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Rachel and I walked behind Giacomo, Mary, and Hannah as we snaked our way through the Sant'Ambrogio market in Florence. Giacomo, our cooking teacher and chef, was leading us to a vegetable stall to buy ingredients for the meal we were going to make that afternoon. Deep, red radis ... Show More

ITALIAN Rachel: Hai bisogno di qualcosa dal supermercato? Carlotta: No, no, dai, non ti preoccupare. Rachel: Macché! Tanto, oggi vado al supermercato comunque. Have you ever heard an expression like the one above that starts with “tanto?” You might already know that “tanto” means ... Show More

// SENTIRE WordReference lists it as meaning: — To taste — To feel — To hear — To smell And you might be confused because you know that “ascoltare” can mean “to hear / to listen,” too. Verbs in Italian can have so many different meanings, so the entire goal of this article is to ... Show More

<p>In this lesson, learn key words and phrases to make small talk, appropriate topics as well as topics to avoid to engage effectively with Italian speakers.</p><br><p>Start learning Italian today!</p><br><p>1. Download this episode's quick guide: <a href="https://italianmatters. ... Show More

<p>“Permesso” in Italian is a polite way to ask for permission, often used when entering a room or passing through a crowded area. It translates to “May I?” or “Excuse me” demonstrating respect and courtesy in social interactions.</p><br><p>Start learning Italian today!</p><br><p ... Show More

<p>Learn ten ways to order coffee in Italy, including proper terminology, the most common types of coffee, and how to get your espresso the exact same way Italian people do.</p><br><p>Start learning Italian today!</p><br><p>1. Download this episode's quick guide: <a href="https:/ ... Show More

<p>In this episode, we’re diving into essential phrases you need to know when visiting a hairdresser in Italy. Whether you’re planning a blowout or just need a trim, knowing how to communicate your preferences in Italian will ensure you get exactly what you want.</p><br><p>Start ... Show More

<p>The “passato remoto” is a verb tense used in Italian to express actions that occurred in the distant past, primarily in formal or written contexts such as literature and history.</p><br><p>Start learning Italian today!</p><br><p>1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: <a href= ... Show More

<p>In this episode, we learn how to choose between the auxiliary verb “essere” and the auxiliary verb “avere” when using the “passato prossimo”. The “passato prossimo” is the most used type of past tense in Italian.</p><br><p>Start learning Italian today!</p><br><p>1. Download th ... Show More

<p>The verb “conoscere” and the verb “sapere” both translate into “to know” in English. These verbs are not interchangeable in Italian! Both verbs have specific uses for specific contexts. Learn their uses in this episode.</p><br><p>Start learning Italian today!</p><br><p>1. Down ... Show More