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Mastering the Italian Past: A Guide to the Passato Prossimo, Forms, Uses and Particular Cases
Where grammar ends, great art begins Ernesto Sábato As I always say, the most important aspect of language learning is effective communication. This means that you can use all the resources at your disposal to successfully complete the communicative exchange. It is not important to be grammatically accurate or to remember all terms perfectly; it…
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Italian Definite Articles: IL, LO, L’, LA, I, GLI, LE
Henceforth, language studies were no longer directed merely towards correcting grammar. ferdinand de saussure Let’s tell it like it is… Grammar is not really a popular subject, is it? Over the years grammar has had a central role in language learning. Even too much, I would say. However, lately things have changed and are still…
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Italian Gestures: But Why Do Italians Gesticulate?
Gesture is an effort of the soul to communicate through the body and to pass into the soul of the listener what it feels and sees. Jean Domat Italians gesticulate. A lot. This is a fact. But do we really gesticulate more than other Mediterranean cultures? Difficult to say. Gesticulating: a Mediterranean ‘art’ The stereotypical…
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Italian Language Certifications – CELI, CILS, Cert.it, PLIDA – Differences and Characteristics
Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. Alexander Graham Bell When I help my students preparing for an Italian Language Certification exam, I always tell them that the very first thing to do is becoming familiar with the structure and the characteristics of the exam itself. Being nervous before and during an exam…
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Foreign Language Anxiety: How I Overcame My Fear of Speaking Thanks to Japanese Philosophy
Conoscere un’altra lingua significa avere una seconda anima. carlo magno Foreign Language Anxiety: Does That Ring a Bell? “Studio l’italiano da due anni, ma non riesco a parlare…” If you recognise yourself in these words, you’re in the right place. It means you are experiencing some difficulties in your Language Learning Journey and, at the…
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Essential Italian Greetings 2.0: Ritual Gestures within different situational contexts
The Art of Italian Greetings: When Actions Speak Louder Than Words Last time we saw the Essential Italian Greetings: How to Say Hello and Goodbye like a Local. Today we are going to delve deeper into the topic. In this second part of our exploration into Italian greetings, we focus on the ritualistic gestures that…
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Essential Italian Greetings: How to Say Hello and Goodbye Like a Local
Good morning, and in case I don’t see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night! the truman show From a simple ‘Ciao‘ to a heartfelt ‘Buonasera‘, every greeting in Italy reflects the vibrant and warm spirit of its people. Greetings have a special importance, the greeting is a highly symbolic gesture that communicates a…
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Learn a Language by Yourself
Do you know what a foreign accent is? It’s a sign of bravery. As a foreign language learner myself, I understand the challenges it can sometimes present. If you’re looking to learn la language on your own but aren’t sure where to begin, I believe I can help. In addition to practical and useful tips,…
