If you have ever felt confused about choosing between pochi, poche, or poca, this article is for you. English has separate words to express what in Italian is conveyed by “poco” and its variations, and that’s where the confusion comes from. To choose the correct version of “poco” in Italian, all you need to do […] The post Poco, Poca, Pochi, Poche: A Simple Guide to Italian Quantifiers appeared first on Smart Italian Learning ..read more

What are reflexive pronouns? Reflexive pronouns are those pronouns that are used in conjunction with verbs known as reflexive verbs. They are used exclusively when conjugating these verbs. Reflexive Pronoun Io mi Tu ti Lui, Lei si Noi ci Voi vi Loro si Reflexive Pronouns in Italian What is a reflexive verb? A reflexive verb […] The post Reflexive Pronouns in Italian appeared first on Smart Italian Learning ..read more

Molto, molta, molti, molte: what is the difference? If you have ever felt confused about choosing between ‘molti’, ‘molte’, or ‘molta’, this article is for you. English has separate words to express what in Italian is conveyed by ‘molto’ and its variations, and that’s where the confusion comes from! To choose the correct version of […] The post Molto, Molta, Molti, Molte: The Simplest Explanation You’ll Ever Find appeared first on Smart Italian Learning ..read more

Learning how to conjugate verbs is indispensable for anyone who wants to communicate effectively in Italian; conjugation is the backbone of Italian phrases, supporting and giving shape to every sentence you construct.  What is a verb?  A verb is the most important part of any sentence, and that’s why it’s important to get it right. […] The post How to Conjugate Verbs in Italian: A Beginner’s Guide appeared first on Smart Italian Learning ..read more

When learning Italian, one of the first things you might want to know is how to ask questions. To start a question, we often use a question word, which is a special word we use to ask about where, what, how, etc. Question Words  English Examples Che cosa / Cosa / Che What Che cosa […] The post Italian Questions Words (+ How to Structure a Question) appeared first on Smart Italian Learning ..read more

Conjugating “Andare” in the Present Tense First off, it’s crucial to recognize that ‘andare’ is an irregular verb in Italian. Unlike regular verbs, which follow a consistent conjugation pattern, irregular verbs like ‘andare’ have unique forms in different tenses and moods. Conjugating “andare” in the present tense involves altering its stem and adding appropriate endings […] The post The Verb Andare: Conjugation and Uses appeared first on Smart Italian Learning ..read more

No, they are not the same and they are not interchangeable. If you’re an English speaker, you might have been inclined to default “I need” to “Ho bisogno”, but this is often incorrect. The best translation of “I need” is “devo”. Let’s see why. Dovere (to need to, to have to, must) Devo is the […] The post Devo vs. Ho bisogno di: The Difference Simply Explained appeared first on Smart Italian Learning ..read more

“Avere” means “to have” and is an essential verb used in various contexts to indicate possession, states, feelings, and more. It’s also an irregular verb, meaning that it doesn’t follow the regular conjugation pattern of most verbs, and you’ll need to memorize the conjugation for the present tense. Conjugation of avere (present tense)  Present Simple  […] The post The Italian Verb Avere (to have) – Conjugation and Use appeared first on Smart Italian Learning ..read more

Why it’s Important To Practice Your Italian Pronunciation From Day 1 In over ten years of teaching Italian as a foreign language, I’ve noticed a number of patterns that are next to impossible to get rid of (or that take a great deal of time and work to unlearn). A poor pronunciation is one of […] The post Italian Pronunciation Made Easy (for English Speakers) appeared first on Smart Italian Learning ..read more

The basic rule is that when using the passato prossimo tense with the auxiliary verb ‘avere’, the past participle—the second part of the verb—usually does not change. It remains the same regardless of the subject’s gender and number.  However, there is an important exception to remember. When the passato prossimo is used with a direct […] The post Passato Prossimo with Direct Object Pronouns appeared first on Smart Italian Learning ..read more