Personal pronouns in Italian
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In Italian, there are 4 categories of personal pronouns.
- Subject pronouns (I, you, he, she,...)
- Stressed personal pronouns (me, you, him, her,...)
- Unstressed personal pronouns (Direct object pronouns) → does not exist in English
- Unstressed personal pronouns (indirect object pronouns) → does not exist in English
In this chapter we are going to discuss all of the 4 categories.
Lesson outline
Hide- 1.Which are the personal pronouns in Italian?
- 2.Italian subject pronouns (io, tu, egli, noi, voi, essi)
- 2.1.Tu vs Lei (form of politeness)
- 3.Direct and indirect object pronouns in Italian
- 3.1.Stressed personal pronouns
- 3.2.Unstressed personal pronouns (direct object pronouns)
- 3.3.Unstressed personal pronouns (indirect object pronouns)
- 4.Double object pronouns in Italian (direct and indirect object)
- 5.Exercises
- 5.1.Exercise on Italian personal subject pronouns - Drag Text
- 5.2.Exercise on Italian personal subject pronouns - Single choice set
- 5.3.Exercise on Italian pronouns tu (informal) and Lei (formal) - Single choice set
- 5.4.Exercise on Italian stressed complement pronouns - Fill in the blanks
- 5.5.Exercise on Italian unstressed pronouns - Fill in the blanks
- 5.6.Exercise on Italian double object pronouns - Multiple choice
Which are the personal pronouns in Italian?
We use personal pronouns (pronomi personali) to replace persons, animals, things or ideas.
| Subject pronouns | Stressed personal pronouns | Unstressed personal pronouns Direct object pronouns | Unstressed personal pronouns Indirect object pronouns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Io (I) | Me (Me) | Mi | Mi |
| Tu - Lei (You) | Te (You) | Ti | Ti |
| Egli, Esso → Lui (He) | Lui (Him) | Lo, Gli | Gli, Ne |
| Ella, Essa → Lei (She) | Lei (Her) | La, Le | Le, Ne |
| Noi (We) | Noi (Us) | Ci | Ci |
| Voi (You) | Voi (You) | Vi | Vi |
| Essi → Loro (They, masculine) | Loro (Them) | Li | Gli, Loro, Ne |
| Esse → Loro (They, feminine) | Loro (Them) | Le | Gli, Loro, Ne |
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Italian subject pronouns (io, tu, egli, noi, voi, essi)
| Pronoun | English |
|---|---|
| Io | I |
| Tu (Lei) | You (You) |
| Egli, Esso → Lui | He |
| Ella, Essa → Lei | She |
| Esso | It |
| Noi | We |
| Voi | You |
| Essi → Loro | They (masculine) |
| Esse → Loro | They (feminine) |
The third person pronouns (Egli, Esso, Ella, Essa, Essi, Esse) could still appear in some texts but they have been replaced in speech and writing by more colloquial forms, Lui, Lei, Loro.
In Italian we can omit the subject pronoun to highlight the action instead of the subject
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| (Io) Voglio festeggiare il mio compleanno in spiaggia. | I want to have a birthday party on the beach. |
| (Tu) Vuoi che me ne vada? | Do you want me to leave? |
| (Noi) Cuciniamo degli spaghetti. | We are cooking some spaghetti. |
Tu vs Lei (form of politeness)
The form Lei is a form of politeness.
It's used in a formal context and when addressing somebody you don't know well, older or in a higher position than you.
Remember to write it with a capital letter, not to confuse it with third singular person lei (she).
To distinguish it from Tu, pay attention to the main verb.
- Tu → verb on the second singular person
- Lei → verb on the third singular person
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Ehi, tu, vieni qui! | Hey you, come here! |
| Io e lei abbiamo una relazione a distanza da un anno. | She and I have been in a long-distance relationship for a year. |
| Signor Rossi, io credo che Lei dovrebbe accettare questa proposta. | Mr. Rossi, I think you should accept this proposal. |
Direct and indirect object pronouns in Italian
To understand the difference between these two kinds of pronouns, it's necessary to analize the sentence and context.
- Direct object → answers question Who? What?
- Indirect object → answer question Whom? To what? For what?
