Italian language in English

In this episode, I will talk about Neologisms, and I will explain to you the essential thing to make them enter into the Italian dictionaries. In contrast with my other articles, in which I explain something difficult, or I give little tips to improve your Italian skills and your fluency, today will focus on the neologisms, a super interesting topic to me, and hopefully, you will find it interesti...

Passato Prossimo or Imperfetto? This is a common question asked by people who are studying Italian. In the following text, I tried to explain, with several examples, when you have to use the one or the other Italian tense. Hopefully, you will find this text easy to understand and useful. Read the script here : English Italian __________________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writin...

In today's episode, I am going to talk about The Italian fillers. These fillers can be words with a specific meaning or just exclamations, like Mah or Mmm.  If you want to know more, keep listening! :) Read the  script here : https://ilazed.com/2020/01/25/the-italian-fillers/ Italian Version: audio script ____________________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: ilal...

In this episode, I will explore this question. I’ll begin with a definition of verbal fluency and then discuss the different ways one can be fluent, based on my teaching experience. If you want to know more, keep listening to this episode! :) Read the script here :  https://ilazed.com/2020/06/05/cosa-significa-parlare-fluentemente-una-lingua/ Italian Version: audio : script _______________________...

How are your listening skills coming along? Are you able to understand Italian without any problems, or do you still find it challenging? Either way, in today’s episode titled “3 Things to Avoid for Better Listening Skills,” I’ve put together three pieces of advice that will help you boost your listening skills and enhance your comprehension. Find the script here: English version Italian version _...

In this episode called “the word Ciò in Italian”, I am going to talk about this common word in written and spoken Italian. It is a pronoun, and in this audio, I will explain how to use it and how to avoid mistakes. :) Read the script here : https://ilazed.com/2022/04/19/the-word-cio-in-italian/ Italian Version: audio script ________________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an...

Listen to this episode about Alberto Sordi, a popular actor loved by everyone. I wrote this article about him because we are celebrating the anniversary of the birth of this amazing actor, director, and human being. If you want to know more, keep listening! :) Read the script:  Italian Version: audio script ____________________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: il...

Silvio Berlusconi was one of the most influential men in Italy. As both a politician and a businessman, he had a strong impact on Italian life. I took the opportunity to talk about him even because in a few days we’ll celebrate the anniversary of his death. So, if you are curious to know more about him, keep listening to this audio :) Read the script ! https://ilazed.com/2025/06/05/silvio-berlusco...

Did you know that June 2nd is a very significant date for us Italians, as it marks the celebration of Republic Day? If you want to learn when this holiday was established and how we celebrate it, keep listening to this episode titled “Italy’s Republic Day”! Read the script : https://ilazed.com/2025/06/01/italys-republic-day/ Italian version: audio script ____________________________ You can book a...

In today’s article called Alessandro Manzoni, I shortly talk about this Italian writer, pointing out how he influenced the  Italian language  through his masterpiece: I Promessi Sposi. Read the script here: Italian version: audio script ____________________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: ilalazed@gmail.com or on: www.ilazed.com languatalk ______________________...

In this audio, called "If you want to learn love what you study", I will explain this sentence, talking in detail about it. If you think this is interesting to you, keep listening! :) Read the script : https://ilazed.com/2020/05/04/if-you-want-to-learn-love-what-you-study/ Italian version: audio script ____________________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: ilalaze...

In the following article called "The verbs Fare and Rendere", I am going to talk about two verbs that can both be translated as “to make”. Their meaning is not the same, and in today’s article, I will explain these two verbs and in particular Rendere, because it is less known. Read the script : https://ilazed.com/2020/01/11/the-verbs-fare-and-rendere/ __________________________ You can book a tria...

Since Easter is approaching, in today’s article, I want to introduce you to some Easter-themed expressions, usable every day of the year. So, if you’re curious and want to deepen your knowledge of the  Italian language , keep reading the following lines! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2025/04/14/5-easter-related-expressions/ _______________________ Italian version: audio script ______...

In this article, I will share with you some ideas to organize themed nights even if you are the only one that is interested in the Italian language. Ready to discover more? Read the  script here : https://ilazed.com/2020/03/31/italian-themed-evening/ Italian version: audio script ________________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: ilalazed@gmail.com or on: www.ilaz...

Ci mancherebbe is a common expression in Italian, and it is normally used with multiple meanings. In this episode you are going to learn how to use Ci mancherebbe according to the situation and the context. Read the script here : https://ilazed.com/2020/04/25/ci-mancherebbe-complete-version/ ________________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: ilalazed@gmail.com or...

In this episode called Italian Carnival Masks (Le Maschere di Carnevale Italiane), I am going to talk about typical Italian masks.  Their origin dates back to the XVI century, but they are still popular, and they still have a certain charm, especially on the little ones. Listen to this audio to discover these masks and their peculiarity! Script here! https://ilazed.com/2020/02/08/italian-carnival-...

Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th and is universally considered the day of love. But why is that? What happened centuries ago, and who was Valentine? Listen to this audio to learn more about this day and its history! :) Read the script here! https://ilazed.com/2025/02/06/the-story-of-saint-valentine/ _______________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: i...

In this episode, I am going to talk about the importance of the dictionary, not only for language learners but also for native speakers who want to understand the words deeply. I have also highlighted the difference between monolingual and bilingual dictionary, explaining in which cases you should use one or the other tool. If you think the following text is helpful to you, keep listening! Find th...

In the following article, I am talking about two things that allow you to talk Italian in a better way, the two basic rules of the  Italian language : the pronunciation and the agreement. They can be taken for granted but, if you pay attention to them, you will see an improvement of your written and spoken Italian. Read the script here! ______________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by...

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 read in the following lines and listen to the results of my experiment in this article called “New Year’s Resolutions: One Year Later”! Read the script here! English Italian ______________________...

Do you know of Panettone and Pandoro? They are two Italian desserts typical of Christmas. Every year they can't be missed on Italian tables, and often there is a debate on which one is the better dessert.  But the choice is something that depends exclusively on personal taste! If you want to know more about these desserts, read this article called "Panettone or Pandoro?" Read the script: English I...

In this article called “Why working online is nice”, I am going to talk about my job, the reasons I chose to work online, and why I enjoy it. I will also discuss an Italian mindset that still keeps many Italians tied to the idea of permanent employment. Read the script here: English Italian _______________________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: ilalazed@gmail.c...

In today’s article, I’ll discuss the Italian verb “Mancare”. Using this verb correctly can be a bit tricky as its meaning changes depending on the context. If you’re curious and want to explore how this verb can be used, keep reading! :) Read the script here: English Italian _______________________________ You might be interested in: Ormai : script audio Addirittura: script audio   Proprio: script...

The verb Fare is an Italian verb very common. It is a verb that is always present during our conversations, and many of our phrases and expressions use it. It can be considered a wildcard in Italian, and this is the reason why I decided to write an article with daily actions and expressions divided into three main groups: daily action. action at work, action during your free time. Read the script...

In today's episode, we're delving into the nuances of the Italian adjective "vecchio", which translates to "old" in English. We'll explore when it's appropriate to use, situations where it might be best avoided to prevent unintended offense, and a range of synonyms that can convey the same meaning with a touch more sensitivity. If you think this article might be useful for you, keep reading to fin...