The Italian words “proprio” and “altrui” can mean “one’s own” or “someone else’s”, and they have distinct uses. In this lesson we break down when and how to use each, with examples and English translations. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/175 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the ...
Feb 11, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Italian nouns are either masculine or feminine, and recognizing their gender is essential for proper sentence structure. Articles and noun endings often provide clues to a noun’s gender, making it easier to learn and use them correctly. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/174 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/ital...
Feb 06, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Il Carnevale è una festa antica di origine pagana, trasformata nel Medioevo in una celebrazione cristiana prima della Quaresima. Oggi è un periodo di divertimento caratterizzato da costumi, maschere e dolci tradizionali come chiacchiere e castagnole. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/173 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.yo...
Feb 04, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 173
“Cercare”, “provare”, and “tentare” all mean “to try” but with different nuances. “Cercare” is used for making an effort, “provare” for testing or experiencing something, and “tentare” for attempting something difficult or risky. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/172 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatt...
Jan 30, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 172
This lesson focuses on 50 Italian adjectives to help you describe yourself effectively. By the end of the lesson, you’ll be able to describe your personality and physical traits in Italian. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/171 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters L...
Jan 23, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 171
The Italian word “proprio” holds various meanings depending on the context. Discover how to use this versatile and popular Italian term! Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/170 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speaker...
Jan 16, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 170
The word “magari” is an adverb in Italian that has various uses and can convey different meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/169 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English ...
Jan 09, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 169
La Befana è una figura leggendaria che, nella notte tra il 5 e il 6 gennaio, porta dolci ai bambini buoni e carbone a quelli cattivi, concludendo le festività natalizie in Italia. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/168 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters Language an...
Jan 02, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Both “ho bisogno di” and “mi serve” express the need for something in Italian but differ in structure and nuance. Learn how to use them with this lesson. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/167 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to hel...
Dec 26, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Learning Italian phrases for the post office is essential for navigating everyday tasks like sending letters, packages, or buying stamps in Italy. It helps avoid confusion and ensures clear communication, especially in understanding postal services and completing forms. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/166 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lesson...
Dec 19, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Italian accents serve multiple purposes: indicating stress, influencing pronunciation, and differentiating between homographs with distinct meanings. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/165 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help En...
Dec 12, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Il Pandoro e il Panettone sono due dolci simbolo del Natale italiano. Entrambi sono dolci natalizi, ma si distinguono per forma, ingredienti e sapori. Entrambi sono tradizionalmente preparati con ricette tramandate nel tempo e sono amati in ogni casa durante le festività natalizie. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/164 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the Yo...
Dec 05, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 164
The past anterior, or “trapassato remoto”, is a past tense in Italian that is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past, especially in literary and historical contexts. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/163 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the ...
Nov 28, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 163
The Jubilee offers a unique opportunity to expand Italian vocabulary, with terms that highlight religious and cultural traditions, such as “pellegrinaggio” (pilgrimage) and “perdono” (forgiveness). Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/162 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian M...
Nov 21, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 162
“Appena”, “subito”, and “immediatamente” all imply immediacy in Italian but vary based on context. Learn how to use these common Italian words in this lesson! Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/161 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is t...
Nov 14, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 161
La nazionale italiana di calcio è conosciuta come “Gli Azzurri” per via delle loro divise azzurre, un colore che è diventato simbolo dello sport italiano. Questo colore ha radici storiche e religiose. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/160 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italia...
Nov 07, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 160
In Italian, the terms “città”, “paese”, and “villaggio” each refer to settlements of varying sizes and characteristics, from large, urban “città” to rural “villaggio”. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/159 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture Sc...
Oct 31, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 159
The “futuro anteriore” (future perfect) is a compound tense in Italian that describes actions completed before another action in the future. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/158 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English spe...
Oct 24, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 158
The Italian verbs “vedere”, “vedersi”, “sentire”, and “sentirsi” differ in meaning and use. Each verb applies in specific contexts to convey different nuances of action or perception. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/157 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters Languag...
Oct 17, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 157
The “passato remoto” is a verb tense used in Italian to express actions that occurred in the distant past, primarily in formal or written contexts such as literature and history. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/156 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters Language and...
Oct 10, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 156
La Vespa, prodotta da Piaggio dal 1946, è uno scooter simbolo della rinascita economica italiana del dopoguerra. Grazie al suo design innovativo e alla praticità, è diventata un’icona di stile e cultura. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/155 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Ita...
Oct 03, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 155
“Preferito” and “preferisco” both come from the verb “preferire”, but serve different functions. “Preferito” is an adjective or past participle that indicates a general favorite, while “preferisco” is the present tense form meaning “I prefer”, expressing a current or habitual preference. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/154 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to ...
Sep 26, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 154
In Italian, adjectives are commonly used to express a wide range of emotions. In this episode, we’ll explore some of the most useful Italian adjectives for expressing emotions, along with practical examples to help you use them effectively. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/153 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/...
Sep 19, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 153
“Davanti”, “di fronte”, and “prima” all relate to position or sequence but differ in usage. Understanding the differences between them will help you express yourself more accurately and fluently in Italian. Let’s break down each term and see how they are used. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/152 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: http...
Sep 12, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 152
L’aperitivo è una tradizione italiana molto amata, recentemente affiancata dall’apericena, che combina aperitivo e cena in un’esperienza sociale. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/151 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help Englis...
Sep 05, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 151
The Italian words “ancora” and “già” are crucial adverbs that convey different aspects of time, and mastering their usage is key to effective and precise communication in Italian. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/150 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of the Italian Matters Language an...
Aug 29, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 150
In Italian, the words “dovunque”, “ovunque”, and “comunque” sound very similar, but have different meanings. Understanding their usage enhances expression in Italian conversations, making them more dynamic and nuanced. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/149 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The ...
Aug 22, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Learning Italian involves mastering verbs like “dire,” “parlare,” and “raccontare,” each with unique contexts. “Dire” means “to say” or “to tell,” “parlare” means “to speak” or “to talk,” and “raccontare” means “to tell” or “to narrate.” Understanding these distinctions enhances fluency and communication accuracy. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/148 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbbl...
Aug 15, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 148
When learning Italian, understanding how to make comparisons is essential for expressing differences. To make comparisons in terms of quantity, quality, and degree in Italian, use “più” (more) and “meno” (less). Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/147 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goal of...
Aug 08, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Il pasto tradizionale italiano è un’esperienza culinaria ricca e variegata, che riflette la cultura e le tradizioni del paese. Si articola in diverse fasi, ciascuna con piatti distinti, dall’antipasto al dolce finale. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/146 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The g...
Aug 01, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 146
