Verbs are concepts in motion and are a fundamental part of every language. But how many Italian language verbs should you learn to speak the language properly? Here at ItalianPod101, we believe that with the following 100+ Italian verbs, you’ll be able to face most circumstances with ease. And don’t be scared—with our examples and definitions, you’ll be able to master this Italian verbs list quickly. It’s Italian verbs made easy with ItalianPod101!  But first, let’s take a look at Italian verb conjugation. Table of Contents Italian Regular Verbs Italian Irregular Verbs Reflexive Verbs in Italian Italian Verb Types & Their Meanings Italian Verb Placement in a Sentence ItalianPod101: A Great Source for Your Italian... Show more

Pronouns are one of the fundamental bricks in the majestic building of grammar. Basically, what they do is replace another word, allowing us to avoid repetition and making every language more agile, pleasant, and poetic. Italian pronouns are no exception.  A pronoun in Italian can replace:  A nounA predicative verbAn adjective There are many kinds of Italian pronouns, categorized by their function in a sentence. In this Italian pronouns lesson here on ItalianPod101.com, we’ll show you a list of all the most important ones, with their definitions and examples of Italian pronoun usage. It’s Italian pronouns, made easy! Table of Contents Italian personal pronouns Italian possessive pronouns Italian reflexive pronouns ... Show more

When speaking a new language, you’ll find that many things about it are different compared to the language you’re used to. Sounds, words, grammar, everything is...foreign? Well, yes, of course.  But maybe you haven’t yet thought about whether or not the sentence structure and word order are different, too.  First of all, what do we mean by that? We’re talking about the basic word order, the correct sequence of all the elements that form the basic structure of a sentence. If you compare the English and Italian sentence structure, you’ll definitely find differences that might create some confusion, especially when you get to negative sentences, questions, and complex phrases. But don’t worry about it; we’re here to help you with... Show more

How often do you need to check the time every day? Telling the time is part of everyday life, so if you’re making plans for a specific time and date while traveling or studying in Italy, it’s essential that you master this conversation skill as soon as possible.  In this article, I’ll be going over everything from how to say "hour" in Italian to asking for the time and making plans in Italian. Let’s get started.Che ore sono? è ora di iniziare a divertirsi con ItalianPod101.com! ("What time is it? It's time to start having fun with ItalianPod101.com!") Table of Contents How to Ask for the Time in Italian Italian Hours Give Me a Minute... How to Divide Hours into Minutes in Italian General Time References of the Day in... Show more

Are you traveling through Italy? Do you need to get to the Colosseum? Are you taking art classes in Florence? If you’re in Italy and you want to enjoy getting around and exploring new places, get ready to ask for directions in Italian with this quick and easy guide. No need for maps or GPS if you can get a little help from locals and practice your Italian in the process. In this article, I’ll be going over direction phrases in Italian, and will teach you words like "right" in Italian and much more! Table of Contents On the Map: Cardinal Directions in Italian On the Road: Street Directions in Italian Directions in Italian Using Landmarks Italian Phrases for Asking (Politely) for Directions Must-know Italian Phrases for... Show more

When learning a new language, vocabulary is—almost—everything. That’s because when speaking with a foreigner in his or her language, people don’t usually mind if that person doesn’t talk with perfect grammar, and will understand them anyway. But if you don’t know an important word, communicating will be a problem. And nouns are the most important words of all. So, what are the Italian nouns you should learn while studying Italian? Check out our list here on ItalianPod101. But first, some information on Italian nouns’ gender! Table of Contents Italian Nouns: Masculine and Feminine The 100 Most Common Italian Nouns Learn Italian at Your Pace with ItalianPod101 1. Italian Nouns: Masculine and Feminine First... Show more

Why is it important to study the most useful Italian compliments? Nothing makes people feel more important, appreciated, and good about themselves than compliments. By complimenting a girl, a friend, or a chef for their very good food, you set out to a good start in any relationship. Not to mention that the occasional compliment is an indispensable part of polite conversations. First of all, let’s remember that the two most basic Italian compliments are bello/a ("beautiful," "nice" ) and bravo/a ("good," "able" ). We’ll see how they can be used in different ways, and how you can fare bella figura, or "make a good impression," using these common Italian compliments and praise words. Table of Contents Ciao bella! Complimenting... Show more

Italians are known for expressing their emotions and for being passionate, a little loud, and definitely creative. So, it’s no surprise that when Italians get angry—and they do get angry a lot—they will have a passionate, loud, and creative way to express their feelings. We know that angry people tend to express themselves with profanities and insults, but we’ll avoid parolacce ("curse words" ) and will give you instead a totally acceptable list of common Italian angry phrases and expressions useful for any occasion. Let’s start with learning how to say "angry" in the Italian language. Table of Contents Sono arrabbiato! ("I am angry!" ) Angry Orders Angry Warnings in Italian Angry Questions and Blames in Italian Getting... Show more

Being part of your family’s, friends’, and colleagues’ life events is important in having a loving and caring relationship with them. That’s why we at ItalianPod101 have listed the most important messages for life events in Italy: In this article, you’ll learn how to say Happy Birthday in Italian, Italian Christmas greetings, messages you can use in case of funerals or marriages, and much more. With our guide to life event messages in Italian culture, you’ll always know what to say. Table of Contents The Best Messages for Life Events in Italy Speak and Behave Like a Real Italian with ItalianPod101 1. The Best Messages for Life Events in Italy 1- How Do You Say Happy Birthday in Italian? Birthdays are very important for... Show more

Adjectives, in any language, are what we use to better describe what we’re talking about. They give color and meaning to our words. So, learning the top 100 Italian adjectives right away will help you quickly improve your conversation skills. If you check an Italian grammar book or website, you’ll find out that there are many types of them: Demonstratives: questo; quello — "this; that" Qualificatives: bello; brutto — "nice; ugly" Possessives: mio; tuo — "my; your" And there are many others! Try and memorize a big list of Italian adjectives and their opposites. Let's have fun with easy grammar lessons and exercises on how to use Italian adjectives with ItalianPod101.com. Andiamo! (Let’s go!) Table of Contents Italian... Show more