Italian language

10 espressioni per descrivere una persona (II parte)

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you’ll find the second part of a series of audios about Italian expressions used to describe people. Today, we’ll focus on expre...

I Simboli della Festa Donna

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

International Women’s Day — known in Italian as Festa della Donna — is celebrated on March 8th with meaningful traditions and powerful symbols. ...

10 Espressioni per Descrivere una Persona (I parte)

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’ll explore some of the most common and useful Italian expressions used to describe people from a physical point of view. Whether...

Amare o Voler Bene?

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I am going to explain two Italian verbs that correspond to the single English verb “to love.” While both can be translated a...

Come Ringraziare in Italiano

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m going to explain how to thank people in Italian. This episode was inspired by one of my students, who encouraged me to cr...

Giornata Nazionale della Bandiera

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’ll discuss the Italian flag, the meanings of its colors, and its origin. If you’re curious, keep reading! :)Read the scrip...

Spiegazione di Bene e Buono

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’ll provide you with the ultimate guide on how to use bene and buono in the best way possible. I have already talked about th...

Guida ai Sinonimi Italiani

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'll discuss some words you can use as synonyms to expand your vocabulary and add variety to your speech. If you're curious, liste...

I Presepi di San Gregorio Armeno

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know San Gregorio Armeno? It’s a famous street in Naples, also known as Via dei Presepi (the Street of Nativity Scenes). It’s a historic ar...

La mia personale esperienza su italki

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know italki? It’s the ultimate tool for learning a foreign language. In the following lines, you’ll find my personal experience with this o...

Sapere o Conoscere?

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the difference between sapere and conoscere? What do they mean, and how are they used in Italian? If you have any doubts and want to stop ...

Come si usa "mica"?

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the word Mica? Have you ever heard of it?In this audio called "Come si usa Mica?", I will explain how to use this word and, to better unde...

Differenza tra Divertirsi e Godersi

20 Oct 2025

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What’s the difference between the Italian verbs divertirsi and godersi? Are they the same, or are there small differences between them? Find out the...

6 Consigli per imparare l’italiano efficacemente

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’ll share six pieces of advice to help you improve your Italian effectively.I’ll briefly go over the first five, but I’ll...

Differenza tra Farsi e Far Sì

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’ll explain the difference between two forms that look almost identical: “farsi” and “far sì”. Although they may see...

FARE + verbo infinito

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’ll keep exploring the verb fare, showing you a structure formed by "fare + an infinitive verb". Italians often use it to make som...

Approfondiamo il Verbo Fare

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

https://ilazed.com/2025/08/27/approfondiamo-il-verbo-fare/Although I have already talked about the verb fare in other articles, this time I will go in...

Festivo o Feriale?

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s article, I’m going to talk about two Italian words that often cause confusion: feriale and festivo. Keep reading to find out what they ...

Differenza tra frazione, paese, città

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'll discuss some vocabulary used to describe urban settlements in Italian. The idea for this topic came from one of my students w...

Dove vanno i Pronomi in italiano?

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's article, I will discuss the position of Italian pronouns within a sentence. By learning the rules in this text, you'll be able to write and...

Tecnica per Migliorare lo Scritto e il Parlato

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’ll discuss a technique used by one of my students who, by applying it, has dramatically improved his Italian. If you’re cu...

Qual è il Contrario di Avere Torto?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I will explain how to say "to be wrong" in Italian. I will also share some common mistakes my students make.If you are curious, ke...

Dove va il Soggetto in Italiano?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I discuss the structure of Italian sentences, with a particular focus on the position of the subject. If you want to know more, ke...

Tutti gli Usi di Toccare

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how to use the verb toccare in Italian? It can have several meanings. Listen to this audio to discover how to use toccare effectively, dep...

I Natali di Roma

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, titled "I Natali di Roma", I’m going to dive into one of the most significant events in Roman history: the celebration that ta...

Bravo, Buono e Bene

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, titled "Bravo, Buono e Bene," I will explain in detail how to use these three words in the Italian language and their functions....

Bizzarrie degli Italiani

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's article, called "Bizzarrie degli italiani", I'll discuss some unique Italian habits. Some of them might seem strange to foreigners, but the...

Come scrivere e-mail formali in italiano

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's article, I will explain how to write formal emails in Italian. Whether you are about to take an Italian language exam or are simply interes...

6 Proverbi Italiani sulla Donna

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode called "6 Proverbi italiani sulla donna", I will talk about 6 well-known Italian proverbs, all about women.I’ve decided to discus...

8 proverbi per parlare d'amore

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I’ll share 8 Italian proverbs that will help you talk about every kind of love.If you’re curious to learn more about this topi...

Grazie dei Fiori

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'll talk about the first winner of the Sanremo Music Contest, explain why it was chosen, and discuss the differences between the ...

Maschile o Femminile?

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's not always easy to determine whether an Italian word is masculine or feminine, right? Today I want to share some tips with you, so please pay at...

Quanto siamo formali in Italia?

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Italy, we learn to communicate differently depending on the context and the people involved, starting from a very early age. If you want to underst...

