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In this episode of Italiano Chiaro, we will explore the first 25 essential Italian verbs that every beginner needs to know. These verbs are the building blocks of everyday conversations, from expressing actions and feelings to describing movements and daily routines.

You’ll learn:
✅ The meaning of each verb
✅ Practical examples to use them in sentences

Whether you’re just starting your Italian language journey or looking to strengthen your foundation, this episode is perfect for you. Don’t forget, this is only the first half—stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll cover 25 more must-know verbs!

💡 Ready to practice? Grab a notebook and join me as we explore these verbs step by step.

🎧 Press play, and let’s start speaking Italian together!

Italiano Chiaro Grammatica

Top 25 Italian Verbs Every Beginner Should Know ( first part)

Sai riconoscere un dittongo o un trittongo? O quando due vocali si pronunciano separatamente formando uno iato? In questo episodio ti guiderò attraverso questi elementi fondamentali della pronuncia italiana con esempi chiari e semplici:
	•	Dittonghi (due vocali nella stessa sillaba): ieri /ˈjɛri/, uomo /ˈwɔmo/.
	•	Trittonghi (tre vocali nella stessa sillaba): miei /ˈmjɛi/, guai /ˈgwai/.
	•	Iato (vocali pronunciate separatamente): Maria /maˈri.a/, paura /paˈu.ra/.

In più, parleremo di:
	•	Le consonanti doppie (pala vs. palla).
	•	L’accento nella lingua italiana.
	•	L’uso delle maiuscole e dell’apostrofo.

👂 Questo episodio è pensato per chi vuole migliorare la propria pronuncia e conoscere le regole che rendono l’italiano una lingua unica.

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I suoni in Italiano

In this episode, we cover the key Italian verb tenses you need to know, from the presente indicativo to the subjunctive and conditional. Whether you’re just starting or refining your skills, mastering these tenses is essential for speaking Italian confidently. Tune in and don’t forget to subscribe for more Italian tips! 

The Italian Tenses You Should Know

Struggling with the tricky GLI sound in Italian? You’re not alone! In today’s episode of Italian Everyday, I break down the best techniques to pronounce GLI clearly and confidently. From words like maniglia (handle) to tagliatelle (pasta), you’ll master this essential sound in no time!

Tune in now for tips and practice examples to improve your Italian pronunciation. 🎧

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The "GLI" sound

In this episode of Italiano Chiaro, we explore one of the key topics in Italian grammar: direct and indirect pronouns. I’ll explain what they are, how to use them, and how they can help make your sentences more fluid and natural. Listen to practical examples and useful tips on how to use these pronouns correctly and improve your Italian fluency.

Direct and Indirect Pronouns in Italian

In this episode of Italiano Chiaro, we’re talking about the challenges many of us face when trying to have conversations in Italian. Even after hours of studying, it can feel like the words disappear when you need them most. We’ll go over common struggles like vocabulary overload, fear of making mistakes, grammar difficulties, and listening comprehension, while also sharing tips to help make conversations feel more natural and comfortable!

Why is it so hard to have a conversation in Italian?

In questo episodio parleremo della differenza tra Italiano ed Inglese per ciò che riguarda i verbi di movimento e mezzi di trasporto. In inglese usiamo un verbo specifico per indicare il mezzo di locomozione, per esempio " to drive". In italiano, invece, usiamo un verbo di movimento come "andare" più il mezzo di trasporto usato, ad esempio " andare in macchina". Questo può generare confusione tra gli studenti di Italiano anglofoni, quindi ho pensato di creare questo episodio per chiarire questo punto. Iscrivetevi al canale per non perdere nessun aggiornamento!

Verbi di movimento e mezzi di trasporto

Avete mai confuso "attualmente" con "actually" o "libreria" con "library"? Preparatevi a scoprire come queste parole possono trarci in inganno e come evitarlo. 