I have a confession to make: I hate language learning flashcards. Well, I used to, anyway. Before you reach for your pitchforks, hear me out: The traditional vocabulary flashcard suffers from two key problems. Flashcards are, in my opinion: — Cumbersome – Flashcards take up space, and lots of it. If you’re using index cards,…
How to Write a Love Letter in Italian
Ohhhh amore! What’s better than being in love? Whether you’re dating an Italian, married to your high school sweetheart, or still on the prowl, everyone knows that love rules the world. Italians in particular are depicted all the time as being some of the most romantic people in the world, and whether it’s true or…
Dialogue: Differences Between American & Italian Culture, Pt. II
At The Iceberg Project,e believe the only way you can truly learn a language is by using it in real life. (We also believe that Italian is the best foreign language to learn.) To help you get that real-life experience, we put together this dialogue for you. It’s about two friends — one Italian and…
Chi sono i “falsi amici”??
No matter whether it’s your first foreign language or your fifth, the rules of the Italian language can be really confusing. Plus, there isn’t a whole lot of material out there in Italian that offers comprehension practice targeted at English speakers. That’s why I ask my team to create original content in Italian constantly, like…
Phrases to Buy Jewelry in Italy
Have you ever been to Florence? If so, you’ve likely noticed that gorgeous old bridge, Ponte Vecchio, full of glistening gold and jewels. You may have even wanted to buy something or just step inside one of the historic shops to look around. You may also have been intimidated not knowing the words to use…
How to Talk About Where You Live
“Where are you from? – Di dove sei?” It has to be one of the top ten most frequently asked questions when you meet somebody while abroad in Italy. And while you could just simply say, “Colorado” or “Gli Stati Uniti” and end the conversation, what else could you say to describe where you’re from…
Italian Vocabulary for the Environmentalist
Given all that’s happened recently with natural disasters and politically, the environment — or the destruction of it — is a hotter topic than ever. (Pun NOT intended.) If you want to discuss this with your language partner, a friend, or family member, how can you express your concerns in Italian? What are the specific,…
How to Talk About the Seasons in Italian
Cambio di stagione, or change of seasons, is an important event that happens two times a year for Italians. Why two times a year and not four? Because this cambio I’m referring to is the one related to wardrobe. As summer ends and fall begins, Italians open their wardrobes (armadi) and take out their winter…
How to Say “I don’t remember” in Italian
Cher and I are contacted frequently by our lovely readers who want to ask questions or just send us quick notes as a way to practice Italian (thank you by the way, we love your emails!). And, in all these messages, over the years, we started to notice a theme. When someone can’t recall something…
10 Italian Phrases to Use When You Just Don’t Understand
Let’s all admit it. Every single one of us, when learning a new language, has had a moment of utter and complete confusion. Perhaps someone is talking too fast, or they used words and verb tenses you haven’t studied yet. Or, they just have a funny accent that makes it harder for you to grapple…
Italian Word Speed Dates: Poi and Così
Whoa, it’s been a looooong since I wrote a couple of vocabulary speed dates for you. NOT OKAY. That’s why I’m back in this article to talk to you all about how to use the Italian words “poi” and “così.” I would describe both of these as “connector words,” or words that you use to…
How to Say “What does that have to do with anything?” in Italian
Have you ever heard the verb “entrarci”? It’s a pronominal verb (basically a verb + pronoun combo), and it means “to have to do with.” Typically, you won’t hear it as the full form. In the present tense (il presente indicativo), you’ll hear: — C’entra (singular) — C’entrano (plural) Unfamiliar with singular and plural in…
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