Attenzione a questi Verbi

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'll discuss common Italian verbs that are often misused. If you want to learn which ones they are and how to avoid mistakes when usi...

Come parlare del compleanno in italiano

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'll talk about how to discuss birthdays in Italian: the verbs you need to use, the questions to ask to learn more about the people y...

Il Brindisi Perfetto

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a way to make a perfect toast? Are there rules we can follow while we celebrate? Of course, there are. According to etiquette, there is a way...

Piero Angela

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I decided to talk about Piero Angela, a great figure at this time of year because, in just a few days, we’ll celebrate the anniv...

L'Origine del Presepe

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, titled "L’origine del Presepe", I am going to discuss the origin of the nativity scene. Where did this idea come from? Who first...

Infatti o In realtà?

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode titled "Infatti or In realtà?", I will explain how to use these two terms in Italian. I will also share some common mistakes my st...

Alternative a Fare

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode titled 'Alternative to Fare', I'll suggest some verbs to replace the overused verb fare in Italian. If you want your Italian to sou...

Dovere in italiano

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I want to discuss the uses of dovere in Italian. When using this verb, you need to pay close attention because, in Italian, dovere...

La Calza dei Morti

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's article, I'll discuss a particular tradition, La Calza dei Morti (the Dead's Socks), which is typical of certain areas of southern Italy, i...

Espressioni a tema Halloween

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’ll discuss 10 expressions perfect for Halloween because they contain the words “sangue” (blood) and “more” (death). ...

Ausiliari con i verbi modali

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s article, titled “Ausiliari con i verbi modali,” I am going to delve into the use of auxiliary verbs in Italian, focusing on the modal...

Chi è il patrono d’Italia?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who is the patron saint of Italy? In today's episode called "Chi è il patrono d'Italia?", I'll tell you all about the patron saint of Italy. If you'...

Verbi che accettano entrambi gli ausiliari

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, titled "Verbi che accettano entrambi gli ausiliari," I am going to delve into the use of auxiliary verbs in Italian, continuing th...

Come scegliere l'ausiliare giusto?

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode called "Come scegliere l'ausiliare giusto?", I'll explain how to choose the correct auxiliary verb between "essere" and "avere" in ...

Preposizioni da usare con “tempo”

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's article, I will discuss some prepositions commonly used with the word "tempo" in Italian. Why should you know them? Because if you memorize...

Che o Chi?

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I will explain the difference between chi and che and when to use one pronoun vs. the other.If you want to know more about it, kee...

Avete delle credenze limitanti?

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have limiting beliefs about learning a foreign language? In today's episode, I will list some of the most common beliefs I would like to debunk...

I Corsi di Dizione

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am going to talk about diction courses, particular courses that Italian actors, speakers, and hosts take to improve their pronun...

Combiniamo le parole italiane

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I will talk about specific combinations of Italian words very useful in your daily conversation. If you want to speak like a nativ...

7 Podcast da ascoltare in italiano

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

7 Podcast da ascoltare in italianoIn today's episode called "7 Podcast da ascoltare in italiano", I am going to share with you 7 podcasts that you mig...

Imparare l'italiano con i podcast

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode called "Imparare con i podcast", I'll discuss the usage of podcasts for learning something new, a foreign language too. If you love...

Come capire se gli italiani saranno puntuali o in ritardo

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode titled "Come capire se gli italiani saranno puntuali o in ritardo," I am going to discuss a common Italian habit of being late. Add...

Come rispondere a chi si rivolge a noi

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode titled "Come rispondere a chi si rivolge a noi," I'll discuss various ways to respond to people who address us. I will list differe...

Silvio Berlusconi

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Silvio Berlusconi has been one of the most influential men in Italy. As both a politician and a businessman, he has had a meaningful impact on Italian...

La Festa della Repubblica

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know that June 2nd is a very significant date for us Italians because on this day we celebrate Republic Day? If you want to learn when this hol...

I 70 anni della Rai

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go, in 2024, the popular Rai turns 70. It's important to remember that this year marks a double anniversary: 70 years of Italian public televi...

Scusa o Mi dispiace?

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode titled "Scusa o Mi dispiace?", I will discuss these common Italian expressions. I realize that discussing them might seem trivial, ...

Il 25 aprile in Italia

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I am going to talk about April 25th, a crucial day for all Italians because we celebrate the Liberation of Italy from Fascism and N...

Bello e Buono come intensificatori

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's article, titled 'Bello e Buono,' I will discuss these Italian words not as adjectives but as intensifiers. Are you ready to learn about 'be...

Il Pesce d'Aprile

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode called "Il “pesce d’aprile”", I am going to talk about April 1st, with its April Fools' Day. During this day "joke" is the ke...

Espressioni di Pasqua!

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since Easter is approaching, in today's episode called "5 Espressioni di Pasqua", I want to introduce you to some Easter-themed expressions, but usabl...

Bello e Buono

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s article called “Bello e Buono”, I will talk about these common Italian words. I know that talking about them might seem something so ...

Cosa significa Pure?

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the word Pure? Have you ever heard of it?In this audio called "Cosa significa Pure?", I will explain how to use this word and, to better u...