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Tu mangi | You eat. (You → subject of the sentence, does the action) |
| Io ti vedo. | I see you. (You → complement: direct object, answers question Who? What?) |
| Io parlo con te. | I talk to you. (You → complement: indirect object, answers question Whom? To what?) |
Stressed personal pronouns
These pronouns are used to replace an indirect object (whom? to what? for what?).
They are called stressed because the accent of the sentence falls on them.
Stressed pronouns don't need to be merged with the main verb, unlike unstressed pronouns.
They usually come after the verb and are introduced by a preposition.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Me | Me |
| Te | You |
| Lui | Him |
| Lei | Her |
| Noi | Us |
| Voi | You |
| Loro | Them |
Let's analize some examples.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Volevo andare con lui. | I wanted to go with him. |
| Questa torta è stata fatta da me. | This cake was baked by me. |
| Basta chiacchierare con loro! | Stop chatting with them! |
Unstressed personal pronouns (direct object pronouns)
These pronouns are called unstressed because the accent of the sentence never falls on them.
Direct object pronouns replace the direct object (who? what?).
These pronouns can either precede the verb or be merged with it. The differences in usage depends on the context.
| Direct object pronouns |
|---|
| Mi |
| Ti |
| Lo (masculine) La (feminine) L' (+vowel) Ne |
| Ci |
| Vi |
| Li (masculine) Le (feminine) |
Take a look at the following sentences
| English | Italian |
|---|---|
| È una bella notizia, l'ho sentita ieri. | It is a good news, I heard about it yesterday. |
| Non trovo le chiavi. Le hai viste? | I can't find my keys. Have you seen them? |
| Ti ho visto l'altra sera in giro. | I saw you around the other night. |
| Mi senti? | Do you hear me? |
| Ci incontreremo in piazza. | We will meet in the square |
A direct object pronoun is merged with the verb if its mood is infinitive, gerund or participle.
Remember! Drop the final vowel of the verb before adding the pronoun.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Non sono riuscito a convincerle. convincere (to convince) → convincer- → convincerle (to convince them) | I did not succeed in convincing them. |
C'è del pesce in frigo. Mangialo! | There's some fish in the fridge. Eat it! |
| Vieni a trovarci! trovare (to come and see) → trovar- → trovarci (come and visit us) | Come visit us! |
Unstressed personal pronouns (indirect object pronouns)
Indirect object pronouns replace indirect objects (whom? to what? for what?).
They could be considered the equivalent of "to me", "to you", "to him", or any question that could be answered with a English preposition.
These pronouns always require a verb and they can either precede or be placed after it.
| Indirect object pronouns |
|---|
| Mi |
| Ti |
| Gli, Le, Ne |
| Ci |
| Vi |
| Gli (masculine), Loro (feminine), Ne |
Take a look at the following sentences.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Ho bisogno di affidarti il mio gatto per tre giorni. | I need you to take care of my cat for three days. |
| Tra poco vi porterò del pane. | I will soon bring you some bread. |
| Mi ha convinto, così le ho dato una possibilità. | She convinced me, so I gave her a chance. |
| Gli parlerò io. | I will talk to him. |
| Ti spedirò una lettera. | I will send you a letter. |
When the pronouns come after a verb, they are usually merged with the verb form itself if the verb is an infinite, gerund or participle.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Portateci del vino. | Bring us some wine. |
| Ci interessa la vostra offerta. | We are interested in your offer. |
| Regalami un profumo nuovo! | Get me a new perfume as a present! |
| Digli che ho cambiato idea. | Tell him I changed my mind. |
| Non può mandarti quella email. | He can't send you that email. |
Double object pronouns in Italian (direct and indirect object)
Direct and indirect object pronouns may be used together in the same sentence or even in the same word.
If the direct object is placed towards the end of a sentence, it's usually referred back to with a pronoun in the sentence that follows.
Guarda quelle arance. Me le porti? (Will you bring me those oranges?)
