Italian language

Do you know how to use this, these, that, and those in Italian? If you are struggling with those words, don't worry, you are not alone! I noticed over time that many of my students have the same problem, even those who speak Italian well. But as usual, I have the solution for you: a new episode called "Come si usano questo e quello?" with a simple explanation that will allow you to use these demon...

Do you know the words Riconoscimento and Rievocazione? They are mechanisms that we put in place to remember what we have memorized. If you want to know about them, keep listening to this episode! :) Read the script: https://ilazed.com/?p=28465 ________________________________________ You might be interested in: Tecniche per aumentare il vocabolario: - audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/402083...

In today’s episode, I am going to talk about Addirittura, another of those strange words that are difficult to translate into the other language. If you are curious to know more about it, keep listening! :) Read the script here: - Ita: https://ilazed.com/2022/05/10/cosa-significa-addirittura/ - Eng: https://ilazed.com/2022/05/11/what-does-addirittura-mean/ You might be interested in: Figurati: - a...

In today’s episode, called What in Italian, I am going to tell you how to translate this English word into Italian. You’ll learn how to translate what in affirmative and Interrogative form, and By the end of this article, you’ll understand how to choose the right term when you speak Italian! If you are curious and you want to know more, keep listening! :) Script: - Italian version: - English versi...

In today's episode called "Speak Italian with ilazed", I am going to talk about a new podcast created for you to help you to improve your spoken Italian. Ready to finally start speaking Italian? :) If you need the script click here: If you want to listen to the first episode of Speak Italian with ilazed: - audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48162952 - script: https://ilazed.com/2022/01/04/epi...

In this episode, I am going to talk about the story of a dessert that all Italians eat on March 19th, father's day in Italy. You can find the script here: - Italian version: - English version: Read more about the Italian language and culture!! https://ilazed.com ____________________________________ Follow me on my socials: https://www.facebook.com/italianwithilazed/ https://www.instagram.com/ila_z...

In today's episode, I want to talk about an Italian verb that has several meanings, and, since the beginning of the pandemic, has become even more common. I am talking about the verb Tamponare. Read the script here: - Italian version: https://ilazed.com/2022/03/08/tamponare-in-italiano/ - English version: https://ilazed.com/2022/03/10/tamponare-in-italian/ You might be interested in: L’evoluzione...

In today's episode called "Come si Usa Non?", I am going to explain all the uses of this word, including the negative form, the pleonastic non, and how non can form affirmative sentences. If this introduction looks strange to you, keep listening to this audio, because you'll find interesting information! :) If you need the script look at: - Italian version: https://ilazed.com/2022/03/01/come-si-us...

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article in which I talked about an experiment I did last year trying to monitor my level of English. And, it was interesting to see that some of my readers wrote to me on Instagram to ask me if the actions listed were all that I did to learn this foreign language or if there were other things on which I did not specifically dwell. In today's episode "Come studio l'ingle...

In today's episode called "Parliamo di Politica?", I am going to explain a little bit of vocabulary precisely concerning politics. You'll discover some words used in a figurative way and also some expressions. Ready to start learning? If you need the script read here: English version: You might be interested in: Tavolo o tavola? Cioccolato o cioccolata? E tanto altro… - audio: https://www.spreaker...

Do you know how the stress of the Italian words works? It is not easy to understand how to pronounce words in this language, right? I know and that's why today I want to talk about the Italian accents. In this episode called "Gli Accenti Italiani", you'll find out that we have several kinds of words according to the stress we use with them! If you need the script read here: https://ilazed.com/2022...

Have you ever heard the words Boh, Dai, and Nì? They are common Italian words that all Italians use daily. In today's episode, I have explained what they mean and how you can use them, giving you, as usual, many examples! If you need the script, read here: - Italian version: https://ilazed.com/2022/02/02/dai-boh-e-ni/ - English version: https://ilazed.com/2022/02/03/how-to-use-dai-boh-and-ni/ You...

Have you ever wondered how to spell names, surnames, or addresses in Italian? Whatever is your answer today you are going to find it out. In Italian, we have a specific category of nouns that we use all the time in order to spell. If you want to know more about listen to this audio! If you need the script: - Italian version: https://ilazed.com/2022/01/25/come-fare-lo-spelling-in-italiano/ - Englis...

