Learning Italian
Learn everything you need to know about the Italian language as well as useful tips and key vocabulary to help you integrate into life in Italy. Are you interested in taking Italian lessons? The Local has partnered with Gymglish to provide language lessons to readers. Start now and get 1 month free.
Italian expression of the day: 'Secondo me'
We're sure you'll have an opinion on today's Italian phrase.
Italian expression of the day: 'Fare strada'
Let us show you the way with this phrase.
Italian word of the day: 'Provare'
Have a go at using this popular verb.
Italian expression of the day: 'Lo stesso'
Things just wouldn't be the same without this phrase.
Italian word of the day: 'Ecco'
Here we have a very versatile word that you'll hear all the time in Italy.
Italian word of the day: 'Quindi'
Italians pepper their conversations with this common conjunction. So what does it actually mean?
Italian word of the day: 'Allora'
This is one of the Italian words we're asked about most. Well then, let's take a look at it...
Italian word of the day: 'Acquazzoni'
Don't get caught out by this unexpected word.
Italian expression of the day: 'Ce l'ha con te'
Don't get mad about this tricky Italian phrase.
Italian expression of the day: 'Ci mancherebbe'
Need some assistance with this confusing Italian phrase? We're happy to help.
Italian word of the day: 'Roba'
How to talk about stuff in Italian (literally).
Italian expression of the day: 'Qualcosa non torna'
Does something about this phrase seem off to you?
Italian expression of the day: 'Vale la pena'
It's well worth making the effort to learn this simple phrase.
Italian word of the day: 'Smarrito'
You won't feel lost after learning this Italian word.
Italian word of the day: 'Parecchio'
You'll probably hear this word a lot in Italy. But are you using it correctly?
Italian word of the day: 'Scioglilingua'
Can you get your tongue around this Italian word?
Italian word of the day: 'Fila' vs 'coda'
Line up to learn what the difference is between these two.
Italian word of the day: 'Pasticcio'
Learning this Italian word will help you stay out of trouble.
Italian expression of the day: 'Essere al verde'
If one of your Italian pals claims to 'be at the green’ during your next night out, prepare to pay for their drinks.
Italian word of the day: 'Abbastanza'
Do you understand this word well enough?
Italian expression of the day: ‘Fare una figura da cioccolataio’
Don't mess up this peculiar Italian idiom.
Italian grammar quirks: Why some words that end in -a are masculine
One of the simplest rules in the Italian language is broken almost constantly - here's why.
Italian expression of the day: 'Passaparola'
You'll want to hear about this Italian word.