall expressions from class more quickly during conversations? Are you struggling to remember new vocabulary and grammar?  Well, fret no more! Lingoda is launching Lingobites, a new language-learning tool created by both experts and AI. Lingobites is designed to boost your progress and confidence in applying your language skills. It […]

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]]> Online vs offline language schools: How to choose? [2024] https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/online-vs-offline-language-schools/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:30:31 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=80620 Online vs offline language schools: how are you supposed to choose? When you’re finally ready to commit to language classes, this decision is perhaps the hardest. Let’s talk about why. In our increasingly globalized world, learning a new language is smart. It’ll boost your career, help you stand out in today’s competitive job market and […]

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]]> CEFR language levels made easy https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/language-levels/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:40:09 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=80358 ‘My Spanish is good, but I’d like to be a little more fluent’. ‘My French is basic for now. I can only say a few simple things’. It’s common to think of your language proficiency this way. However, if you want to find out what your true foreign language level is, you should learn about […]

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]]> What’s the best way to learn Italian? https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/how-to-learn-italian/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:08:14 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79939 A German novelist, Thomas Mann, described Italian as the most beautiful language in the world. If you are interested in learning Italian, resources to achieve just that abound online. While self-study is one option, having the support of native-level teachers (like those provided by Lingoda) really is a game changer. Whatever path you decide to […]

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]]> 97 ‘-are’ verbs in Italian https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/are-verbs-italian/ Tue, 21 May 2024 09:20:33 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79815 In their infinite form, you can divide Italian verbs into three groups based on their endings: -are, -ere and -ire verbs. These verb groups are also known, respectively, as verbi di prima, seconda and terza coniugazione (first, second and third conjugation verbs). Learning how to identify and conjugate these verbs is the perfect way to […]

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]]> Sorry in Italian: How to apologize in 29 different ways https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/how-to-say-sorry-in-italian/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:48:28 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79599 Everyone — yes, even Italians — can make mistakes that may warrant an apology. Fortunately, the Italian language has no shortage of ways to say “I’m sorry” or otherwise ask for forgiveness. Should you need to apologize to someone the next time you’re in Italy, it’s best to learn a few variants that may apply […]

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]]> Coffee in Italy: History, types and how to order https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/coffee-in-italy/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:01:30 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79588 You can’t fully understand the Bel Paese without first wrapping your head around the tradition of coffee in Italy. Imagine: you step out the door, reach the neighborhood bar (coffee house), walk to the counter and order a caffè macchiato (an espresso “stained” with a small spot of milk). Or, in the comfort of your […]

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]]> La famiglia: How to talk about family in Italian https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/italian-for-family/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:43:30 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79573 La famiglia (the family) is an integral and intricate part of Italian culture. Sure, it may at times be portrayed in an exaggerated manner, but it’s undeniable that both the nuclear and extended family play a powerful role in the lives of many Italians.  It’s not uncommon for extended families in Italy to live in […]

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]]> ‘A tavola!’ 102 words about food in Italian https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/food-in-italian/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:29:09 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79567 Italians say “l’appetito vien mangiando” (the appetite comes with eating) and we surely hope to stimulate your appetite for learning with this vocabulary guide to food in Italian. Indeed, Italy and food are almost inseparable concepts and when you think of tasty, soulful cuisine, no country compares with the world-famous Boot.  So, unbutton those trousers, […]

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]]> How to say the months of the year in Italian https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/months-in-italian/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:02:04 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79484 Carnival, the Festa della Repubblica (Day of the Republic), Ferragosto and la vendemmia (harvest season) are all important events on the Italian calendar. If you don’t learn how to say the months of the year in Italian, you might just miss them! So, to keep the festivities going all year round, it’s best to get […]

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]]> How to say ‘I like’ in Italian https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/i-like-in-italian/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:53:51 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79463 What do Italians say when they like something? Well, there’s quite a range of options available. First and foremost, in Italian, ‘I like’ doesn’t translate literally. To make things easier for English-speaking students, it is best to think of it as in ‘X thing/person/situation is pleasing to me’.   Additionally, to say ‘I like’ in Italian, […]

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]]> Italian present tense made easy: A comprehensive guide https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/italian-present-tense/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:44:57 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79418 If there’s something Italian is known for, it’s the rich variety of verb tenses. Before you get ahead of yourself and jump into those deep waters, let’s dip a toe with the Italian present tense or presente indicativo. It may be the simplest of tenses, but its uses range widely. From describing current situations to […]

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