196: Why You Can Understand Italian But Can't Speak It

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Essere VS stare: Two Verbs That Confuse a Lot of Learners

In Italian, there are two verbs that mean “to be”: essere and stare. When should you use each one? Find out in this simple guide! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new Youtube ...  Show more

214: Without in Italian: How to Use Senza

Understand how to use "without" in Italian with practical phrases for everyday situations, like choosing hotels, getting transport and eating out. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe t ...  Show more

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