Italian Grammar

Ciao!When using the simple prepositions "di, a, da, in, su" with a definite article afterwards - we make a "Combined Preposition". For a helpful table we have an overview of all the combinations here!https://payhip.com/b/tpNsi:)..Examples of combinations with di:La bicicletta del ragazzo.La bicicletta della ragazza.I libri degli studenti.With in:Parlo nel negozio.Compra il caffè nella caffetteria.Legge nello studio.Try:there is a cat in the house.there's a cup on the table. he writes to the friend.he buys coffee to the friends.Excellent!😊For inquries about private tutoring, contact us at: italianlessons (at) gmx.com! And support us to make it possible to continue this series - on: https://patreon.com/ItalianGrammar!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ciao!In this episode we'll look at the simple prepositions, and the different ways of using "di" = usually "of"!:)...The Prepositions:di = ofa = to, at, inda = from, byin = incon = withsu = on, over, aboveper = in order to, fortra/fra = among, betweenEx:Uno studente di italiano.Un treno da Roma a Firenze.Studia in biblioteca."di" can describe possession, origin, material, time and subject/topic:La bicicletta è di Mario.Sono di Firenze.Un tavolo di legno.Di mattina bevo caffè.Un libro di letteratura.Perfetto!😊For inquries about private tutoring, contact us at: italianlessons (at) gmx.com! And support us to make it possible to continue this series - on: https://patreon.com/ItalianGrammar!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ciao!In this episode we'll look at some exceptions to the spelling, and how some of the "-are" verbs use prepositions!:)...Verbs on -care and -gare keep the "hard sound":cercocerchicercacerchiamocercatecercanoVerbs on -iare usually have just one "i" in "you" singular, and "we" plural:mangio (I eat)mangimangiamangiamomangiatemangiano"Ascoltare, aspettare, guardare" have no preposition after them.Aspetto l'autobus.Ascoltano un bel podcast!"Insegnare, cominciare, imparare" have an "a" afterwards when used before another verb.Imparo a scrivere.Cominciamo a viaggare il prossimo mese.For "pensare" we use:"pensare a" for thinking about something/someone"pensare di" for thinking about doing something.In Italian, when meaning "in order to" or "with the purpose of" something, use "per":Viaggiano per imparare. Studia per avere un grande futuro.Bravissimi!!😊..For more Italian Grammar episodes: https://patreon.com/ItalianGrammar!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ciao!In this episode we'll look at the first group of verbs and the present tense, with the "-ARE" verbs!:)...Standard endings with PARLARE:parloparliparlaparliamoparlateparlanoEx:Abito a BostonDove abiti?Abitiamo a Dallas, in Texas.Present is also used for near future or largely certain future:Lavoro tra dieci minuti.Domani sera impariamo il greco.L'estate prossima compro una chitarra.Perfetto!Great work 😊...For more Italian Grammar episodes: https://patreon.com/ItalianGrammarAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ciao!Here's a first Grammar Review covering the key elements to remember from episode 1-15!:)..nounsuno = before z, s+const, pn, gslo, gli = before z, s+const, pn, gs + vowelsending on consonant or accented vowel - no plural ending on nounsto be/to haveio sono - tu sei - lui/lei è --- noi siamo - voi siete - loro sonoio ho - tu hai - lui/lei ha --- noi abbiamo - voi avete - loro hannoadjusually after noun but, if on "the list", before.But with modifier (molto, poco etc), put both after.3 colors that don't change in plurals: blu, rosa, viola.Great work!😊..For more Italian Grammar episodes: https://patreon.com/ItalianGrammar!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ciao!In this episode we'll look at the colors in Italian, and how to say light and dark for a color!:)..I colori:bluviolaazzurroverdegialloarancionerosarossomarronebiancogrigioneroThree of the colors are always the same: "blu","rosa", "viola".Modify with chiaro (light) and scuro (dark).Ex:Blue skies - Cieli bluLight blue skies - Cieli azzurriTranslate:The tree is dark green now.She has violet flowersThey have a red table and brown chairs.He sees a blue river, and a yellow sun.Perfetto!😊..For more Italian Grammar episodes: https://patreon.com/ItalianGrammarAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ciao!In the episode we'll look at some important expressions where you'd say "I have" instead of "I am" in Italian!:)..Expressions:avere caldoavere fameavere freddoavere pauraavere ragioneavere seteavere sonnoavere tortoavere frettaEx:Ho fame - I'm hungry.Hai sete? - Are you thirsty?Translate:After the long trip, Lucia is very sleepy.Yes, you're right!..You'd also say "have" for age:"I have 25 years" - Ho 25 anni.How old are you - ........Lucia is 23 years? - ...........Excellent work!😊..For more Italian Grammar episodes: https://patreon.com/ItalianGrammarAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ciao!In this episode we'll look at the adjective "bello", "beautiful", and how the endings follow the pattern of the specific article!:)..."bello" comes before the noun (it's "on the list"), and follows the pattern of the specific article. (il,lo,la,l' - i,gli,le).Ex:il giorno - il bel giornolo zio - il bello ziol'amico - il bell'amicola donna - la bella donnal'anima - la bell'animai libri - i bei librigli alberi - i begli alberile cattedrali - le belle cattedraliTry:the beautiful bookthe beautiful sisterthe beautiful studiothe beautiful treethe beautiful appartmentsthe beautiful boys/guysthe beautiful girlsthe beautiful sportsSentences:We have beautiful weatherWe have beautiful daysThey have a beautiful studioYou (plural) have beautiful apartmentsNote!If "bello" is after the noun, f.ex. with a modifier - it follows the standard ending: "bello", "bella", "belli", "belle".Try:the very beautiful bookthe very beautiful studiothe very beautiful appartmentsthe very beautiful housesSum up:"bello" - when in front, endings follow pattern of specific articles, both sing./plural.When after; standard endings.Excellent work!😊..For more Italian Grammar episodes, and to listen ad-free: https://patreon.com/ItalianGrammarAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ciao!In this episode we'll look at the different forms of "buono", and why we say "buon giorno" and "buon viaggio", and not "buono"!:)..."buono" is "on the list" - and comes before the noun.The endings in singular follow the pattern of the unspecific article:buono, buon, buona, boun' Ex:un libro - un buon libroun giorno - un buon giornouno sport - un buono sportsame in specific, single.il caffè - il buon caffèil bar - il buon barlo sport - il buono sportTry:the good travelthe good bookthe good studentthe good pizzasthe good beginningsSentences:Today I would like a good pizza.They have a good studio.We have the good tickets.Sum up;Ending of "buono" follows the unspecific/undetermined article, in the singular form.Great work! 😊..For more Italian Grammar episodes, and to listen ad-free: https://patreon.com/ItalianGrammarAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The phrases:another daya beautiful housethe same booka long riverthe first daya small coffeea new frienda young unclea big squarethe last eveninga good holidayThe sentences:I'm an Italian student. Today is a long Thursday. I'm in a big piazza. The friends have special ice creams. We have a nice day!..Solutions:un altro giornouna bella casalo stesso libroun lungo fiumeil primo giornoun piccolo caffèun nuovo amicoun giovane ziouna grande piazzal'ultima serauna buona vacanzagli altri giornile belle casegli stessi librii lunghi fiumii primi giornipiccoli caffènuovi amicigiovani ziigrandi piazzele ultime serebuone vacanzeSolutions sentences:Sono uno studente italiano. Oggi è un lungo giovedì. Sono in una grande piazza. Gli amici hanno gelati speciali. Abbiamo una bella giornata!Great work!...For extra episodes and more exercises, subscribe to this podcast on Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/ItalianGrammar!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy