The avere conjugation is one of the most important conjugations in the Italian language. It is the equivalent of the English verb to have and is used to indicate ownership or possession. It is also one of the two auxiliary verbs (the other one is essere – to be) in Italian. This means that avere …
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Do you want to learn how to say “hello” in Italian? In this lesson we’ll see all the different greetings, so you will learn more than just a simple “ciao”! Italian people put a great emphasis on the so called “buone maniere”, the good manners. It is very important in Italy to address people with …
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Comment allez-vous? It’s one of the first phrases you’ll hear when you’re learning French. If you’re looking for a less formal version there’s also comment vas-tu? And if you want to get even more casual you can simply ask the well known ça va? You might be asking what these basic phrases all have in …
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A proverb can be defined as a short well-known statement that gives practical advice about life, and each society has its own manifold of proverbs that are deeply entrenched in the history and the culture of that language. So in this article, we’re going to learn seven of the most well-known Korean proverbs, from which …
Do you want to learn how to wish a happy birthday in Italian to make your Italian friend feel extra special? Italian people love to celebrate anniversaries and special occasions, so you may want to learn what to say in these social situations. Let’s take a look at the best ways to wish someone a …
If you’re learning a foreign language knowing the numbers is essential to go shopping, tell people about your telephone number, your birthday, or to talk about the date. Italian numbers are pretty easy to remember and follow a simple and predictable pattern. Let’s start with the basics and by the end of this article you’ll …
You don’t have to study French for very long to know how difficult and unpredictable the verbs can often be. The verb faire is a very irregular verb that is also essential to know in French. The verb faire is very versatile and has a lot of meanings. Most often it means ‘to do’ or …
The Chinese numbers are renowned for being simple and logical. The numbers up to 9 are all one syllable long, and the counting system follows a logical and easy to remember sentence. That being said, learning Chinese numbers can still be confusing for learners. This is especially true when it comes to the higher numbers, …
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There are tonnes of great beginner resources for learning Chinese out there. Chinese is one of the most studied foreign languages, and it is only growing in popularity. Many well-known language courses are following suit and bringing out courses in Mandarin. However, Chinese is such a unique language to learn that it can be hard …
We use the word ‘sorry’ in so many different ways in English. The most common way is to apologize for something we have done, but we also say sorry to express sympathy, disappointment, and also to politely ask someone to repeat what they have said. Fortunately, ‘sorry’ in Korean isn’t as multi-functional. Nevertheless, there are …
