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Jul 2025
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‘Sapere’ vs. ‘conoscere’ - 2 verbs mean...

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In these short, espresso-style episodes, we help you improve your Italian a little bit each time. 💪


Today, we're joined by Carolina from the Coffee Break Italian team, and we’re exploring the difference between the verbs sapere and conoscere, both of which mean 'to know', but in very different ways! By the end of this mini-lesson, you’ll have the knowledge (and the confidence!) to know when to use the right verb in everyday conversations. 🙌


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