Ludovica Corda
Second Language Acquisition Expert & White-Glove Coach
Founder of Transformational Language Coaching
How to say TO WALK in Italian
Ciao! Today you'll learn the five words and expressions Italians commonly use to translate the verb TO WALK.
The video is fairly short but I'll do my best to give you a comprehensive idea of when you should pick one over the other.
Mi Piace or Mi Piacciono?
Sometimes Italians say things "backwards" and a simple sentence such as "I like pizza" can leave you scratching your head.
Today I'll show you the correct way of talking about what you like and dislike.
I'll also explain why we have two different ways of saying "I like" and what the difference between the two is.
How to Say TO WALK in Italian
Did you know that translating the verb "to walk" in Italian is not at all a walk in the park?
In this video you'll learn the five words and expressions we commonly use to say TO WALK and when to use one over the others.
The IMPERATIVE of Reflexive & Pronominal Verbs
This video will focus on the difference between giving commands and making statements when using Italian reflexive or pronominal verbs.
Hopefully, by the end of it, you will be able to distinguish between SCUSAMI, MI SCUSA, and MI SCUSI like a pro
Tavolo or Tavola? What’s the difference?
This is one of the earliest episodes of PILLOLE D'ITALIANO I've ever released, but an evergreen of sorts.
It addresses a quirkiness of the Italian language, the fact that we have two words for a common everyday object...
In this short video, I'm going to explain why Italians have two different words for TABLE, and what the difference between the two is.
Andarsene and Other Pronominal Verbs
ANDIAMOCENE! PUOI FARCELA! NON ME LA SENTO... Have you ever heard Italian speakers say anything like that?
I created today's video on pronominal verbs to help you understand these types of expressions that so often trip Italian students.
This episode is a real cornerstone and you might want to watch it multiple times.
The Verb Provare and All Its Pronouns
Buckle up!
Today we'll zero in on the very popular Italian verb PROVARE and all the different pronouns that might accompany it...CI, LO, LA, LI, LE, and NE.
How To Pronounce E and O
In this episode I'll explain how to correctly pronounce two vowels (E and O) in several pairings of Italian words that SHOULD NOT sound the same!
Beware of the difference between E and È, O and HO, NE and N'È, LO and L'HO, etc...
Tu, Te, Ti, What’s the Difference?
Did you know that Italians have 3 different words for YOU?
In this video I am going to explain the difference between TU, TE, and TI, and I'll show you how to correctly place them in sentences.
CHE or QUELLO CHE?
In this episode, I'll tell you what...quite a lot!
I will explain why in Italian we have two different ways of saying "what" and what the difference between the two is.
Italian “Dog Talk”
If you have a pet you've surely noticed that they can understand many things we say.
Today I want to teach you a few everyday commands that Italian dog owners regularly use, so you can start practicing some Italian with your pets too!
How to Say I’ll Try It in Italian
Translating I'LL TRY IT into Italian should be easy enough, right? Wrong!!!
Today I'm going to explain why such a simple statement can be less straightforward in Italian than you'd think.
How do you express that IT? And do you even know which verb to use to translate the English TRY? All the answers will be revealed to you in this short video.
Reflecting On My Italian Trip
Happy summer!!!
Today I'd like to share with you a couple of reflections inspired by my recent trip to Italy.
You'll learn the reason behind a common Italian behavior, what to expect when eating at a restaurant, and how to easily avoid a gaffe.
How not to look like a tourist in Italy.
Going to Italy? Watch this video and learn how not to look like a tourist.
I'll point out the things you should avoid doing when you visit Italy...to make sure that no Italian will get triggered
And I'll also teach you how to eat spaghetti like a pro!
How to say I NEED in Italian
Have you noticed how in Italian it doesn't seem to exist a clear univocal way to say I NEED?
I put together this short video, to make the 4 distinct options clear in the simplest possible way...no NEED to complicate things!
In this episode I will explain the difference between BISOGNARE, AVERE BISOGNO DI, SERVIRE, and OCCORRERE, the four ways in which we can translate the English NEED.
How to say LAST WEEK in Italian
Can I have a moment of your attention, please?
Did you know that in Italian we have two different words for LAST?
If you didn't, you might have made the common mistake of mixing them up when talking about what you did last week or last month.
Don't fret: this short video will clear up any confusion!
It’s Q&A Time!!! (Part 3)
It's Q&A time...part 3!!! A few months ago I asked thousands of Italian learners this simple question: WHAT’S HARD ABOUT ITALIAN?
Within a couple of hours, I had received more than 300 comments! Something became evident as soon as I started looking at them: I couldn’t possibly answer every single question in one sitting.
So here’s what I did: I answered the most frequently asked questions in three saparate videos and today, among other things, I'll talk about masculine and feminine nouns, articles, the subjunctive, formal and informal speech, reflexive verbs, and the Italian sentence construction.
Also, today is the day when I’ll finally tell you about my unique S.O.A.P. method… Are you ready?
It’s Q&A Time!!! (Part 2)
It's Q&A time...part 2!!! A few months ago I asked thousands of Italian learners this simple question: WHAT’S HARD ABOUT ITALIAN?
Within a couple of hours, I had received more than 300 comments! Something became evident as soon as I started looking at them: I couldn’t possibly answer every single question in one sitting.
So here’s what I did: I answered the most frequently asked questions in three saparate videos and today, among others, I'll touch upon the issues of having conversations with natives and how daunting the Italian verb system could be.
It’s Q&A Time!!! (Part 1)
It's Q&A time!!! A few months ago I asked thousands of Italian learners this simple question: WHAT’S HARD ABOUT ITALIAN?
Within a couple of hours, I had received more than 300 comments! Something became evident as soon as I started looking at them: I couldn’t possibly answer every single question in one sitting.
So here’s what I’m going to do: today I’ll respond to inquiries about how to learn languages, the Italian language in general, its sound system, pronunciation, and the importance of speaking from day one. I’ll answer the other questions and introduce my unique S.O.A.P. method in the next videos.
Verbs with “Built-In” Prepositions
Prepositions, prepositions, prepositions...they never seem to be used like you'd expect, don't they?
Though being able to use them in the right way is often what distinguishes a language learner from a fluent speaker, today I'm here to give you permission to forget about those tricky little words (at least for the next four and a half minutes).
In this short video, I am going to talk about 4 common Italian verbs that DO NOT require a preposition and to show you how native Italians use them very differently from how English-speakers would be tempted to.