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When should I use the present participle? (e.g. 'Sto mangiando')

Basically, to avoid making mistakes, you should only use the present participle to describe a situation in which a person is actively doing something in that precise moment. For example if someone asked you ...
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Answered by Katherine M. • Italian tutor
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How do you use the Passato Prossimo?

The ‘passato prossimo’ tense is the ‘near past’ and the most frequently used past tense in the Italian language, especially used in conversation. The passato prossimo is formed with the auxiliary ‘To be’ or ...
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Answered by Sian W. • Italian tutor
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USO DELLA PARTICELLA "NE" - use of the particle "NE"

NE is a short but tricky word...sometimes even for Italian speakers! 1. Hai parlato DI MARIO ai tuoi amici? Sì, NE ho parlato ai miei amici. 2. Ti piace parlare DI CANI? Sì, mi piace parlarNE. 3. Quando esci...
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Answered by ELENA M. • Italian tutor
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when do you use the conditional tense?

When you want to describe a possible outcome or what could happen in the future.
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Answered by Carrie M. • Italian tutor
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How can I confidently pass my Italian speaking test?

Ciao! Mi chiamo Serena e ti aiuterò a prepararti per l’esame in Italiano. Speaking is not just about what you can say in the classroom or memorising every word for your speaking. It is about making you feel ...
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Answered by Serena C. • Italian tutor
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