Marika explains a great many things connected with the Italian language and culture. Geared towards beginners, the videos include Italian lessons, simple recipes, conversation, and lots more.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Italy
In this lesson, Marika explains, with examples from Yabla videos, two words that always puzzle learners: mica and manco. The first part is all about mica. Here's what you need to know!
Difficulty:
Beginner
Italy
"Manco" is a bit more complicated than "mica" because it's often used with irony. It's also used with the impersonal third person, making it rather tricky to translate. But remembering that it means neanche (not even) can help.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Italy
The word pure has several meanings, from "also" to "even," to "although." Marika explains them and gives us some examples in context.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Italy
Here's more about the popular word pure. It can express encouragement, resignation, or be superfluous. Pure is often truncated to pur when it combines with other particles to mean something particular.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Italy
In this new episode of "Marika explains", we clarify the use of allocutive pronouns, that is, the pronouns used to address an interlocutor. Let's start with "tu" (you).
Difficulty:
Beginner
Italy
In this second part, Marika explains the use of "Lei". We'll see in which contexts it is used and which verbal form should be employed.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
In this final part dedicated to allocutive pronouns, Marika explains the origin of "Voi" and how it is used. At the end, she also provides a summary of all the forms seen so far to clarify any doubts.
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