(#39) When "BELLO" doesn't mean "BEAUTIFUL" i...

What if the problem was never your Italian?What if your brain simply learned that speaking Italian was... unsafe?Every time you imagine mispronouncing a word being judged, or making a mistake, your nervous system prepares to protect you.And protection looks like avoiding speaking ...  Show more

As promised in the episode, here are the three questions I want you to sit with.You don’t need to have the “perfect” answer. Just notice what comes up for you.SHIFT #1 - Done is better than perfect✨ Where might the idea of doing things “perfectly” be making your Italian learning ...  Show more

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What’s the difference between “buono” and “bene”? And what about bello and bravo? If you’ve ever felt confused about when to use these words, this lesson is for you. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian ...  Show more

The words “bene” and “buono” are often confused by Italian learners. “Bene” is an adverb and it never changes based on gender and number. “Buono” is an adjective that changes based on gender and number.

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Paying compliments is a key part of Italian culture and society, and in this lesson of Coffee Break Italian you'll learn to compliment native speakers on their beautiful clothes, their delicious ragù, and their delightful children using the tricky adjectives bello and buono. You' ...  Show more