Italian language

In this podcast I am going to share with you 3 effective tips to find some time to dedicate to your passions. These suggestions work perfectly for me: they help me to organize my day, and also help me to let me know when I have to focus and work hard and when I have to rest. Let me know in the comment if you think these tips are helpful for you too! If you need to read the script you can find it h...

The verb "fare" is an Italian verb very common. It can be considered a wildcard in Italian, and this is the reason why I decided to create a podcast with daily actions and expressions divided into three main groups. Ready to discover more? If you need the script you can click here: https://ilazed.com/2019/09/15/30-espressioni-con-il-verbo-fare/ On my website www.ilazed.com you can find other expla...

In this podcast I am going to talk about how much our personality traits can affect our ability to talk a foreign language and also how much time we need to feel comfortable and ready to speak. I think this is a very interesting topic. Do you agree? If you need the script you can click here: https://ilazed.com/2019/09/07/la-personalita-e-le-lingue-straniere/ On my website www.ilazed.com you can fi...

In this podcast I am going to explain 4 Italian words a little bit challenging: meglio, peggio, migliore and peggiore. As usually my explanation will be as easy as possible with many examples and I hope you will find this audio helpful. If you need to read the script you can find it here: https://ilazed.com/2019/08/31/meglio-migliore-peggio-e-peggiore/ And you can test your comprehension by taking...

In this podcast I am going to talk about how much is the important don't translate sentences from a language into another literally and I will give you exemples with real mistakes made by my students. If you are curious keep listening! If you want to read the text you can click this link: https://ilazed.com/2019/08/25/traduzione-letterale/ And if you want to test your comprehension take the quiz:...

Do you know the word Magari? And do you know how to use it? Listen to this podcast and practice with the exercises! You can find the script here: https://ilazed.com/2019/08/17/how-to-use-magari/ And you can see if everything is clear to you with these exercises: https://ilazed.com/quick-questionnaires/magari/ https://ilazed.com/quick-questionnaires/magari-2-2/

August is a very popular month for Italian vacations. In fact, many are the Italians who leave their cities in August to reach tourist destinations and finally get some rest. But what has changed during the time? Listen to this podcast if you want to know more about! If you need the script you can click this link: https://ilazed.com/2019/08/03/le-vacanze-degli-italiani-italian-habits-italian-vacat...

In this podcast, you will find 5 common mistakes Italian learners (or at least my students) make more. Listen to this audio and discover if you are making the same mistakes when you speak Italian! You can find the script here: https://ilazed.com/2019/07/21/i-5-errori-piu-comuni-in-italiano/ And don't forget to follow me on my social to get my daily Italian pills, especially Instagram! :) https://w...

Do you already know Italian grammar? Do you already know many words? Are you able to understand Italian people talking? Great, this is really a good point to start so, my question is why don’t you speak yet? Don’t worry, it’s just a matter of practice! For this reason, in this podcast, I am going to ask you practicing with 3 exercises. And with some time you will be able to see a significant impro...

In this psdcast I am going to talk about these two words that often confuse Italian learners. It is easy to understand why this happens: the English term "education" is automatically linked to the Italian word "educazione", which is not a good translation. If you make the same mistake or if you are just curious to know more about these words keep listening. You can find the script clicking this li...

Listen to this podcast to know the story of Alberto Manzi, an Italian teacher who had the merit to teach to millions of Italians the Italian language through his popular tv show "Non è mai troppo tardi". If you need the script you can click this link: https://ilazed.com/2019/06/29/alberto-manzi-il-maestro-degli-italiani/

Listen this podcast in order to learn the particular uses of these common Italian verbs: andare, fare, sapere! If you need the script you can click this link: https://ilazed.com/2019/06/22/andare-fare-sapere-gli-usi-particolari-di-questi-verbi/

Listen this podcast where I'll talk about mistakes. I am aware most of the people are terrified to say something stupid or to be judged from native speakers and not. But if they try to change their point of view will understand that even if they say a wrong word or even an whole sentence, nothing so bad will happen.

Double letters or single letters? In this podcast I will talk about some grammar rules to let you understand if you have to use a single or double letter. Obviously, it is impossible to analyze every single word, but I hope that these general rules will help you improve your writing skills and consequently the way you speak! If you need the script follow this link:  https://ilazed.com/2019/06/08/d...

If you would like to be able to speak a good Italian, with a good pronunciation you should listen this podcast and understand why you you should focus on double letters.  If you need the script click the link: https://ilazed.com/2019/06/01/le-doppie-in-italiano/

“If you want to learn a language don’t take advices from native speakers”. Listen what I think about this statement I found in a blog. If you need to read the script click this link: ilazed.com/2019/05/26/learn-with-native-speakers/

Have you ever experienced the feeling of anxiety and panic when you speak Italian or other foreign languages? Don’t worry… In today’s podcast I’m going to give you 7 important tips to have a stimulating conversation in Italian, starting from the listening of our interlocutors to the speaking skills necessary to reply them. click the link if you want to read the script https://ilazed.com/2019/05/18...

Ormai is one of those words that can be very tricky for Italian learners because it can change the meaning and the way how it is used. Learn all the meaning of this word and how to use it. Click this link for the script: https://ilazed.com/2019/05/04/how-to-use-ormai/

In this podcast I am going to talk about watching movies and tv series in Italian, focusing on subtitles. Is it better to use the subtitles or not? And in case you decide to use them which language should you set? Listen and read the text if you need it following this link: https://ilazed.com/2019/04/27/imparare-litaliano-con-i-film-sottotitoli-si-sottotitoli-no/

To feel stuck and think that you are not able to have a conversation a very common feeling. Every language learner, when starts to learn a new language, sooner or later needs to face this problem. In this podcast I am going to share 3 of my tips to overcome this phase keep listening! If you need the text click this link https://ilazed.com/2019/04/06/ti-blocchi-quando-devi-parlare-italiano-niente-p...

In this podcast I am going to talk about how to use proprio. This is one of those words that can be very tricky for Italian learners because it can change the meaning and the way how it is used. I have tried to make the explanation as simple as possible and hopefully, you will find this article useful. If you need to read the text click here: https://ilazed.com/2019/03/26/how-to-use-proprio/

The idea of this podcast came fromn by a series of questions by a guy that he wanted to know “exactly” how much time it takes to become fluent in Italian. Listen the factors that in my opinion can influence the time people learn a language. If you need the script you can find it here: https://ilazed.com/2019/03/16/imparare-litaliano-in-quanto-tempo-parlero-fluentemente/ Read this article in Englis...

In this podcast I am going to talk about the Italian pronouns tu, lei and voi and the evolution of their use during the centuries until now. I will explain also which of these three pronouns are used nowdays. If you want to read the script click this link: https://ilazed.com/2019/02/17/storia-del-tu-lei-e-voi/

In this podcast I am going to talk about how to use Lei, the Italian courtesy form. Listen how to use it and if you need the text click this link https://ilazed.com/2019/01/27/la-forma-di-cortesia-lei/

In order to refer to people in Italian are used the pronouns called “pronomi allocutivi”. Listen how to use tu, lei and voi and if you nedd to read the script click the following click: https://ilazed.com/2019/01/20/tu-lei-voi-i-pronomi-allocutivi/