Learning Italian

Learning Italian: Writing emails and letters

There will likely be times when you need to send an email or letter in Italian, whether it’s contacting the hotel you are staying at, drafting an email to a work colleague, or sending a letter to a friend. This blog gives you some useful phrases to use to do… Read More

Learning Italian: Making a call

Talking on the phone in a foreign language can be intimidating. You’re unable to see the facial expressions and body language of the other person on the phone, which are often useful communicative signs that help language learners to understand the gist of what someone is saying. Also, many countries… Read More

Learning Italian: Shopping in Italy

Italy is home to hundreds of top designer brands such as Gucci, Dolce e Gabbana and Prada, and hosts its famous Milan Fashion Week every year. For those who want to splash their cash (spendere e spandere in Italian), pick up some souvenirs or simply shop for groceries, this blog… Read More

Learning Italian: Get well soon!

Trips to the doctor’s or the hospital are not on anyone’s itinerary while travelling abroad. However, if you do happen to fall ill or need medical advice in Italy, this blog will give you the confidence to talk to a doctor, dentist or pharmacist to help you get what you… Read More

Learning Italian: Lifestyle tips (2)

Following the previous post about the social and cultural norms in Italy, we offer a few more tips for different situations, so you don’t need to worry about how you can fit in whilst you’re there! Forms of address Like sir in English, signore is a… Read More

Learning Italian: Lifestyle tips (1)

Whatever country you travel to, understanding the social etiquette, the dos and don’ts, and the cultural norms of the country are just as important as learning the language. Here are a few tips for different scenarios you will likely come across in Italy – to save you from any awkward… Read More

Learning Italian: Seeing the sights

If you’re planning to take a trip to an Italian city, there is no doubt that you’ll want to do some sightseeing. Knowing just a few phrases such as asking where you can go, what you can do there and how much it will cost, will make your life much… Read More

Learning Italian: Wining and dining

If you want to sample Italian cuisine, be it at a local trattoria, a fancy restaurant or a vinoteca (a wine bar), learning some key phrases in Italian will give you the confidence to chat to the waiter and prepare you for the kind of things they could ask you. Read More

Learning Italian: Wishing someone something

Like all languages, there are certain sayings that people use for special occasions or to simply wish someone well. Knowing how to say these in Italian will prepare you for every occasion and help you to sound more like a native speaker! Have a nice…! To say you hope someone… Read More