If you want to be able to use Italian in real life situations, you need to practise first. Practising helps you turn the Italian words and phrases you learn in books into active knowledge that you can use to communicate with Italians.

Throughout, you’ll find links to audio files and mini-lessons you can use to start learning Italian straightaway. A 4-step roadmap to learning ItalianItalian learners often strugglewith prepositions. But ifyou pay attention to themfrom the beginning, you’ll have a much better chance at getting them right in the long run. Italian vocabulary: how to remember Italian words and phrases fast Learn the words which are similare Learning a new language takes time and commitment.If you’re not clear on your reasons for wanting to speakItalian, somewhere down the line you mayfind yourself wondering if it’sreally worth it. Community is a powerful thing: if you’re serious aboutlearning Italian, joining a group will help yousucceed. To make it easier for you, I’ve divided the phrases up into different categories based on the different situations they’re used in: When this happens, don't worry! It's a perfectly normal part of the learning process and in time, you'll begin to understand more and more of what you hear.

Perfect! You’ve now got access to my most effective [level] [language] tips, PLUS your free StoryLearning Kit… Italian articles take the gender and number of the nouns they refer to, so the first thing you have to do is determine the gender and number of the noun you’re working with. You’ll find some examples in the first column. The second column helps you focus on the beginning letters of nouns, which is essential to find the correct definite and indefinite articles, shown in the third and fourth columns, respectively. Gender and Number of Nouns On the other hand, if you’re excited about learning Italian,that enthusiasm will pull you to your desk, even on days when you don’t really feel like it. You’re probably already familiar with the fact that Italian has a rolled R sound. Some people can do it naturally, but for others, it takes a bit of work.

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Nouns beginning with s+ a consonant, z, ps, pn, gn,or y(as in specchi, stivali, scienziati, zaini, psicologi, pneumatici, gnomi,and yogurt) So far so good. You’re excited about learning Italian, you’ve got some essential phrases andyou’ve started learning about the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. You even know which common mistakes to look out for. Finally, let's learn some simple phrases that will help you discover the hidden gems on your next trip to Italy! Locals are always keen to share their favourite restuarants and cafes with visitors, but if you want to find out about them you need to know how to ask! Adjectives provide details about the noun(s) they refer to. They take the noun’s gender and number. Most masculine nouns end in -o(singular) or -i(plural), while most feminine nouns end in -a(singular) or -e(plural). Some nouns end in -ein their singular form and in -iin the plural, both for feminine and masculine forms. Italian has gender , which means that nouns can change based on whether they are masculine or feminine (just in case you need a little refresher, nouns are words which describe people, things and places).

Numbers are usually one of the first things people learn and with good reason – they pop up everywhere! From buying things to asking about public transport, you’ll need to master numbers if you want to get by in Italian. Whether you’re learning Mandarin, Farsi, German, or Italian, idioms enrich communication — but can’t be translated literally. In Italian, the most common idioms use the following verbs: fare( to do), avere( to have), essere( to be), and andare( to go). Idioms using fare (to do) Mi scusi, è qui ___?– Excuse me, is this _? [Useful when you’re on the bus/train and aren’t sure when to get off] Here are 5 fluency phrases that will help you turn communication breakdowns into opportunities to learn more Italian: This sound is much easier to learn when you can hear it being pronounced and get some examples. Listen to the tutorial below for tips on how to pronounce the smiley L in Italian.

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If you need alittle inspiration, here are my top 3 reasons for learning Italian: You’ll experience the real Italy So there you have it: all of the basic Italian phrases you need to help you discover and start using the Italian language.