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You are visiting Italy for the first time whilst on an exchange. Write a letter to a loved one letting them know how you are getting on.

Ciao mamma,Saluti da Roma! Mi sto divertendo molto con il mio studente di scambio. Ieri abbiamo visitato il Colosseo, era veramente interessante e ho imparato molto. Per esempio, non sapevo che nei vecchi te...
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Answered by Giulia F. • Italian tutor
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When is the congiuntivo used? What is an easy way to remember the conjugation?

The congiuntivo (subjunctive) is one of the verb moods that even native Italian speakers tend to have the most trouble with. It is used to describe a hypothetical scenario, or it may follow verbs expressing ...
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What is the difference between the past tenses "imperfetto" and "passato prossimo"?

Both past tenses are highly used in verbal and written communication. Imperfetto is used when we are talking about a recurrent action in the past (i.e Da bambino andavo al mare tutte le domeniche = When I wa...
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Answered by Melania G. • Italian tutor
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What's the difference between Passato Prossimo and Passato Remoto?

It's a very complex question, but the broad answer boils down to this: it's your attitude about the past. If you think that a past event is connected to the present, or in any way important for you right now...
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Answered by Anna W. • Italian tutor
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Analyse the role of Alfredo in the development of the character Salvatore

I would start by opening up a discussion with the student about the question and various ways to approach it. By asking leading questions in a Socratic way I can guide the student to the answer instead of di...
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