Have you ever wondered what makes Italian so musical? Among other reasons, there’s the fact that the rhythm inside the sentences is set by raising and lowering one’s tone of voice, dictated by…yes, you guessed right! The accento, which is how you say "accent" in Italian. Accents and alternation of vowels make Italian so musical! Accents are little (and often invisible) signs that help us speak and write correctly. That’s why it is so important to get Italian accent marks right on the page and to know the few rules that govern them. Ready to go? Start with a bonus, and download the Must-Know Beginner Vocabulary PDF for FREE! (Logged-In Member Only) Table of Contents Introduction to Italian Accents Italian Accents and... Show more

In this article, we’re going to dismantle some common misconceptions about learning a new language, with a focus on Italian. We’ll start with a big question: "Is Italian hard to learn?" Table of Contents Is Italian a Difficult Language to Learn? (Spoiler…the answer is "No") What are the Hardest and Easiest Parts of Learning Italian? This is Why Learning Italian is Easy! Here’s Why Italian is Hard to Learn I Want to Learn Italian. Where Should I Start? Why is ItalianPod101 Great for Learning Italian? Conclusion 1. Is Italian a Difficult Language to Learn? (Spoiler…the answer is "No") So, you’ve finally decided to jump into learning a new language, and your first choice is Italian (a great choice, by the... Show more

You asked, so we provided—easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up your electronic devices to write in Italian! We’ll also give you a few excellent tips on how to use this keyboard, as well as some online and app alternatives if you prefer not to set up a Italian keyboard. Table of Contents Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Italian Setting up Your Computer and Mobile Devices for Italian How to Activate an Onscreen Keyboard on Your Computer How to Change the Language Settings to Italian on Your Computer Activating the Italian Keyboard on Your Mobile Phone and Tablet Italian Keyboard Typing Tips How to Practice Typing Italian 1. Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Italian Learning a new language is made so much... Show more

Family is a vital institution everywhere in the world, but particularly in Italy. It’s not a cliche: Italians love their family, A LOT. And even if things have changed over the last few decades and huge, extended families aren’t as common as before, Italians still feel a connection toward their family members that’s hard to find in other Western countries. But then, who doesn’t love their mom and dad, their grannies or little children, and doesn’t feel the need to talk about them with friends? As stated before, Italian extended families are greatly valued in Italian society, so knowing how to talk about them is essential. That’s why we’ve written this guide on how to talk about family in Italian. Here at ItalianPod101, you’ll learn the... Show more

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