Me = to me
Le = the oranges, direct object
The indirect object pronoun usually precedes the direct object pronoun and changes its form as follows:
| Indirect object pronoun | New form |
|---|---|
| Mi | Me |
| Ti | Te |
| Gli | Glie |
| Le | Glie |
| Ci | Ce |
| Vi | Ve |
| Gli | Glie |
Here are all the possible combinations:
| Person | Masculine Singular | Masculine Plural | Feminine Singular | Feminine Plural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It + me | Me lo | Me la | Me li | Me le |
| It + you | Te lo | Te la | Te li | Te le |
| It + him/her/it | Glielo | Gliela | Glieli | Gliele |
| It + us | Ce lo | Ce la | Ce li | Ce le |
| It + you | Ve lo | Ve la | Ve li | Ve le |
| It + them | Glielo | Gliela | Glieli | Gliele |
Let's analize some examples.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Non ve lo dico. | I won't tell you this. |
| Me li dai 10 euro? | Don't you give me 10 euros? |
| Te lo spiegherà Marco. | Marco will explain this to you. |
| Glielo puoi inviare? | Can you send this to him? |
| Ce li hanno portati dall'Olanda. | They brought us these from the Netherlands. |
Exercises
- Exercise on Italian personal subject pronouns - Drag Text
- Exercise on Italian personal subject pronouns - Single choice set
- Exercise on Italian pronouns tu (informal) and Lei (formal) - Single choice set
- Exercise on Italian stressed complement pronouns - Fill in the blanks
- Exercise on Italian unstressed pronouns - Fill in the blanks
- Exercise on Italian double object pronouns - Multiple choice
Exercise on Italian personal subject pronouns - Drag Text
Exercise on Italian personal subject pronouns - Single choice set
Solution
Italian personal subject pronouns
Singular Io Tu, Lei (formal) Egli/Ella → Lui/lei
Plural Noi Voi Essi/Esse → Loro
Sometimes personal pronouns could be omitted.
1. Se _____ andate a destra, ______ andremo a sinistra.
- If you turn right, we'll turn left.voi/noi
2. Mentre (____) preparo la pasta, (____) puoi apparecchiare il tavolo.
- While I cook the pasta, you can set the table.(io), (tu)
3. Quando _____ hanno deciso di andare a Milano era il 21 dicembre.
When they decided to go to Milan, it was the 21st of December.loro
4. Professore, mi chiedevo se _____ verrà con noi o se ci accompagnerà la professoressa di Italiano.
Mr. Professor, I was wondering if you are going to come with us or if the Italian professor will.Lei
5. _____ ho viaggiato molto, ma non ho mai visto qualcosa del genere.
I have been travelling a lot, but I have never seen such a thing.(Io)
6. Spero proprio che _____ verrai alla festa.
I really hope you'll come to the party.tu
7. _____ pensa di essere bello, ma in realtà non lo è.
He thinks he is handsome, but really he is not.Lui
8. ____ è una ragazza molto ordinata, ma in camera sua ultimamente c'è molto disordine.
She is usually a very tidy girl, but lately there is so much mess in her room.Lei
9. Aspettando che l'acqua della piscina si riscaldasse, ____ si è sdraiata sul prato.
While waiting for the water of the pool to get warmer, she laid on the grass.lei
10. Se _____ vanno a ballare non dobbiamo andarci per forza anche noi.
If they go dancing, we don't necessarily have to go too.loro
Exercise on Italian pronouns tu (informal) and Lei (formal) - Single choice set
Solution
Lei, with a capital letter, is the formal way to address somebody you don't know very well, older, in a higher position than you.
Be careful not to confuse it with lei, the feminine third singular pronoun.Lei, quella ragazza, è veramente noiosa. (She, that girl, is very boring).
Lei è il Signor Bianchi? (Are you Mr. Bianchi?)To distinguish the right pronoun between Lei and Tu (formal vs informa) in this exercise, pay attention also to the main verb:
Lei → verb on the third person singular
Tu → verb on the second person singular.1. Ieri sono andato con ___ alla festa di compleanno.
- Chi?
- Quella mia vecchia amica, non ricordi?I went to the birthday party with her yesterday.
- Who did you go with?
- That old friend of mine, don't you remember?lei
2. ____ è veramente un maleducato! La prego di andarsene.
- Sir, your behaviour is unacceptable. I have to ask you to leave.Lei (formal)
3. Ti accompagnerà ___ al concerto?
- Will it be her to come with you to concert?lei
4. Perché non vieni in piscina con noi anche ____, Milena?
- Would you like to go to the swimming pool with us, Milena?
tu
5. Buonasera, (____) ha passato una buona giornata?
- Good evening Sir, did you have a good day?Lei (formal)
6. Ehi, sei ____ Michela?
- Hey, are you Michela?tu
7. Come sta (____), Signor Preside?
- How are you, Mr. Principal?Lei (formal)
8. Mi scusi, ____ ha un accendino?
- Excuse me Sir, do you have a lighter?Lei (formal)
9. (____) scendi alla prossima fermata?
