Conoscere is a common Italian verb that is often translated as “to know.” This guide will teach you the conoscere conjugation with many example sentences to illustrate how it works in context. Let’s get started! Conoscere: What it means and when to use it As mentioned, conoscere most often means “to know” with the meaning …
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There are many milestones to celebrate in life: births, birthdays, graduations, promotions, weddings, buying a house… You name it! We all love to share the joy of these achievements, so we’re sure you are curious about how to celebrate them in Spanish. In this article, we will cover how to say congratulations in Spanish for …
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Reaching the intermediate stage in Spanish is both exciting and challenging. One of the biggest hurdles at this point is bridging the gap between basic and advanced skills. You’ve already mastered the essentials—greetings, common verbs, and everyday phrases—but the path forward can feel unclear. Many learners find themselves stuck between the confidence of a beginner …
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Italian has a special category of verbs called “reflexive verbs”. As the name suggests, these are verbs whose action turns back on the subject, much like our reflection in a mirror. You can think of a reflexive verb as an action that someone does to themselves. There are reflexive actions in English, too, such as …
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We’re sure you had a long list of things to start on this year in your New Year’s resolution. It might be too late to get those in Spanish, but we are giving you enough time for next year. Today, we are looking at the verb comenzar (to start/begin) in Spanish. We’ll start by explaining …
Duolingo is the most popular language learning app. Thanks to its dopamine-inducing interface, minimal UI and set of mascots that grow on you, it’s very easy to get hooked. But is it really the best app for you? Are there any Duolingo alternatives that could optimise your learning? If you’re serious about learning languages, Duolingo …
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It is said that life is a series of hellos and goodbyes. Both greetings and parting phrases are often some of the first expressions we learn when picking up a new language. You may already know that the most common ways to say “hello” and “goodbye” in Swedish are hej and hej då. But since …
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Food is a big part of our everyday life. But have you ever thought about cooking in Spanish? We generally eat three meals a day, and even if you don’t enjoy cooking, you will need some Spanish food vocabulary to get by. Moreover, even if you know your way around the kitchen, you will need …
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So, what’s an article in grammar? An article is a little word you put before a noun (or after, in some languages) to show if you’re talking about something specific or not. There are three kinds of Italian articles, and they all go before the noun: definite articles, when talking about specific things (English “the”) …
My students who really know their stuff at the B2 and C1 level often list verb prefixes as their main difficulty with German. Whether they’re separable or inseparable, these verbs add nuance that’s hard to express in English—so no matter your starting point, learning them will pay off in the long run. Let’s unlock the …
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