In today's episode called "Il “pesce d’aprile”", I am going to talk about April 1st, with its April Fools' Day. During this day "joke" is the keyword. But what exactly happens, and what is the origin of this particular day? keep listening to this audio to find out more! :) Read the script here! _______________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: [email protected] or on: www.ilazed.comlanguatalk __________________________ You might be interested...

Since Easter is approaching, in today's episode called "5 Espressioni di Pasqua", I want to introduce you to some Easter-themed expressions, but usable every day of the year. So, if you're curious and want to deepen your knowledge of the Italian language, keep listening to this audio! Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2024/03/26/5-espressioni-di-pasqua/ _______________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: [email protected] or...

In today’s article called “Bello e Buono”, I will talk about these common Italian words. I know that talking about them might seem something so trivial but, I decided to write this article after having a conversation with a student, whose level of Italian is very high. Since she had some questions and doubts regarding these two words I want to explain everything iabout bello and buono! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2024/03/05/bello-e-buono/ ____________________ You can...

Do you know the word Pure? Have you ever heard of it? In ththis audio called "Cosa significa Pure?", I will explain how to use this word and, to better understand its usage, I will provide several sentences and examples. Ready to start learning? Find the script here: https://ilazed.com/2024/02/18/cosa-significa-pure/ ____________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: [email protected] or on: www.ilazed.comlanguatalk__________________________ You might be...

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th, and it is universally considered the day of love. Why is that? What happened centuries ago, and who is Valentine? Listen to the audio of "La storia di San Valentino" to know more about this day and its history! :) Read the script here: ________________________ You might be interested in: Il vocabolario di San Valentino: audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/il-vocabolario-di-san-valentino--52668266script:...

In today's article called "Superiore e inferiore", I am going to explain how to use these words in Italian and also I'll tell you when is better to avoid these terms to sound kinder and polite! If you are curious, keep reading! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2024/01/23/superiore-e-inferiore/ _________________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: [email protected] or on: www.ilazed.comlanguatalk__________________________ You might be interested...

Quanto ne sapete sulla parola Quanto? In today's article, I'll explain the word quanto. It may seem an easy word because we often use it to ask questions, but today you'll also learn some hidden meanings that you might not have noticed! If you are curious and if you want to know more about this term, keep listening to this audio! Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2024/01/16/quanto-ne-sapete-sulla-parola-quanto/ ________________________ You might be interested in: La parola...

In today's audio, I am going to share with you 8 Italian words that sound English even if they aren't! If you are curious to know more, keep lustening to this audio! :) Read the script: https://ilazed.com/2024/01/09/8-parole-italiane-che-sembrano-inglesi/ ________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: [email protected] or on: www.ilazed.comlanguatalk__________________________ You might be interested in: le parole straniere in italiano: audio:...

In today's episode called "Strutture italiane con gli Indefiniti", I will talk about specific Italian structures to use with indefinite pronouns. So if you want to speak like a native speaker don't miss this episode! :) Read the script: https://ilazed.com/2023/12/01/strutture-italiane-con-gli-indefiniti/ ________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: [email protected] or on: www.ilazed.comlanguatalk__________________________ You might be interested...

In today's episode called "Trucchi per padroneggiare l'italiano" I am going to talk about some tips and tricks that I hope will help you to manage the Italian language. So, if your goal is to be able to speak like an Italian native speaker, keep listening to this audio! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2023/11/08/trucchi-per-padroneggiare-litaliano/ ____________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: [email protected] or...

In today's article called "4 Frasi da evitare in Italiano", I am going to list 4 sentences to avoid when you speak Italian. If you don't want to offend your interlocutor and if you don't want to say anything bad about you and other people you know, make sure to read the following sentences! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2023/10/10/4-frasi-da-evitare-in-italiano/ _________________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: [email protected] or...

In today's episode called "Ilaria, ma tu correggi?", I am going to talk about a question/statement that often I hear from my students. It happened to me so often that I started indagating how it could be possible that a teacher (whatever he/she teaches) does not correct enough! And after the conversations I had, I decided to gather together my considerations in an article! If you want to know more, keep listening to this audio! :) Read the...

In today's episode, I am going to talk about learning Italian with apps, in particular with an app called Glossika. If you want to know more about it, don't miss this audio, which will let you understand if Glossika can be the right tool to practice your Italian skills! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2023/09/19/imparare-litaliano-con-le-app/ __________________________ You can book a trial lesson with me by writing an email at: [email protected] or...