La storia di San Valentino

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th, and it is universally considered the day of love.Why is that? What happened centuries ago, and who is ...

Superiore e Inferiore

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's article called "Superiore e inferiore", I am going to explain how to use these words in Italian and also I'll tell you when is better to av...

Quanto ne sapete sulla parola quanto?

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Quanto ne sapete sulla parola Quanto?In today's article, I'll explain the word quanto. It may seem an easy word because we often use it to ask questio...

8 parole italiane che sembrano inglesi

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's audio, I am going to share with you 8 Italian words that sound English even if they aren't! If you are curious to know more, keep lustening...

Strutture italiane con gli Indefiniti

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode called "Strutture italiane con gli Indefiniti", I will talk about specific Italian structures to use with indefinite pronouns. So i...

Trucchi per padroneggiare l'italiano

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode called "Trucchi per padroneggiare l'italiano" I am going to talk about some tips and tricks that I hope will help you to manage the...

4 frasi da evitare in italiano

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's article called "4 Frasi da evitare in Italiano", I am going to list 4 sentences to avoid when you speak Italian. If you don't want to offen...

Ilaria, ma tu correggi?

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode called "Ilaria, ma tu correggi?", I am going to talk about a question/statement that often I hear from my students.It happened to m...

Imparare l'italiano con le app

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am going to talk about learning Italian with apps, in particular with an app called Glossika. If you want to know more about it,...

I verbi sovrabbondanti

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, called "I Verbi Sovrabbondanti", I am going to talk about particular Italian verbs that can have more forms. In fact the word "sov...

Come si traduce Joke in italiano?

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode called "Come si traduce Joke in Italiano?" I am going to talk about common mistakes in the translation of the word joke in Italian....

Anzi in italiano

08 Aug 2023

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In today's episode, I am going to talk about one difficult Italian word with which my students often struggle: Anzi!If you don't know how to use it in...

6 espressioni italiane... di tendenza!

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am going to talk about 6 Italian expressions that you can use when you want to talk about something trendy.I decided to talk abo...

Quanti pronomi ci sono in italiano?

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode called "Quanti pronomi ci sono in italiano?", I am going to recap for you the Italian pronouns.Also, I'll share with you some parti...

5 parole a cui fare attenzione

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode called "5 parole italiane a cui fare attenzione" I'll talk about some Italian words that you might use wrongly. If you want to know...

Accento con l'imperativo

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I will talk again about the Italian accent and pronunciation, but in this episode, I will focus on a specific mood, the imperative one.So, if y...

Cosa e Coso in italiano

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you'll find out how to use the words Coso and Cosa. I am sure you know how to use Cosa, but I doubt you are familiar with Coso. So, i...

Alessandro Manzoni

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, called Alessandro Manzoni, I shortly talk about this Italian writer, pointing out how he influenced the Italian language through h...

Accento italiano

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode called "Accento italiano", I am talking about one of the most difficult things my students come across. In fact, when it comes to r...

Il primo maggio in Italia

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'll talk about a day celebrated in Italy and in many other countries: May 1st, during which is celebrated the Labour Day, Festa D...

Lotta alle parole straniere

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode called "Lotta alle parole straniere", I am going to share with you a crazy initiative strongly wanted by Mussolini, to remove any f...

È possibile fermare i forestierismi?

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode called "È possibile fermare i forestierismi?", I'll talk about a draft law that will punish people who use foreign words in Italian, ...

Conversazione in italiano

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's audio called "Conversazione in italiano", you'll find out how to have an informal and natural conversation with family and friends. If you ...

5 parole italiane particolari

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, called “5 parole italiane Particolari" I am sharing with you 5 particular Italian words. They are particular because they can chang...

Il vocabolario di San Valentino

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am going to explain how to use some particular words and expressions related to relationships and love. I decided to talk about ...

Parole femminili che terminano con -O

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode called “Parole femminili che terminano con -o”, I am sharing with you common Italian words. I am sure you know them, but they are ...

Il FantaSanremo

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode called "Il FantaSanremo", I talk about the trend of the moment: more and more Italians are getting into this virtual game, called Fant...

Più in italiano

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how to translate more and anymore in Italian? I think so. The translation is Più, but in today's episode called "Più in Italiano", I wou...

Verbi italiani particolari: Verbi Difettivi

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For many students, one of the most difficult topics in Italian is how to use verbs. I understand why. There are so many tenses in Italian: verbs havin...

Panettone o Pandoro?

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know Panettone and Pandoro? They are two Italian desserts typical of Christmas. Every year they can’t miss on Italian tables, and often there...

Imparare nuove parole partendo dall’inglese

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am talking about a simple method to learn Italian words starting from English. I highlighted some groups of English letters that...

Quando si usano gli articoli in italiano?

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I talk about Italian articles. Don't worry, though... This is not a lesson for beginners because, in the following lines, you'll k...

10 espressioni Italiane "da brividi"

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to learn 10 "spine-tingling" Italian expressions? Because Halloween is getting closer, I have prepared some phrases that could be perfec...

Come imparare nuove parole

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you study a foreign language and are you always looking for a new method for learning new words? Don’t miss this new episode in which you’ll fi...