The common Italian verb "trovare" is versatile and has four main meanings depending on context, with the most common meaning being "to find". Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/205 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 sp...
Aug 21, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 205
The Italian word "dai" has many meanings depending on tone and context, from encouraging someone to move, to expressing disbelief, pleading, wrapping up a conversation, or literally telling someone to give something. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/204 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The go...
Aug 14, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Bologna, cuore gastronomico dell’Emilia-Romagna, è vicina alle città di Parma e Modena, famose per due eccellenze: il Parmigiano Reggiano e l’Aceto Balsamico di Modena. Entrambi sono simboli della tradizione culinaria italiana. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/203 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatter...
Aug 07, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 203
The Italian word "fine" carries multiple meanings, most commonly referring to an "end" or a "purpose". It's used in everyday expressions like "alla fine" (in the end) and "fine settimana" (weekend). Understanding its nuances is essential for speaking Italian correctly. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/202 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons...
Jul 31, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 202
In this lesson, you’ll learn seven Italian verbs related to "looking" from general actions like watching and seeing to more specific ones like scrutinizing, peeking, and glimpsing. These verbs help express different ways of seeing and observing in Italian. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/201 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://...
Jul 24, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 201
In this lesson, you’ll learn everyday verbs that use "avere" as the helping verb in compound tenses. Typically, these are verbs that take a direct object. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/200 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 he...
Jul 17, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 200
This list of twenty Italian cooking verbs, each with examples, provides essential vocabulary to talk about food preparation in Italian. Learning these verbs will help you understand recipes and communicate confidently in the kitchen. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/199 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italian...
Jul 10, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 199
La pizza è uno dei piatti italiani più amati al mondo, con radici antiche che risalgono a Greci e Romani. La versione moderna, con pomodoro e mozzarella, nasce a Napoli e si diffonde grazie all’emigrazione italiana. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/198 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters The goa...
Jul 03, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 198
The imperative in Italian formally exists only for "tu" and "voi". For the other persons except "io", it borrows forms from the present subjunctive and this usage is called "congiuntivo esortativo". Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/197 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 ...
Jun 26, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 197
This lesson covers the essential vocabulary and phrases needed to ask for and give directions in Italian. It also includes tips for asking for clarification to avoid confusion while exploring Italy. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/196 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 ...
Jun 19, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 196
The Italian word "si" has multiple uses, including reflexive, impersonal, and reciprocal, while "sì" with an accent means "yes". Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/195 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 speakers build ...
Jun 12, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 195
Scopriamo insieme perché il tartufo è uno degli ingredienti più preziosi della cucina italiana, dove cresce e come viene trovato grazie ai cani. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/194 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...
Jun 05, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 194
"Che" is the most common relative pronoun in Italian, while "quale" is more formal, agrees in number, and is often used with prepositions. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/193 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 speak...
May 29, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 193
In Italian, many verbs require prepositions to link them to another verb or object. Some verbs specifically use the Italian preposition "di" to create new meanings. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/192 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 Schoo...
May 22, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 192
In Italian, "ciò" is a versatile pronoun equivalent to "this" or "that" in English. It is often used in more formal or abstract contexts. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/191 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 speake...
May 15, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 191
In Italian, many verbs are followed by the preposition “a”, which commonly translates to "to" or "at" in English. This preposition helps express direction, purpose, or the object of an action. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/190 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 Matter...
May 08, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Il calcio è lo sport più amato in Italia e rappresenta molto più di una semplice competizione: è un fenomeno sociale che unisce le persone e rafforza il senso di appartenenza. Gli ultras, tifosi organizzati e appassionati, contribuiscono all’atmosfera dello stadio. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/189 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ...
May 01, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 189
In this episode, we explore essential Italian vocabulary for talking about jobs and occupations. Learn how to describe your profession in Italian. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/188 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 Engli...
Apr 24, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 188
In Italian, there is no single word for "it" like in English. Instead, Italian uses various pronouns, depending on gender, context, and meaning. Sometimes, “it” is not expressed at all especially in impersonal sentences. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/187 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters Th...
Apr 17, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Italian verbs with the preposition “su” (which often translates to “on” or “about”) are used to express ideas like trust, focus, speculation, or reliance. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/186 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 he...
Apr 10, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Il caffè è una parte essenziale della cultura italiana, consumato da quasi tutti gli italiani. Dall'espresso veloce al bancone alla pausa caffè con i colleghi, il caffè scandisce i ritmi della giornata italiana. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/185 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...
Apr 03, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 185
This lesson introduces ten advanced Italian verbs, each illustrated with contextual examples to help you deepen your vocabulary. These verbs go beyond everyday Italian, adding nuance and sophistication to your Italian skills. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/184 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters...
Mar 27, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Italian idioms reflect the country's values, history, and humor, often linked to food, the sea, and social bonds. Learning them will boost fluency and connection with native speakers. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/183 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...
Mar 20, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 183
In Italian, the prefix “ri-” conveys the idea of repetition or resumption of an action, similar to the English prefix “re-” in words like redo or review. This small but powerful prefix enhances the meaning of many verbs, making them more dynamic. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/182 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtub...
Mar 13, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 182
In Italia, la Pasqua è una festa religiosa che celebra la resurrezione di Gesù Cristo, con riti, processioni e pranzi abbondanti in famiglia, mentre il dolce tipico è la colomba. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/181 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...
Mar 06, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Learn seven Italian ways to use the verb “andare” (to go), drawn from everyday expressions. Each phrase comes with examples and translations to clarify its context. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/180 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 Schoo...
Feb 27, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 180
In Italian, words like “scusi” and “scusa” are commonly used to apologize or to express regret, but they each have specific uses and contexts. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/179 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 s...
Feb 25, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 179
The Italian word “gli” has three main uses, each with different meanings depending on its role in the sentence. In this lesson you’ll get a breakdown of each meaning with examples. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/178 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 a...
Feb 20, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 178
In Italian, some verbs naturally pair with the preposition “per” to convey specific meanings. This usage often expresses purpose, reason, or cause, similar to saying “for” in English. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/177 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...
Feb 18, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 177
In Italian, ownership can be expressed using the following structure: noun/object being owned + di + owner. This structure applies to names, family members, groups, and descriptive relationships. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/176 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 Mat...
Feb 13, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 176
