Italian language

In today's episode, I am going to talk about an event that takes place in a small village of Puglia. It has passed down from year to year to the new generations. If you are curious keep reading! If you need the script read here: https://ilazed.com/2021/10/27/sembra-halloween-ma-non-e-ilazed-italian-learn-italian-italian-traditions/ You might also find interesting: - Esiste Halloween in italia? aud...

In today's podcast called "10 Espressioni di Dante usate ancora oggi", I talk about ten expressions used by Dante Alighieri more than 700 years ago and that we are still using nowadays! If you want to know how much Dante enriched the Italian language read the following lines. I am sure they will be so interesting to you! If you need the script click here: https://ilazed.com/2021/10/20/10-espressio...

Are you still struggling with prepositions? New tips are ready for you! In today’s article called “Le Preposizioni di tempo,” I am talking about prepositions of time, focusing on how to use them with times, days, months, and years. In the end, I will give just a short explanation about centuries. If you are curious, don’t miss out on this new episode! You can find here the script: https://ilazed.c...

In today’s episode called “Trucchi per usare Bene e Buono”, I talk again about these two Italian words. In the past, I have already explained these words from the perspective of grammar. Now, I would like to give you a little advice, very helpful even if the grammar is not your cup of tea! So, let’s move on, and let’s start listening to the audio! 🙂 If you need the script you can find it here: ht...

In this episode called "Come si pronuncia la lettera S?", I talk about pronunciation, focusing on the Italian s. Likely you know that in Italian, there are two different ways to pronounce the letter s, and in the following lines, I will explain some basic rules so you can say this letter perfectly. If you need the script click here: https://ilazed.com/2021/09/28/come-si-pronuncia-la-lettera-s/ ___...

In this episode called "Verbi simili dal significato diverso", I talk about five couples of Italian verbs very similar to each other but completely different in their meanings. If you are curious to know them and if you wish to improve your vocabulary, this is the right resource for you! You can find the script here: https://ilazed.com/2021/09/21/verbi-simili-dal-significato-diverso/ You might als...

In today's episode, called "Cosa significa tale?", I am talking about the Italian word Tale. It has, like several other Italian words, several meanings, and I will reveal them. If you want to know other words difficult to translate in foreign languages, find them in the other articles of my blog. You can fond this script here: https://ilazed.com/2021/09/15/cosa-significa-tale/ ____________________...

Would you like to speak the Italian language better? Would you like to be able to speak formally or speak in a proper way in every situation?  In today's article called "Parla in modo più forbito!" you'll learn six synonyms of Italian verbs very common. Are you ready to take your Italian to the next level? Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2021/09/08/parla-in-modo-piu-forbito/ _____________...

Have you ever heard about Sfogline? In today's episode, I talk about Italian culture and traditions, avoiding, at least for today, talking about grammar. If you want to know more about this figure of the city of Bologna, listen to this audio! If you need the script click here: https://ilazed.com/2021/09/01/le-sfogline/ _______________________________________________________________________________...

Are you struggling with prepositions? New tips are ready for you! In today's episode called "Le preposizioni di tempo", I am talking about prepositions of time, focusing on how to express future actions and how to express duration. If you are curious, don't miss out on this new episode! If you need the script here is the link: https://ilazed.com/2021/08/25/le-preposizioni-di-tempo/ You might be in...

Are you afraid of speaking Italian? No panic! In today's episode, I am giving some tips to you to overcome your fear of speaking. In particular, if you are shy and pretty quiet even in your language, these tips could be helpful for you! Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2021/08/19/paura-di-parlare-in-italiano-niente-panico/ ___________________________________________________________________...

In today's episode called "Uso pratico delle preposizioni", I am going to explain how to use Italian prepositions in daily conversation. In particular, I am going to focus on the right prepositions to use with places.  If you are struggling with understanding this grammar topic, read this series of articles about Italian prepositions! Read the script: https://ilazed.com/2021/08/11/uso-pratico-dell...

