Quotes are the perfect way to go deeper into the cultural wealth of a language. They give us a clear vision of people's philosophy, mindset, history, and popular culture. This means that by studying Italian quotes, you’ll not only be able to better understand the people around you and better express yourself, but you’ll also be able to explore Italian culture at a deeper level. In this article, we’ll go through the most commonly used Italian quotes, from sayings about love to words of traditional wisdom. Table of Contents Quotes About Success Quotes About Life and Wisdom Quotes About Love Quotes About Family and Friends Quotes About Food Dante’s Quotes L’importante è finire! 1. Quotes About Success ... Show more

Did you land the perfect job in an Italian design firm? Do you want to start expanding your business in Italy? Are you applying for a job in Rome and need to update your CV and interviewing skills with the proper Italian business language? We know that workplaces, job interviews, and starting a new job can be stressful. And what about talking on the phone with a client or boss? Not to mention the art of writing the perfect email or a convincing CV. Now imagine having to manage all of this in Italian...  If you want to succeed in any of these activities, you’ll need to master the basic Italian business phrases and vocabulary. Let’s do business with style! But don't worry! We’ve put together this practical guide on how to... Show more

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

When you’re meeting someone for the first time or joining a new group, it’s normal to worry about what you’re going to say. While one can argue that the entirety of a conversation is important, there are two key elements that are crucial to making a good impression: the beginning and the end. Lucky for you, we’ve already written a great article about how to say hello in Italian—and today, we’ll show you how to say goodbye in Italian, too!  If you’ve been keeping up with our blog, you’ve probably been practicing how to greet people, introduce yourself, exchange pleasantries, and talk about the weather. But what do you say when it’s time to leave?  There are many ways to give an Italian goodbye, each suited to a specific context. In this... 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

Conversation isn't a one way street. Hopefully, it is more like a tennis match: you ask something, get an answer and ask another question, you answer and ask something else, and so on. Questions are the fundamental building blocks to getting to know someone, establishing common ground, finding out something new or interesting and, simply, getting the flow of conversation going. Questions in Italian follow no particular pattern—no word order inversion, and no adding of extra words. You simply change your intonation and make it sound like a question. For example, Sei matto! ("You are crazy!") Sei matto? ("Are you crazy?") Just a little change in the punctuation (and in the intonation) here makes all the difference. And then, of... Show more

Maybe you’ve already thought about taking an Italian proficiency test, or maybe you have no idea what we’re talking about. In this article, we’ll explain why it’s important to take an Italian test like this one, and we’ll guide you through everything you’ll need to do to sign up and pass the most widely accepted proficiency test (CILS). By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be totally prepared for the big day—even if this is your first time hearing about the test. Spoiler alert: You need to get started six months beforehand! Table of Contents What is a Proficiency Test? Why Take a Proficiency Test? What is the CILS Certification? How to Get Started What to Expect on the Day of the Test The CILS DUE-B2 Test ... Show more

Have you ever asked yourself how we learn our native language when we’re kids? We keep hearing and repeating the same simple sentences over and over. That’s the only trick!  As an adult, it works the same way: You memorize a sentence structure, then you start changing the elements a little, and in the end, you start making the sentences more complex. With this simple guide on forming sentences in Italian, we'll help you memorize the most basic and useful Italian sentence patterns; with those, you’ll be able to generate hundreds of natural sentences. And in no time, you’ll be holding complex conversations with ease and confidence. Table of Contents A is B: L’italiano è bello! Voglio imparare l’italiano con ItalianPod101.com! ... Show more

"Adjectives are the sugar of literature and adverbs the salt," said the great American writer Henry James. So, let’s add some salt to your Italian with this amazing list of the 100+ most common Italian adverbs by ItalianPod101! Table of Contents What is an Adverb? List of the Most Common Italian Adverbs Improve Your Italian While Having Fun with ItalianPod101 1. What is an Adverb? An adverb is an element in a sentence that can't be inflected and which modifies the meaning of another element. As in Henry James’ quote, it adds something to a sentence, a nuance that makes it more meaningful and rich. Let’s see an example: Angela was walking back home.Angela was tiredly walking back home.  The adverb... Show more

Verbs are everywhere! Whatever you’re trying to say or write in Italian, you’re going to need to use a verb and a subject. And guess what? Right there, you already need to conjugate the verb to use it correctly.  Vado al cinema. Vieni con me? Cosa dici?  "I go to the movies. Will you come with me? What do you say?" For example, in this simple sentence, you’ll have to know the conjugations of the verbs andare ("to go"), venire ("to come"), and dire ("to say"). Italian verb conjugation might seem tough at first, but with a few tips (and ItalianPod101’s resources), you’ll learn how to conjugate Italian verbs and become a real pro! Table of Contents What Does Conjugation Mean? Verb Groups Conjugation Examples ... Show more