Italian language

Come si usano questo e quello?

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how to use this, these, that, and those in Italian? If you are struggling with those words, don't worry, you are not alone! I noticed over...

Riconoscimento e Rievocazione

21 Jun 2022

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Do you know the words Riconoscimento and Rievocazione? They are mechanisms that we put in place to remember what we have memorized. If you want to kno...

Cosa significa Addirittura?

10 May 2022

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In today’s episode, I am going to talk about Addirittura, another of those strange words that are difficult to translate into the other language.If ...

What in italiano

05 Apr 2022

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In today’s episode, called What in Italian, I am going to tell you how to translate this English word into Italian. You’ll learn how to translate ...

Speak Italian with ilazed

23 Mar 2022

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In today's episode called "Speak Italian with ilazed", I am going to talk about a new podcast created for you to help you to improve your spoken Itali...

Le zeppole di san Giuseppe

16 Mar 2022

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In this episode, I am going to talk about the story of a dessert that all Italians eat on March 19th, father's day in Italy.You can find the script he...

Tamponare in italiano

09 Mar 2022

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In today's episode, I want to talk about an Italian verb that has several meanings, and, since the beginning of the pandemic, has become even more com...

Come si usa non?

02 Mar 2022

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In today's episode called "Come si Usa Non?", I am going to explain all the uses of this word, including the negative form, the pleonastic non, and ho...

Come studio l'inglese?

23 Feb 2022

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A few weeks ago, I wrote an article in which I talked about an experiment I did last year trying to monitor my level of English. And, it was interesti...

Parliamo di politica?

16 Feb 2022

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In today's episode called "Parliamo di Politica?", I am going to explain a little bit of vocabulary precisely concerning politics. You'll discover som...

Gli accenti italiani

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how the stress of the Italian words works? It is not easy to understand how to pronounce words in this language, right?I know and that's w...

Dai, boh e nì in Italiano

02 Feb 2022

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Have you ever heard the words Boh, Dai, and Nì? They are common Italian words that all Italians use daily. In today's episode, I have explained what ...

Come fare lo spelling in italiano

25 Jan 2022

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Have you ever wondered how to spell names, surnames, or addresses in Italian?Whatever is your answer today you are going to find it out. In Italian, w...

Uso di andare e venire

18 Jan 2022

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In today's article called "Uso di Andare and Venire", I talk about these basic verbs because sometimes they can make students struggle to use them pro...

Propositi propositi per il nuovo anno: un anno dopo

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new year is here, and like always, we write a list with our good resolutions. I did it too last year! I wrote down that I wanted to monitor my Engli...

Filastrocca della Befana

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I want to share with you a poem written by the famous Gianni Rodari, a poet, journalist, and pedagogy expert.It is a nice nursery ...

Portafortuna di Capodanno

28 Dec 2021

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Today, I am going to tell you some lucky charms that Italians use on New Yeasr's Eve to attract abundance and happiness. If you want to know more abou...

Il vocabolario di Natale

22 Dec 2021

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Get my gifts: www.ilazed.comChristmas is getting closer and closer and that’s why I decided to take advantage of this very magical time to help you ...

Come parlare della nascita in Italiano

15 Dec 2021

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Are you able to talk about birth in Italian? In today’s episode called “Come parlare della nascita in Italiano”, I am going to explain to you ho...

I presepi di Natale

07 Dec 2021

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today I would like to focus on the symbols of Christmas, symbols without which this period would not be the same. In particular, we’re going to focu...

Come si usa porre?

01 Dec 2021

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In today's episode, I'll tell you some of the Italian verbs that can be replaced by Porre. Porre can make you speak in a way a bit more refined, and i...

L'importanza del silenzio

22 Nov 2021

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In today's article called "L'importanza del Silenzio", I would like to dispel a myth that is speaking fast with no breaks makes you a better speaker.I...

Verbi simili a piacere

17 Nov 2021

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Piacere is a verb a little bit particular because its conjugation has only 2 forms: Piace and Piacciono. But, it is not the only one, in fact, there a...

Il verbo Piacere

10 Nov 2021

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Are you struggling using the verb Piacere? Piacere is not easy at all. Many use it, but only a few people use it well!If you are in a group that is st...