In today's episode, I am going to talk about Italian prepositions. Possibly many of you already know that I consider them the most challenging topic of Italian grammar. They are hard to master, and that's why I decided to write a series of articles about them. As usual, I will try to explain grammar in the easiest way, and hopefully, in the end, you will understand how they work! Read the script h...

In today's episode, called "10 falsi amici: avverbi", you will learn how to translate in Italian ten English adverbs. They are often translated in the wrong way by my students. Listen to this podcast to see if you too make the same mistakes! :) Read the script: https://ilazed.com/2021/07/26/10-falsi-amici-avverbi/ You might also be interested in: - Possibly in italiano: audio: https://www.spreaker...

In today's episode, I am focusing on why it is worldwide known that the Italian people don't speak foreign languages. Lately, I have been talking to my students about this topic, comparing Italians and people from the North of Europe, like Swedish, Dutch, Danish. We noticed that there are differences in the way we approach and use foreign languages! There are historical reasons for sure, but there...

In today's episode called Possibly in Italiano, I explain how to translate the English word Possibly in Italian. A common rule says that when an English adverb ends in -ly, it should be translated -mente. But by listening to this audio, you will learn that Possibilmente isn't always the best choice in Italian. Are you ready to learn more?! Read the text here: https://ilazed.com/2021/07/14/possibly...

In today's episode, I talk about how to say I'm sorry in Italian. Everybody should know this easy sentence in the language they are learning, and that's why I decided to talk about it and highlight a common mistake I noticed during my lessons. Listen to this episode to know more! script: https://ilazed.com/2021/07/07/chiedere-scusa-in-italiano/ You might be interested in: Come dire a qualcuno che...

In today's episode, I talk about words from other languages, which we currently use in Italian. Most of them come from the English language, while others come from French, Spanish, Portuguese, and so on... If you are curious to know more about them, don't miss this episode! script: https://ilazed.com/2021/07/08/le-parole-straniere-in-italiano/ You might be interested in: - Parole straniere con acc...

In today's episode, I talk about five different resources to practice the Italian language, especially reading. In this episode, I have listed resources easy to find and adapt for every level, included beginners. Remember, even if your level is intermediate or higher, sometimes doing a step back can be helpful. There is always a chance to learn new things! Read the script: https://ilazed.com/2021/...

In today's episode, I am going to talk about "Gli esami di maturità", an important event for all the Italian students. It is important not only because it is a difficult test, but because it marks the passege from adolescence to adulthood. If you are curious to know more about, please keep listening to it! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2021/06/14/gli-esami-di-maturita/ And you can al...

In today's episode, I am going to talk about different type of Italian neologisms. I will provide explanation of how new words were born giving you different examples. script: https://ilazed.com/2021/07/09/vari-tipi-di-neologismi-learn-italian/ If you wish to learn more about the Italian neologisms please listen to: I neologismi: - audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23861229 - script: https:/...

In today's episode, I am going to talk about how ask a question and answer to it. In this audio you can find useful tips to avoid mistakes and to make sure to use correct sentenses when you answer in Italian. You can find the script on: https://ilazed.com/2021/09/28/chiedere-e-rispondere-in-italiano/ You might like: 7 consigli per non farsi prendere dal panico durante una conversazione in italiano...

In today's episode, I am going to talk about numbers in Italian. Don't worry though, My instention is not talking about the name of the numbers from 1 to 10, but I'll explain something more to you. I'll focuse on the main mistakes made by my students and with my hel you'll learn particularity of this topic that (maybe) you never thought about. Are you ready to start learning? If you need to refres...

How do you translate time into Italian? Do you know there are many ways? In today's episode I am going to explain to you every Italian word that can be used when you want to translate the English time. Don't miss this episode if you want to avoid the mistakes commonly made by my students. And you can also find the English version of my blog. So, even if you are a beginner you can read my tips and...

In today's episode, I am going to share with you 8 Italian phrases commonly used in the Italians daylife. Listen to this podcast, learn and start using this expressions to be able to talk like a native speaker! script: https://ilazed.com/2021/07/08/8-frasi-tipiche-degli-italiani/ You might like: Alternative alla parola velocemente: - audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/41397026 - script: https...