Learning Italian can feel magical… until verbs show up! 😅 But don’t worry! Today we’re going to tame them together. The Italian present tense, called presente indicativo, is your best friend. It’s the most used tense in everyday conversation, and…
Italian Present Tense: A Fun And Easy Guide to Conjugating Regular Verbs
The Origins of Capodanno: Italy’s Ancient New Year Celebration
Capodanno is the Italian word for New Year’s Day. Italians throughout the peninsula and beyond celebrate New Year as the clock strikes midnight on December 31. This celebration is more than just a worldwide countdown. It is full of symbolism,…
How Ferragosto Was Born: A Roman Legacy You Need to Know
Picture yourself in ancient Rome, where farmers celebrate a bountiful harvest under the August sun. Or imagine joining a lively procession in a charming Italian village. This is Ferragosto, Italy’s iconic summer holiday celebrated every August 15th! As a language…
The Story Behind Vacanze and Ferie: Italian Words for Vacation
Today we want to talk about something fantastic: vacanze and ferie! Or, in English: vacation and holiday. Yes, those well-deserved breaks we wait for all year. But have you ever thought about where vacanze and ferie come from? Sit back…
80 Top Tips for Italian Language Learning Success in 2025
Italian language learning: How can you master the beautiful Italian language in 2025? Here we walk you through the main aspects of the Italian language and what you have to consider when studying it. Learning Italian language, as well as…
7 Most Challenging Italian Verbs That You Absolutely Have To Learn
Would you like to know what are the most challenging Italian verbs? Why do Italians conjugate certain verbs as they do? Here we share with you the main information you need to be aware of when it comes to the…