In today's episode, called "I Verbi Sovrabbondanti", I am going to talk about particular Italian verbs that can have more forms. In fact the word "sovrabbondante" in Italian means overabundant. So, If you want to know more about these verbs keep listening to this audio! :) Read the script: https://ilazed.com/2023/09/05/i-verbi-sovrabbondanti/ ________________________ I verbi difettivi: audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52368505script:...

In today's episode called "Come si traduce Joke in Italiano?" I am going to talk about common mistakes in the translation of the word joke in Italian. Typically my students use the terms scherzo or gioco, but according to the cases, there are other translations possible. If you want to know the correct words to use, if you think to make the same mistakes, or if you have the same difficulty choosing the right word, keep reading the following lines! :) Read the script...

In today's episode, I am going to talk about one difficult Italian word with which my students often struggle: Anzi! If you don't know how to use it in a proper way, and you want to solve this mystery, don't miss out on this audio, where you can find a clear explanation with several examples! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2023/08/08/anzi-in-italiano/ _______________________ You might be interested in: Ormai: audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18066107script:...

In today's episode, I am going to talk about 6 Italian expressions that you can use when you want to talk about something trendy. I decided to talk about this topic thinking about the big success that the Barbie movie is having nowadays. So, if you want to learn new expressions, this is the right audio for you! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2023/07/26/6-espressioni-italiane-di-tendenza/ _____________________ You might be interested in: 10 espressioni di Dante ancora usate...

In today's episode called "Quanti pronomi ci sono in italiano?", I am going to recap for you the Italian pronouns. Also, I'll share with you some particular pronouns that are not so common in the spoken Italian. This is why it could be difficult for you to deeply understand them when you find those pronouns in a book or article. If you want to know more about the Italian pronouns and would like to repeat them, don't miss out on this episode! :) Find the script...

In today's episode called "5 parole italiane a cui fare attenzione" I'll talk about some Italian words that you might use wrongly. If you want to know which are these words and if you want to make sure to use them in a good way, keep reading the following words. Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2023/07/04/5-parole-italiane-a-cui-fare-attenzione/ _______________________ You might find interesting: Parole femminili che terminano con -o audio:...

Today, I will talk again about the Italian accent and pronunciation, but in this episode, I will focus on a specific mood, the imperative one. So, if you are struggling with Italian pronunciation and are having a hard time with the pronunciation that combines pronouns and verbs in the imperative mood, this is the right resource for you, so keep reading! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2023/06/27/accento-con-limperativo/ __________________ You might be interested in: Gli...

In this episode, you'll find out how to use the words Coso and Cosa. I am sure you know how to use Cosa, but I doubt you are familiar with Coso. So, if you wish to speak Italian like a native speaker, don't miss out on this article. :) Find the script here: https://ilazed.com/2023/06/05/cosa-e-coso/ _____________________________ You might find interesting: 5 parole italiane particolari: audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52727222script:...

In today's episode, 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: https://ilazed.com/2023/05/18/alessandro-manzoni/ ________________________________ Listen to the story of other great Italian characters: Il maestro Manzi: audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18415982script: https://ilazed.com/2019/06/29/alberto-manzi-il-maestro-degli-italiani/ Gianni...

In today's episode called "Accento italiano", I am talking about one of the most difficult things my students come across. In fact, when it comes to read Italian or when they need to pronounce specific words they often struggle in understanding the right place of the words' accent. In this audio, I shared with you some rules/tips that I hope you'll find useful. Read the script here: ________________________________ You might be interested in: Gli accenti italiani: - audio:...

In today's episode, I'll talk about a day celebrated in Italy and in many other countries: May 1st, during which is celebrated the Labour Day, Festa Dei Lavoratori in Italian. If you want to know more about this day, keep listening to this audio! :) Read the script here: https://ilazed.com/2023/05/02/il-primo-maggio-in-italia/ _______________________________________ You might be interested in: Il Ferragosto italiano: audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/40321643script:...

In today's episode called "Lotta alle parole straniere", I am going to share with you a crazy initiative strongly wanted by Mussolini, to remove any foreign words from the Italian language. Listen to what happened through the decades and read the results of this initiative! :) Script here: https://ilazed.com/2023/04/19/lotta-alle-parole-straniere/ ____________________________________ You might be interested in: È possibile fermare i forestierismi? audio:...