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Lucia Dallaspezia

Lucia is a freelance translator from a small mountain village in northern Italy. She's a language enthusiast and runs her own language blog, lingookies.com, where she publishes resources for Italian learners. In her spare time, she likes to read and take long walks in nature.

Lucia Dallaspezia

Is Italian Hard to Learn? Let’s Clear Things Up!

New friends to make, Rome and Venice and Florence to visit, Fellini’s movies to immerse yourself in. There’s so much you can do when you learn Italian. If you decided to learn this language, you may also have been drawn to its vowel-rich sound and delicious carbonara pasta. But something is keeping you from taking …

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10+ Common Ways to Say “How Are You” in Italian to Sound Like a Native Speaker

Italians are all about small talk. Just like in English, we kick off conversations by asking how are you in Italian, before diving into other typical questions like how’s it going at work/school? If you’re looking to make some new pals in Rome or Venice, it’s key to know how to say this phrase in …

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What’s the Fastest Way to Learn Italian? Find Out Here

Let’s face it, there are no miracles in language learning. Learning a language is like learning math: you start with the easiest stuff first, and when you feel like the basic concepts are clicking, you move on to harder stuff, all the way up to calculus and differential equations. You can’t learn a language overnight. …

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How to Wish Merry Christmas in Italian – Holiday Traditions and Sayings

December is fast approaching, and with it the coveted days off to celebrate Christmas and the New Year with your loved ones. How about celebrating your language learning efforts by learning how to wish someone a Merry Christmas in Italian? I’m sure you love learning about Italian culture, so in this article we’ll also discover …

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Italian Grammar Practice: What to Look for and Our Best Tips

Italian is notorious for its fickle rules. Do you cringe when you hear the words “Italian grammar practice”? Does this expression make you feel uncomfortable, or does it make you want to yawn? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this lesson is for you. I will give you some valuable advice on …

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How Long Does It Take to Learn Italian? Here Are Our Thoughts

Falling in love with Italian is almost instantaneous, and so is the idea of learning it. You think, hey, I like this language and its culture, and boom!, one second later you feel a strong desire to actually speak this language. However, what does not happen immediately is the learning process itself. You know that …

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Italian Conjugation Practice Made Easy – Our Favorite Tips & Tricks

Unlike English, which has basic verb conjugations that make it almost impossible to get the subject of a sentence wrong, Italian is a fickle language. As we will see, getting one conjugation wrong can completely change the subject of a sentence. This is why it is very, very important to have a consistent Italian conjugation …

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“Dare” Conjugation in Italian – A Comprehensive Guide for Learners

Dare is a very common and “generous” verb in Italian. It’s also a false friend, because its meaning is very different from “to dare” in English! In this lesson, we’ll see the dare conjugation in all its tenses, with many examples of its use. Let’s get started right away! Dare: What it means and when …

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