- Are you getting off at the next stop?tu
10. ____ sei francese, Marie?
Are you French, Marie?Tu
Exercise on Italian stressed complement pronouns - Fill in the blanks
Fill in the missing words
Stressed pronouns are used to replace an indirect object and are usually introduced by a preposition.
They are usually placed after the verb.
Me → Me
Te → You
Lui → Him
Lei → Her
Noi → Us
Voi → You
Loro → Them
1. Vieni con al mare domani?
- Would you like to come with me to the sea tomorrow?
2. Non discutere di ma guarda e passa.
- Don't talk about them, but take a look and walk further.
3. l'ho già detto. Non ho tempo per quel progetto.
I already told you. I don't have time for that project.
4. Non mi sarei mai aspettato una cosa del genere da . Mi avete deluso, ragazzi.
- I never would've expected this from you. You guys disappointed me.
5. Quando li ho visti chiacchierare, ho pensato sparlassero di quattro.
- When I saw them chatting, I thought they were gossiping about the four of us.
6. Hanno pensato a per risolvere il problema.
- They thought about her to solve the problem.
7. La gara è stata vinta da , non da .
The competition was won by me, not by you.
8. Io con non ci parlerò mai più.
- Never ever will I talk to him again.
9. Ho incontrato Marta e a ho dato le chiavi.
I met Marta and I gave the keys to her.
10. Hanno parlato veramente bene di .
I've heard a lot of good things about you.
Exercise on Italian unstressed pronouns - Fill in the blanks
Fill in the missing words
There are two types of complements in grammar:
Direct object → answers questions who? what?
Indirect object → answers questions whom? to what? for what?
Direct object pronouns: Mi, Ti, Lo (masculine), La (feminine) L' (+vowel), Ci, Vi, Li (masculine) Le (feminine).
Indirect object pronouns: Mi, Ti, Gli (masculine) Le (feminine) , Ci, Vi, Gli (masculine) Loro (feminine).
1. Quando sono arrivato al parco sono reso conto che tutti gli alberi erano spariti.
- When I arrived at the park I realized all the trees were gone.
2. rendete conto di quello che state dicendo?
- Do you have any idea of what you're saying?
3. Stavamo per entrare in camera quando mia sorella vide e urlò contro.
- We were about to enter the room when my sister saw us and screamed at us.
4. ho già detto cosa è successo.
- I already told her what happened.
5. dispiace ragazzi, non posso aiutare.
- I am sorry guys, I can't help you.
6. Non riesco ancora a veder.
- I still can't see them. (feminine)
7. Venite, vorrei mostrar le foto del matrimonio.
- Come, I would like to show you the pictures of the wedding.
8. Credi di poter prendere in giro?
- You think you can make a fool of me?
9. Non riconosco più.
- I don't recognize you anymore.
10. Porta i miei saluti.
Tell him I say "Hello".
Exercise on Italian double object pronouns - Multiple choice
Solution
Here are all the possible combinations for double objects sentences.
It + me: Me lo, Me la, Me li, Me le
It + you: Te lo, Te la, Te li, Te le
It + him/her: Glielo, Gliela, Glieli, Gliele
It + us: Ce lo, Ce la, Ce li, Ce le
It + you: Ve lo, Ve la, Ve li, Ve le
It + them: Glielo, Gliela, Glieli, GlieleIf the direct object is placed towards the end of a sentence, it's usually referred back to with a pronoun in the sentence that follows.
Me li fai copiare i tuoi compiti? (Will you let me copy your homework?)
Me = to me
Li = i compiti (the homework)
1. _______ presti? (le tue penne)
Can I borrow them?Me le
2. ______ ho già date? (le bottiglie)
Have I already given them to you?Te le
3. Presto _____ dirò.
Soon I will tell him.Glielo
4. Non _____ hanno spiegate (le regole)
They didn't explain them to us .
Ce le
5. _____ hanno regalati? (questi gattini)
Did they give these kittens to you as a present?Ve li
6. Voglio proprio comprar_____ (quel cellulare).
I really want to get it myself.melo
7. Appena riceverò sue notizie, ____ dirò.
As soon as I will have news about him, I let you know.Te le
8. Io ____ devo chiedere: sei sposato?
I must ask you this: are you married?te lo
9. _____ scrivi? (il tuo indirizzo)
Will you write me it down?Me lo
10. Regalate un biglietto di Shakira a Sara?
Va bene, _____ regaleremo.
