New friends to make, Rome and Venice and Florence to visit, Fellini’s movies to immerse yourself in. There’s so much you can do when you learn Italian. If you decided to learn this language, you may also have been drawn to its vowel-rich sound and delicious carbonara pasta. But something is keeping you from taking … Is Italian Hard to Learn? Let’s Clear Things Up!Read More » The post Is Italian Hard to Learn? Let’s Clear Things Up! appeared first on Clozemaster Blog ..read more

Italians are all about small talk. Just like in English, we kick off conversations by asking how are you in Italian, before diving into other typical questions like how’s it going at work/school? If you’re looking to make some new pals in Rome or Venice, it’s key to know how to say this phrase in … 10+ Common Ways to Say “How Are You” in Italian to Sound Like a Native SpeakerRead More » The post 10+ Common Ways to Say “How Are You” in Italian to Sound Like a Native Speaker appeared first on Clozemaster Blog ..read more

Let’s face it, there are no miracles in language learning. Learning a language is like learning math: you start with the easiest stuff first, and when you feel like the basic concepts are clicking, you move on to harder stuff, all the way up to calculus and differential equations. You can’t learn a language overnight. … What’s the Fastest Way to Learn Italian? Find Out HereRead More » The post What’s the Fastest Way to Learn Italian? Find Out Here appeared first on Clozemaster Blog ..read more

You may be surprised to learn that there are languages that do not have a word for “please”. Icelandic, for example, has a word for “thank you,” but no direct translation for “please”. Italian, however, is not one of them. As you will discover in this article, there are more ways to say “please” in … How to Say Please in Italian to Impress the NativesRead More » The post How to Say Please in Italian to Impress the Natives appeared first on Clozemaster Blog ..read more

December is fast approaching, and with it the coveted days off to celebrate Christmas and the New Year with your loved ones. How about celebrating your language learning efforts by learning how to wish someone a Merry Christmas in Italian? I’m sure you love learning about Italian culture, so in this article we’ll also discover … How to Wish Merry Christmas in Italian – Holiday Traditions and SayingsRead More » The post How to Wish Merry Christmas in Italian – Holiday Traditions and Sayings appeared first on Clozemaster Blog ..read more

Italian is notorious for its fickle rules. Do you cringe when you hear the words “Italian grammar practice”? Does this expression make you feel uncomfortable, or does it make you want to yawn? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this lesson is for you. I will give you some valuable advice on … Italian Grammar Practice: What to Look for and Our Best TipsRead More » The post Italian Grammar Practice: What to Look for and Our Best Tips appeared first on Clozemaster Blog ..read more

Falling in love with Italian is almost instantaneous, and so is the idea of learning it. You think, hey, I like this language and its culture, and boom!, one second later you feel a strong desire to actually speak this language. However, what does not happen immediately is the learning process itself. You know that … How Long Does It Take to Learn Italian? Here Are Our ThoughtsRead More » The post How Long Does It Take to Learn Italian? Here Are Our Thoughts appeared first on Clozemaster Blog ..read more

Unlike English, which has basic verb conjugations that make it almost impossible to get the subject of a sentence wrong, Italian is a fickle language. As we will see, getting one conjugation wrong can completely change the subject of a sentence. This is why it is very, very important to have a consistent Italian conjugation … Italian Conjugation Practice Made Easy – Our Favorite Tips & TricksRead More » The post Italian Conjugation Practice Made Easy – Our Favorite Tips & Tricks appeared first on Clozemaster Blog ..read more

Dare is a very common and “generous” verb in Italian. It’s also a false friend, because its meaning is very different from “to dare” in English! In this lesson, we’ll see the dare conjugation in all its tenses, with many examples of its use. Let’s get started right away! Dare: What it means and when … “Dare” Conjugation in Italian – A Comprehensive Guide for LearnersRead More » The post “Dare” Conjugation in Italian – A Comprehensive Guide for Learners appeared first on Clozemaster Blog ..read more

Scientists say that time travel is impossible. But this is only true in a physical sense. When it comes to languages, we can indeed travel through time. We can remember past events, as we have seen in our lesson on the Italian past tense, and we can look ahead to what’s to come with… you … Italian Future Tense Made Easy: A Complete GuideRead More » The post Italian Future Tense Made Easy: A Complete Guide appeared first on Clozemaster Blog ..read more