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ANCH'IO

It is used to show that two things are the same. You will use it when two sentences express the same concept. So the two sentences agree with each other. The sentences are affirmative sentences. It translates to me too or same here, so am I. So you will reply saying that you agree and are probably in the same situation.  

For example: 

• "Io oggi vado in palestra.
• "Anch’io!"

In this example you have two affirmative sentences. 

It’s a dialogue between two people.

The first person says Today I’m going to the gym and the second one replies with me too. Meaning I too will go to the gym today. The two sentences agree they are basically saying the same thing, so both people are going to the gym today.

Let’s look at a second example.

• "Ho sete! "(I’m thirsty)
• "Anch’io" (So am I)

Once again as you can see the two affirmative sentences agreeing with each...

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Dialogo 1

• Cliente: Pronto, parlo con il servizio clienti di compratutto.it?
• Impiegata: Sì, sono Maria come posso aiutarla?
• Cliente: Salve, vorrei fare un reclamo. La macchina del caffè che ho comprato sul vostro sito non funziona, penso sia difettosa. 
• Impiegata: Allora, se va sul sito può chiedere il reso. Dovrà rispedirci la macchinetta del caffè e noi le rimborsiamo i soldi. 
• Cliente: Ho capito, ma i soldi me li rimborsate subito?
• Impiegata: Il rimborso avviene appena i nostri tecnici confermano il difetto del prodotto. Entro al massimo 1 settimana.
• Cliente: Ok. Allora la rispedisco subito.
• Impiegata: Mi raccomando imballi bene il prodotto e inserisca correttamente l’etichetta del reso.
• Cliente: Sarà fatto.
• Impiegata: grazie per averci contattato.

Dialogo 2

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What is the difference between lì and là or qui or qua?

Ok so what you really must they indicate a location and they are used to talk about something or somebody in a location.

lì and là

PLEASE remember to place an accent on le “I” and the “A” otherwise you are misusing them! Lì and là mean there.

They will be used to refer to something or somebody that is far from the person that is speaking. The only small difference is that “lì” is more accurate than “là“. So if you want to be more specific of the location far away you will use lì and if you are not specific you will use là (honestly... don’t go crazy over this... just remember to focus on the meaning and the use).

Let’s look at some practical examples:

• Lì...

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Iscriversi in palestra

• Cliente: Buongiorno, vorrei iscrivermi in palestra.
• Impiegato: Certo, le interessano i corsi oppure un abbonamento open?
• Cliente: Cosa significa abbonamento open?
• Impiegato: l’abbonamento open è un abbonamento aperto che include tutti i corsi e anche la sala attrezzi.
• Cliente: Ok e quanto costa al mese questo abbonamento? 
• Impiegato: Costa 80 al mese
• Cliente: Ho capito. Quali corsi sono disponibili?
• Impiegato: Abbiamo corsi di aerobica, pilates, yoga, fit box, spinning, oppure può fare un abbonamento solo alla sala attrezzi, con i pesi, la cyclette e il tapis-roulant.
• Cliente: Ma in realtà vorrei fare un corso di Pilates. Mi può dire il prezzo e gli orari? 
• Impiegato:...

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In this lesson you will learn to form and use correctly the conditional verb tense in Italian. The conditional or condizionale is used to express:

• uncertainty
• doubt
• wishes
• assumptions
• hypotheses 
• polite requests

If you are translating it to English you can say that it’s the same as using the formale “would” + verb.

• Mi piacerebbe andare in Polinesia - I would like to go to Polinesia
• Al tuo posto prenderei la felpa blu - If I were you I would take the blu sweater
• Vorrei un caffè - I would like a coffee

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In this lesson I will show you how to form it and use it. I also suggest that you study the subjunctive...

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Today lesson will focus on one tiny but very much used word in Italian: the word CHE. It’s super common and I want you to know how to use it and I will also teach you specific Italian expressions that have this word in them!

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Che has many different uses and meanings. I will show you the most common ones and the ones that you should start using immediately! 

Let’s begin with the most common use of Che. 

CHE As A Relative Pronoun

Keep in mind that Relative pronouns are used to link two sentences, with a common element, together. Since I’m taking about pronouns also these types of pronouns the Relative pronouns will refer to the...

In this lesson my goal is to make you sound more Italian by teaching you simple and common Italian expressions that are used all the time! 

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1. Mamma Mia! Yup it’s not a stereotype… we use it very much in daily conversations! This common expression that translates to my goodness can be used in many different ways. You can use it when you are shocked or surprised or when you have had enough.or you are disgusted

• Mamma mia! Non ci credo sei entrato ad Harvard!!! (Oh my! I can’t believe you got into Harvard!)
• Mamma mia! che paura! Ho visto un ragno!! (Oh mu goodness! I saw a spider!) 

2. Dai! This is probably one that I...

Learn common ways of saying please in Italian. 

1. Per Favore and it’s a synonym of 2. per piacere and 3. er Cortesia

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You will use these to say please in formal or informal situations. It literally translates to “as a favor” or for pleasure… so you it’s a pleasure for you to help somebody..… so you know you will be asking for something in a nice way

Examples: 

• Mi passi il sale per favore Could you pass me the salt please?
• Mi puoi dare un passaggio a casa per piacere? Can you give me a ride home please?
• Mi dai una mano con i compiti per piacere? Can you help me with my homework please?

Examples: 

• Ci può portare il conto per cortesia? Could you please bring us the bill please? 
• Mi può portare una forchetta pulita per cortesia?Could you please bring me a clean fork?

4. Cortesemente is a super formal way of saying please. I would say that you can translate it with...

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In Italy we like the word cioè so much that we even have magazine called that! Now.. not my choice of reading this is a teenager magazine so you have all the news on gossip and teen drama and honestly I’m too old for this… but if you are not then I suggest you get yourself a copy and read a bit of Italian! 

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The word CIOE’ is an Italian favorite! It’s a word that we tend to throw in during a conversion very similarly to the use of “like” in English.

Cioè can have different translations depending on the context in which it is used but I would say that you will use cioè to give extra...

Potere, sapere or Riuscire a

Today we are actually going to compare 3 verbs that we use when we talk about the ability of doing something. These verbs are potere, sapere, riuscire. As always you can download the entire lesson in PDF format by clicking on this link!

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Let’s first look at the verb Potere –  this verbs will translate to the English verb “can” it’s a modal verb and it’s used when the ability of doing or not doing something doesn’t depend from us. So 

For example if I say:

• Non posso guidare la macchina perché ho dimenticato le chiavi in ufficio! 
• You are saying “I can’t drive the car… not because I’m physically not able to but simply because I left the keys in the office”. So your ability of doing something depends on another situation that you are not controlling.
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