Secoli in italiano

03 Nov 2021

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In today's episode called "Secoli in Italiano", I talk about how to use centuries in Italian. Talking to my students, especially the most advanced one...

Sembra Halloween ma non è

27 Oct 2021

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In today's episode, I am going to talk about an event that takes place in a small village of Puglia. It has passed down from year to year to the new g...

10 Espressioni di Dante usate ancora oggi

20 Oct 2021

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In today's podcast called "10 Espressioni di Dante usate ancora oggi", I talk about ten expressions used by Dante Alighieri more than 700 years ago an...

Preposizioni con ore, giorni, mesi e anni

12 Oct 2021

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Are you still struggling with prepositions? New tips are ready for you!In today’s article called “Le Preposizioni di tempo,” I am talking about ...

Trucchi per usare bene e buono

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode called “Trucchi per usare Bene e Buono”, I talk again about these two Italian words. In the past, I have already explained th...

Come si pronuncia la lettera S?

28 Sep 2021

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In this episode called "Come si pronuncia la lettera S?", I talk about pronunciation, focusing on the Italian s.Likely you know that in Italian, there...

Verbi simili dal significato diverso

21 Sep 2021

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In this episode called "Verbi simili dal significato diverso", I talk about five couples of Italian verbs very similar to each other but completely di...

Cosa significa Tale?

15 Sep 2021

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In today's episode, called "Cosa significa tale?", I am talking about the Italian word Tale. It has, like several other Italian words, several meaning...

Parla in modo più forbito!

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to speak the Italian language better? Would you like to be able to speak formally or speak in a proper way in every situation? In toda...

Le Sfogline

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard about Sfogline?In today's episode, I talk about Italian culture and traditions, avoiding, at least for today, talking about gramma...

Le preposizioni di tempo

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with prepositions? New tips are ready for you!In today's episode called "Le preposizioni di tempo", I am talking about prepositions...

Paura di parlare in italiano? Niente panico!

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you afraid of speaking Italian? No panic!In today's episode, I am giving some tips to you to overcome your fear of speaking. In particular, if you...

Uso pratico delle preposizioni

11 Aug 2021

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In today's episode called "Uso pratico delle preposizioni", I am going to explain how to use Italian prepositions in daily conversation. In particular...

Le preposizioni italiane

04 Aug 2021

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In today's episode, I am going to talk about Italian prepositions. Possibly many of you already know that I consider them the most challenging topic o...

10 falsi amici: avverbi

28 Jul 2021

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In today's episode, called "10 falsi amici: avverbi", you will learn how to translate in Italian ten English adverbs.They are often translated in the ...

Perché gli italiani non parlano le lingue straniere?

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am focusing on why it is worldwide known that the Italian people don't speak foreign languages.Lately, I have been talking to my...

Possibly in Italiano

14 Jul 2021

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In today's episode called Possibly in Italiano, I explain how to translate the English word Possibly in Italian.A common rule says that when an Englis...

Chiedere scusa in italiano

07 Jul 2021

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In today's episode, I talk about how to say I'm sorry in Italian. Everybody should know this easy sentence in the language they are learning, and that...

Le parole straniere in italiano

30 Jun 2021

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In today's episode, I talk about words from other languages, which we currently use in Italian. Most of them come from the English language, while oth...

5 Letture in italiano anche per principianti

22 Jun 2021

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In today's episode, I talk about five different resources to practice the Italian language, especially reading.In this episode, I have listed resource...

Gli esami di maturità

15 Jun 2021

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In today's episode, I am going to talk about "Gli esami di maturità", an important event for all the Italian students. It is important not only becau...

Vari tipi di neologismi

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am going to talk about different type of Italian neologisms. I will provide explanation of how new words were born giving you di...

Chiedere e rispondere in italiano

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am going to talk about how ask a question and answer to it. In this audio you can find useful tips to avoid mistakes and to make...

6 cose che (probabilmente) non sai sui numeri italiani!

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am going to talk about numbers in Italian. Don't worry though, My instention is not talking about the name of the numbers from 1...

Time in italiano

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you translate time into Italian? Do you know there are many ways? In today's episode I am going to explain to you every Italian word that can b...

