Italian Word of the Day
ombra
noun · feminine
shade; shadow
IN A SENTENCE
Sediamoci all'ombra di questo albero.
Let's sit in the shade of this tree.
Make it yours: try using this word in a sentence of your own.
Recent words to remember
quasialmost; nearly
adverb
Siamo quasi arrivati.
We are almost there.
scontrinoreceipt
noun · masculine
Può darmi lo scontrino, per favore?
Could you give me the receipt, please?
chiedereto ask
verb
Posso chiedere un'informazione?
May I ask for some information?
paesaggiolandscape; scenery
noun · masculine
Dal treno ammiro il paesaggio.
I admire the scenery from the train.
insiemetogether
adverb
Prepariamo la cena insieme.
We are making dinner together.
spuntinosnack; light bite
noun · masculine
Prima del viaggio facciamo uno spuntino.
Let's have a snack before the journey.
Keep Learning Italian, One Day at a Time
A new word is a small step toward a more rewarding experience of Italy. Read the example aloud, try writing a sentence of your own, and revisit earlier words to help them stick. When you are ready to go further, a good workbook, a collection of stories, or an interactive course can add structure to your daily practice.
Books and Software to Help You Learn Italian
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Complete Italian Step-by-Step — Paola Nanni-Tate
A structured choice for learning grammar and vocabulary in a logical order. This volume combines Easy Italian Step-by-Step and Advanced Italian Step-by-Step, giving you room to progress beyond the basics.
Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Italian All-in-One — Marcel Danesi
For learners who enjoy written exercises, this substantial workbook brings together grammar, verbs and conversational practice. The Premium Second Edition also includes support through the McGraw Hill Language Lab app.
Short Stories in Italian for Beginners — Olly Richards
A useful next step once you know some basic Italian and want to encounter vocabulary in context. Written for beginner-to-intermediate learners, these stories offer a welcome change from individual word lists and grammar exercises.
Easy Italian Phrase Book — Dover
A compact reference containing more than 770 everyday phrases. Keep it handy when preparing for a trip or looking for practical expressions to use during your travels.
Rosetta Stone — Lifetime Language-Learning Software
Rosetta Stone includes Italian and combines visual exercises, listening and speaking practice with pronunciation feedback. It is an option for learners who prefer an interactive course alongside books.
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Choose one resource that suits your routine and use it regularly. Prices, editions and availability can change, so check the product page before ordering.