- Will you give a ticket to go see Shakira to Sara as a present?
Alright, we'll get her one.Glielo
Exercises
- Exercise on Italian personal subject pronouns - Drag Text
- Exercise on Italian personal subject pronouns - Single choice set
- Exercise on Italian pronouns tu (informal) and Lei (formal) - Single choice set
- Exercise on Italian stressed complement pronouns - Fill in the blanks
- Exercise on Italian unstressed pronouns - Fill in the blanks
- Exercise on Italian double object pronouns - Multiple choice
Exercise on Italian personal subject pronouns - Drag Text
Exercise on Italian personal subject pronouns - Single choice set
Solution
Italian personal subject pronouns
Singular Io Tu, Lei (formal) Egli/Ella → Lui/lei
Plural Noi Voi Essi/Esse → Loro
Sometimes personal pronouns could be omitted.
1. Se _____ andate a destra, ______ andremo a sinistra.
- If you turn right, we'll turn left.voi/noi
2. Mentre (____) preparo la pasta, (____) puoi apparecchiare il tavolo.
- While I cook the pasta, you can set the table.(io), (tu)
3. Quando _____ hanno deciso di andare a Milano era il 21 dicembre.
When they decided to go to Milan, it was the 21st of December.loro
4. Professore, mi chiedevo se _____ verrà con noi o se ci accompagnerà la professoressa di Italiano.
Mr. Professor, I was wondering if you are going to come with us or if the Italian professor will.Lei
5. _____ ho viaggiato molto, ma non ho mai visto qualcosa del genere.
I have been travelling a lot, but I have never seen such a thing.(Io)
6. Spero proprio che _____ verrai alla festa.
I really hope you'll come to the party.tu
7. _____ pensa di essere bello, ma in realtà non lo è.
He thinks he is handsome, but really he is not.Lui
8. ____ è una ragazza molto ordinata, ma in camera sua ultimamente c'è molto disordine.
She is usually a very tidy girl, but lately there is so much mess in her room.Lei
9. Aspettando che l'acqua della piscina si riscaldasse, ____ si è sdraiata sul prato.
While waiting for the water of the pool to get warmer, she laid on the grass.lei
10. Se _____ vanno a ballare non dobbiamo andarci per forza anche noi.
If they go dancing, we don't necessarily have to go too.loro
Exercise on Italian pronouns tu (informal) and Lei (formal) - Single choice set
Solution
Lei, with a capital letter, is the formal way to address somebody you don't know very well, older, in a higher position than you.
Be careful not to confuse it with lei, the feminine third singular pronoun.Lei, quella ragazza, è veramente noiosa. (She, that girl, is very boring).
Lei è il Signor Bianchi? (Are you Mr. Bianchi?)To distinguish the right pronoun between Lei and Tu (formal vs informa) in this exercise, pay attention also to the main verb:
Lei → verb on the third person singular
Tu → verb on the second person singular.1. Ieri sono andato con ___ alla festa di compleanno.
- Chi?
- Quella mia vecchia amica, non ricordi?I went to the birthday party with her yesterday.
- Who did you go with?
- That old friend of mine, don't you remember?lei
2. ____ è veramente un maleducato! La prego di andarsene.
- Sir, your behaviour is unacceptable. I have to ask you to leave.Lei (formal)
3. Ti accompagnerà ___ al concerto?
- Will it be her to come with you to concert?lei
4. Perché non vieni in piscina con noi anche ____, Milena?
- Would you like to go to the swimming pool with us, Milena?
tu
5. Buonasera, (____) ha passato una buona giornata?
- Good evening Sir, did you have a good day?Lei (formal)
6. Ehi, sei ____ Michela?
- Hey, are you Michela?tu
7. Come sta (____), Signor Preside?
- How are you, Mr. Principal?Lei (formal)
8. Mi scusi, ____ ha un accendino?
- Excuse me Sir, do you have a lighter?Lei (formal)
9. (____) scendi alla prossima fermata?
- Are you getting off at the next stop?tu
10. ____ sei francese, Marie?
