Learn Italian with Monica

Learn Italian with Monica Certified Italian Teacher (Master's degree)
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05/10/2026

Small Italian words are often the ones that cause the biggest confusion — and "piuttosto" is a perfect example.

You may recognise it in one sentence and then hear it used differently in conversation. Its meaning depends on the context, and the expression "piuttosto che" deserves a little extra attention.

Save this post so you can return to the examples later, then try the quiz without looking at the explanation first.

Which answer did you choose: A, B or C? Tell me in the comments! 👇

Learning Italian takes time, and that is completely normal.Progress often happens quietly: understanding a conversation ...
30/08/2026

Learning Italian takes time, and that is completely normal.

Progress often happens quietly: understanding a conversation a little more easily, finding the right word faster, feeling less nervous when you speak, or finally using something you have practised for weeks.

After more than 15 years of teaching, I have seen how much better students do when their goals are realistic and connected to their own lives.

For some, that means speaking with family. For others, it might be moving to Italy, preparing for citizenship, travelling with more confidence, or simply enjoying the language.

There is no fixed timeline that works for everyone. What matters is making steady progress and being able to see it.

If you are learning Italian, what would meaningful progress look like for you right now?

If you would like help creating a plan around your own goals, send me a message for a free 20-minute consultation.

03/11/2025

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Let’s clear up a classic false friend!
In Italian, “fattoria” means farm, not factory!
If you want to say factory, the correct word is “fabbrica”
It’s a small difference but makes a big change in meaning!
Do you know any other funny false friends in Italian? Tell me in the comments below!

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Facciamo chiarezza su un falso amico molto comune!
In italiano, “fattoria” significa farm, non factory!
Se vuoi dire factory, la parola giusta è “fabbrica”
Una piccola differenza che cambia completamente il significato!
Conosci altri falsi amici divertenti in italiano? Scrivimeli nei commenti!

22/10/2025

A little quiz for you! 🇮🇹
Today I’m testing you with a simple sentence to complete — perfect for practising the verb ESSERE.
Watch the reel, choose the correct answer, and write it in the comments 👇
Ready to see how good your Italian grammar really is?

Un piccolo test per te! 🇮🇹
Oggi ti metto alla prova con una semplice frase da completare per praticare il verbo ESSERE.
Guarda il reel, scegli la risposta corretta e scrivila nei commenti 👇
Pronto a scoprire quanto conosci la grammatica italiana?

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