8 frasi tipiche degli italiani

06 May 2021

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In today's episode, I am going to share with you 8 Italian phrases commonly used in the Italians daylife.Listen to this podcast, learn and start using...

Sentimento, sensazione e impressione

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the difference between Sentimento, sensazione e impressione? Learn how to talk about your feelings with my new episode!If you need the scr...

Molto è variabile oppure no?

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I am going to answer a question of a student of mine: Molto can change or not? When do I use molto and when molta, molte, molti?If...

5 caratteristiche dell'italiano

05 Apr 2021

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In today's episode, I am going to talk about 5 particularity of the Italian language. Listen to this audio because you'll find interesting food for th...

Parla come gli italiani: Usa strutture italiane! (terza parte)

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to talk like a native speaker? Use Italian structures!In today's podcast I will explain how to use particular Italian structures so, do...

La parola Cioè

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the Italian word Cioe? Are you able to use it correctly? If you know this word listen to this podcast to refresh your knowledge, if you do...

L’evoluzione della lingua italiana in un anno

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's already been a year since the Oms declared the pandemic.In a year, our daily language has completely changed. We learned new words; old terms got...

L'apostrofo in italiano: i miti da sfatare

21 Feb 2021

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Do you know how to use the apostrophe in Italian? Do you know exception and particularity of its use?Listen to this podcast and find out how to use it...

Parla come gli italiani: Usa strutture italiane! (seconda parte)

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to talk like a native speaker? Use Italian structures!In today's podcast I will explain to you how to use Italian structures and I will...

Parla come gli italiani: Usa strutture italiane!

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to talk like a native speaker? Use Italian structures!In today's podcast I will explain to you how to use Italian structures and I will...

Prendere, Dire, Toccare: usi particolari

19 Jan 2021

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Prendere, toccare, dire are three Italian verbs very common and learned almost immediately by Italian learners. In this episode, I will not focus on t...

Il 6 gennaio: il giorno dell’Epifania o della Befana

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who is “Befana”, the nice old lady that come on January 1st? And what does she do during this day? Read this article to discover her legend.You ca...

Proposito per il nuovo anno: imparare una nuova lingua

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A new year has begun and, it's possible, like every year, that we are dealing with our good resolutions. In today's podcast, I am explaining to you my...

Merry Christmas in Italiano

23 Dec 2020

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In this episode, I am going to explain how to say Merry Christmas in Italian.In addition, I will tell you some sentences you can use to write a messag...

La tombola: il gioco di Natale

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know tombola? It is a traditional Christmas game played in every Italian family! Learn more about it and if you want to get a little present, m...

Parole straniere con accento italiano: sì o no?

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Parole straniere con accento italiano: sì o no?In this article, I am going to talk about the pronunciation of foreign words in Italian. Everything st...

L'8 dicembre

06 Dec 2020

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Learn more about this day, December 8 is an important day for Italians because it is considered the beginning of Christmas time!______________________...

Questione di pronuncia... ma non solo!

01 Dec 2020

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In this article, I am going to talk about some common mistakes caused by difficult Italian words. I divided these words into three groups: Inexistent ...

Cosa significa figurati?

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, I am going to talk about how to use Figurati. This is one of those words that can be very tricky for Italian learners because it can ...

4 risorse per le tue abilità linguistiche

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I am talking about four resources for practicing your ability: speaking, writing, listening, and reading. In this podcast, you can...

Quando non usare gli articoli in italiano?

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I am talking about Italian articles. I am sure you know that in Italian we have to use the article almost all the time. But when t...

Come dire a qualcuno che una persona è morta

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I am going to share with you something particular. I want to explain to you how to tell people that someone's death.I will start b...

100 anni di Gianni Rodari

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I am going to talk about a writer, educationalist, and journalist called Gianni Rodari. Do you want to know why I am talking about...

Alternative alla parola velocemente!

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I am going to talk about adverb Velocemente and its options. In particular, I will focus on adverbial locutions that will allow yo...

Bene o Buono?

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I am going to talk about two challenge words: Bene and Buono. These are difficult as much as Meglio, Migliore, Peggio, and Peggior...

Non mollare! 9 consigli per mantenere alta la motivazione!

