Panini, al fresco, latte, bolognese… There are many borrowed Italian words used in English. However, we don’t always pronounce them correctly and use them according

When you first started learning Italian, you probably learned that, unlike in English, adjectives come after the noun they describe. However, there is more to

Do you know when to use un’, with the apostrophe, and when to use un, without the apostrophe? Un’ and un are both indefinite articles

How confident are you with giving instructions, commands and advice in Italian? All of these require what is known as the imperative. The Italian imperative

In everyday conversations, one important aspect of communication is knowing how to give commands, instructions, and suggestions. This is done using what is known as

The verb fare in Italian is incredibly versatile and frequently used. As you’ll know, its basic meaning is “to do” or “to make”. However, there

Have you ever wondered why the plural of uovo (“egg”) is uova (“eggs”) in Italian? Or why “one man” is un uomo, but two men

If you’re an Italian learner, you’ll know that there are some interesting pronunciation points that take a little getting used to. One of the key

Do you know the difference between di and da? These two Italian prepositions are easily confused by learners of the language, but in this article

As a learner of Italian, you’ve probably already come across mi piace and mi piacciono. These are our two essential phrases for expressing likes and

Is there an easy way to know the gender of a noun in Italian? You probably already know from your experience with Italian that it

“I’m sorry!” – a very common phrase in any conversation, but what is the best way to say sorry in Italian? There are many ways

Have you ever found yourself tongue-tied when trying to pronounce the Italian sound gli? You’re not alone! Gli is considered one of the trickiest sounds to

How do we translate “the” into Italian? There are, in fact, seven options, and it depends on the grammatical gender (masculine or feminine) and the

There are many expressions in Italian that are used very often, but which you may have to think twice about before translating directly from English.

The verb avere was probably one of the first verbs you came across in Italian. Of course, its basic meaning is “to have”, but there are many

Did you know that the English verb “can” can be translated into Italian in three different ways? Each of the three verbs brings its own twist

Going to a café can be a great opportunity to sit down and listen to one of our Coffee Break Italian podcasts with a nice

Italian is renowned for its smooth and lyrical sounds. One of the intriguing aspects of Italian pronunciation lies in its double consonants – or le

When you speak Italian, formality is more than just a grammatical nuance – it’s a cultural code that reflects our relationships and social contexts. The