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Italian Grammar Made Easy
Simplified audio lessons, printable guides, auto-graded quizzes, and specific action steps to help you learn Italian grammar with ease. This is the mission of the Italian Grammar Made Easy podcast!
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Episodes
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#27: Italian Words with One English Translation
There are many words in Italian that have one single translation in English. For example, “il tavolo” and “la tavola” both mean “table” in English, but their…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#26: How to Agree and Disagree in Italian
Being able to agree and disagree in another language is an important skill! In this lesson, we cover must-know words and phrases to agree and disagree in…
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#25: How to Use "Potere", "Riuscire", and "Sapere"
In this episode we cover three verbs: “potere”, “riuscire”, and “sapere”. Depending on context, these three verbs can all mean “to be able to” in English. The…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#24: How to Express Probability
When expressing probability in Italian, should you use “forse” or “magari”? What’s the difference and are there other ways to say whether something is probable…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#23: Giving Compliments and Congratulations in Italian
What phrases can we use to compliment someone in Italian? What about congratulating someone? In this lesson, we cover essential words for giving compliments…
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#22: How to Tell the Time in Italian
In this episode, we cover how to tell the time in Italian. Note that in Italy the 24-hour clock, or military time, is very common and used at museums…
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#21: How to Build Sentences in Italian
Building sentences in Italian it’s easier than you think! In this lesson, we cover the basic word order in Italian so that you can start building Italian…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#20: Ten Useful Phrases for When You Forget How to Speak Italian
You’re answering a question in Italian and all of a sudden you are not sure what to say. Trust me, this happens to everyone. In this lesson, we cover ten…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#19: Twenty Ways to Say Thank You and You Are Welcome
To say “thank you” in Italian, we can simply say “grazie”. To say “you are welcome”, we can use “prego”. There are also more advanced expressions we can use in…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#18: The Verb "Fare": Meaning and Uses
In this episode, we talk about the verb “fare”. While the main translation in English is “to do, to make”, there are many fixed expressions with “fare”. For…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#17: Ten Colloquial Expressions You Should Know
Colloquial language is the language used every day by native speakers, but usually not addressed in language textbooks. In this lesson learn ten colloquial…
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#16: The Difference Between "Bisogna", "Ho Bisogno", and "C'è Bisogno"
The English verb “to need” has various translations in Italian. We can choose to specify the subject or use the impersonal construction where the subject is…
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#15: How to Use Eight Question Words
Question words are an essential part of language learning because they help us ask questions and carry out conversations in Italian. In this lesson learn eight…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#14: How to Conjugate Verbs in Italian
In this episode, we learn how to conjugate verbs in Italian. In linguistics, to conjugate means to change the base form of the verb so that it agrees with the…
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#13: Six Difficult Italian Words and How to Use Them
In this intermediate-level episode, we focus on six difficult Italian words, adverbs, and how to use them correctly in Italian. These words are: “alla fine”…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#12: Cognates and False Cognates
In this episode, we learn about cognates and false cognates between Italian and English. Cognates are words from different languages that have similar…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#11: Do You Make These Grammar Errors in Italian?
In this lesson, we cover four common grammar errors made by Italian learners. Do you make these errors as well? No problem! Learn how to fix them with this…
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#10: Ten Simple Questions and Answers to Use at Dinner
You’re ready to have a conversation in Italian! In this episode, learn ten simple questions and answers that you can use at dinner to practice Italian with…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#9: How to Talk About Likes and Dislikes
In this Italian lesson, we learn how to talk about likes and dislikes. The Italian verb “piacere”, in English “to like”, is not conjugated like other…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#8: Introductions and Talking About Yourself
In this episode, we learn one of the essential topics when learning a new language. Learn how to introduce yourself and how to talk about yourself in Italian…
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#7: How to Use Nine Basic Linking Words
Learn how to use nine basic linking words in Italian. These words are very important because they help us create longer sentences and connect ideas together…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#6: To Use the Present Tense or the Future Tense?
In Italian, we often use the simple present tense to talk about future events. That is why, especially at the beginning of your Italian language journey, it’s…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#5: "Ci" and "Ne": How and When to Use Them
In this intermediate-level episode, we cover how to use the particle “ci” and the particle “ne” in Italian. There are many different uses of these words and…
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#4: When to Use "Passato Prossimo" and "Imperfetto"
In this episode, we learn about the two main types of past tense in Italian: “passato prossimo” and “imperfetto”. These tenses are not interchangeable, and in…
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#3: "C’è" and "Ci Sono": When and How to Use Them
In this episode for beginners, we learn how to use “c’è” and “ci sono” in Italian. In English, there is a direct translation. “C’è” means “there is”, while “ci…
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#2: The Difference Between "Conoscere" and "Sapere"
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…
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#1: "Essere" or "Avere" with the Passato Prossimo?
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…