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I am talking about nine tips to avoid giving up and keep learning a foreign language even in tough times.The reason why I want to ...

Il latino nell'italiano

19 Sep 2020

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In today's podcast, I am going to talk about the Latin language used in Italian sentences.Here I will list 8 Latin expressions that most of the Italia...

Qualche, alcuno o alcuni?

04 Sep 2020

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In today's podcast, I am going to talk about Qualche, Alcuni, and Alcuno. This topic can look easy, but often the choice isn't automatic for my studen...

Tavolo o tavola? Cioccolato o cioccolata? E tanto altro…

22 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I am going to talk about some Italian words. These words are particular, and this is the reason why I think it's good to pay atten...

Il Ferragosto Italiano

14 Aug 2020

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In today's podcast, I am going to talk about an Italian holiday: Ferragosto. I will explain the origin of the celebration and, in this way, you will b...

Tecniche per aumentare il tuo vocabolario!

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast called "Tecniche per aumentare il tuo vocabolario" I am talking about some techniques that will help you to improve your vocabulary...

Commetti anche tu questi errori?

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's article called "Commetti anche tu questi errori?", I am talking about 10 words that are commonly used in the wrong way by my students! Do y...

Per comprendere meglio non tradurre tutto!

25 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I am going to give you some tips for a better understanding when you talk to someone in a foreign language. This audio is going to...

Come ci si rivolge agli altri nel contesto scolastico?

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, called "Come ci si rivolge agli altri nel contesto scolastico?", I am going to talk about how to address people at school. In Ital...

Dire o Parlare?

10 Jul 2020

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In today’s podcast, I want to talk about two common Italian verbs: Dire and Parlare. I am sure that you have learned them at the beginning of your l...

3 consigli pratici per migliorare il tuo italiano!

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I want to share with you some little tips that will help you to sound more natural when you speak Italian.These tips came from my ...

5 motivi per venire in Italia

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast called 5 Motivi Per Venire In Italia, I am talking about the reasons why you should come to Italy in the next weeks and months.Afte...

Scorso, precedente, prossimo e tanto altro…

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle when you have to use Italian words like Scorso, Prossimo, Precendente, and Successivo? Don't worry, this is a common problem; many of ...

Alberto Sordi

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alberto Sordi, a popular actor loved by everyone. I wrote an article about him because we are celebrating the 100th year of the birth of this amazing ...

Cosa significa parlare fluentemente una lingua?

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to be able to speak a language fluently?In this article, I am going to talk about this topic. I will start with a definition of verb...

La parola Ciò

29 May 2020

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n this article called La Parola Ciò, I am going to talk about this word pretty common in the written and spoken Italian. It is a demonstrative pronou...

3 cose da evitare per migliorare l’ascolto

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How is it going with your listening skills? Are you able to understand the Italian language without problems, or do you still experience difficulties?...

Tour virtuale dell'Italia

16 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I am going to talk about an amazing website you can use to visit many Italian beauties.I know this is a hard time, and maybe you h...

Perché lavorare online è bello!

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast called Perché lavorare online è bello, I am going to talk about my job, the reasons why I chose working online, and why I enjoy doin...

10 parole maschili che terminano con la lettera -a

09 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this podcast to find out 10 Italian words ending in -A.These are words commonly used in Italian, and for this reason, my advice is to try to...

Per imparare ama quello che studi

02 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the following article called Per imparare ama quello che studi, I am going to explain to you this sentence, talking in detail about it. If you thi...

I dialetti italiani

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian dialects are local languages that can be completely different among them if we move along the peninsula. In Italy, there are so many dialects....

Ci Mancherebbe! Versione Completa

25 Apr 2020

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Ci mancherebbe, versione completa is going to complete an article I have written some months ago. In fact in the following text you will find the 2 ma...

La Pasqua degli Italiani

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, I am going to talk about how we spend this day in Italy. Is it a day spent with family or friends? Do we have a particular habit? You...

Le Processioni di Pasqua

04 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Even though Italy is a laic country there are still many religious traditions very importart to us. They are part of our culture and this is the reaso...

2 regole fondamentali della lingua italiana

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, I am talking about two things that allow you to talk Italian in a better way, the two basic rules of the Italian language: the pronun...