In today's article called "Uso di Andare and Venire", I talk about these basic verbs because sometimes they can make students struggle to use them properly. If you too think that sometimes for you is not clear how to use these verbs, keep reading the following lines. I am sure that you'll find interesting hints! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2022/01/11/uso-di-andare-e-venire/ English...

A new year is here, and like always, we write a list with our good resolutions. I did it too last year! I wrote down that I wanted to monitor my English for an entire year. And now, a year later, you can listen to the results of my experiment! If you need the script click here: - Italian version: https://ilazed.com/2022/01/11/propositi-per-il-nuovo-anno-un-anno-dopo/ - English version: https://ila...

In today's episode, I want to share with you a poem written by the famous Gianni Rodari, a poet, journalist, and pedagogy expert. It is a nice nursery rhyme that talks about the legendary Befana and that I would like you to know! You might be interested in: Il 6 gennaio: - audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/42799628 - script: https://ilazed.com/2019/01/06/il-6-gennaio-il-giorno-dellepifania-o...

Today, I am going to tell you some lucky charms that Italians use on New Yeasr's Eve to attract abundance and happiness. If you want to know more about these Italian traditions and beliefs keep listening to this episode and don't forget to let me know if you have the same beliefs in your country or if you have different lucky charms! I can't wait to read your comments! :) You might find interestin...

Get my gifts: www.ilazed.com Christmas is getting closer and closer and that’s why I decided to take advantage of this very magical time to help you discover some Christmas vocabulary! Read the script: https://ilazed.com/2021/12/22/il-vocabolario-di-natale/ English version: https://ilazed.com/2021/12/22/christmas-vocabulary/ _________________________________________________________________________...

Are you able to talk about birth in Italian? In today’s episode called “Come parlare della nascita in Italiano”, I am going to explain to you how to announce that a new baby is coming and how to tell people that the baby was born! If this introduction makes you curious, keep reading the following lines! :) Read the script: https://ilazed.com/2021/12/15/come-parlare-della-nascita-in-italiano/ Engli...

today I would like to focus on the symbols of Christmas, symbols without which this period would not be the same. In particular, we’re going to focus on the nativity scene and the vocabulary which is related to it! Ready to get started? Read the script: https://ilazed.com/2021/12/07/i-presepi-di-natale/ Read the English version: https://ilazed.com/2021/12/07/nativity-scenes-in-italy/ You might be...

In today's episode, I'll tell you some of the Italian verbs that can be replaced by Porre. Porre can make you speak in a way a bit more refined, and if this is your goal, I recommend you to listen to this episode and to try to create sentences to practice and to feel confident while you use this word! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2021/12/01/come-si-usa-porre/ English version: https:...

In today's article called "L'importanza del Silenzio", I would like to dispel a myth that is speaking fast with no breaks makes you a better speaker. In the following lines, you'll find out why it's something I disagree with, and you can find my thought explained in 4 points. You can find the script here: https://ilazed.com/2021/11/24/limportanza-del-silenzio/ English version: https://ilazed.com/2...

Piacere is a verb a little bit particular because its conjugation has only 2 forms: Piace and Piacciono. But, it is not the only one, in fact, there are others that can be used in the same way. In today's episode, I talk about other 6 verbs that can be conjugated in the same way! Keep listening to learn more!! :) You can find the script here: https://ilazed.com/2021/11/17/verbi-simili-a-piacere/ E...

Are you struggling using the verb Piacere? Piacere is not easy at all. Many use it, but only a few people use it well! If you are in a group that is struggling to understand how this verb works, today, I have the right article for you! Read the following lines in which I tried to find the easiest way to explain the verb Piacere and, let me know in the comments if everything is clear or you need fu...

In today's episode called "Secoli in Italiano", I talk about how to use centuries in Italian. Talking to my students, especially the most advanced ones, I got that something absolutely normal for Italians can be strange to understand for students from other countries. So if you want to know more about this topic, keep reading the following lines! :) If you need the script click here: https://ilaze...