Are you French, Marie?Tu
Exercise on Italian stressed complement pronouns - Fill in the blanks
Fill in the missing words
Stressed pronouns are used to replace an indirect object and are usually introduced by a preposition.
They are usually placed after the verb.
Me → Me
Te → You
Lui → Him
Lei → Her
Noi → Us
Voi → You
Loro → Them
1. Vieni con al mare domani?
- Would you like to come with me to the sea tomorrow?
2. Non discutere di ma guarda e passa.
- Don't talk about them, but take a look and walk further.
3. l'ho già detto. Non ho tempo per quel progetto.
I already told you. I don't have time for that project.
4. Non mi sarei mai aspettato una cosa del genere da . Mi avete deluso, ragazzi.
- I never would've expected this from you. You guys disappointed me.
5. Quando li ho visti chiacchierare, ho pensato sparlassero di quattro.
- When I saw them chatting, I thought they were gossiping about the four of us.
6. Hanno pensato a per risolvere il problema.
- They thought about her to solve the problem.
7. La gara è stata vinta da , non da .
The competition was won by me, not by you.
8. Io con non ci parlerò mai più.
- Never ever will I talk to him again.
9. Ho incontrato Marta e a ho dato le chiavi.
I met Marta and I gave the keys to her.
10. Hanno parlato veramente bene di .
I've heard a lot of good things about you.
Exercise on Italian unstressed pronouns - Fill in the blanks
Fill in the missing words
There are two types of complements in grammar:
Direct object → answers questions who? what?
Indirect object → answers questions whom? to what? for what?
Direct object pronouns: Mi, Ti, Lo (masculine), La (feminine) L' (+vowel), Ci, Vi, Li (masculine) Le (feminine).
Indirect object pronouns: Mi, Ti, Gli (masculine) Le (feminine) , Ci, Vi, Gli (masculine) Loro (feminine).
1. Quando sono arrivato al parco sono reso conto che tutti gli alberi erano spariti.
- When I arrived at the park I realized all the trees were gone.
2. rendete conto di quello che state dicendo?
- Do you have any idea of what you're saying?
3. Stavamo per entrare in camera quando mia sorella vide e urlò contro.
- We were about to enter the room when my sister saw us and screamed at us.
4. ho già detto cosa è successo.
- I already told her what happened.
5. dispiace ragazzi, non posso aiutare.
- I am sorry guys, I can't help you.
6. Non riesco ancora a veder.
- I still can't see them. (feminine)
7. Venite, vorrei mostrar le foto del matrimonio.
- Come, I would like to show you the pictures of the wedding.
8. Credi di poter prendere in giro?
- You think you can make a fool of me?
9. Non riconosco più.
- I don't recognize you anymore.
10. Porta i miei saluti.
Tell him I say "Hello".
Exercise on Italian double object pronouns - Multiple choice
Solution
Here are all the possible combinations for double objects sentences.
It + me: Me lo, Me la, Me li, Me le
It + you: Te lo, Te la, Te li, Te le
It + him/her: Glielo, Gliela, Glieli, Gliele
It + us: Ce lo, Ce la, Ce li, Ce le
It + you: Ve lo, Ve la, Ve li, Ve le
It + them: Glielo, Gliela, Glieli, GlieleIf the direct object is placed towards the end of a sentence, it's usually referred back to with a pronoun in the sentence that follows.
Me li fai copiare i tuoi compiti? (Will you let me copy your homework?)
Me = to me
Li = i compiti (the homework)
1. _______ presti? (le tue penne)
Can I borrow them?Me le
2. ______ ho già date? (le bottiglie)
Have I already given them to you?Te le
3. Presto _____ dirò.
Soon I will tell him.Glielo
4. Non _____ hanno spiegate (le regole)
They didn't explain them to us .
Ce le
5. _____ hanno regalati? (questi gattini)
Did they give these kittens to you as a present?Ve li
6. Voglio proprio comprar_____ (quel cellulare).
I really want to get it myself.melo
7. Appena riceverò sue notizie, ____ dirò.
As soon as I will have news about him, I let you know.Te le
8. Io ____ devo chiedere: sei sposato?
I must ask you this: are you married?te lo
9. _____ scrivi? (il tuo indirizzo)
Will you write me it down?Me lo
10. Regalate un biglietto di Shakira a Sara?
Va bene, _____ regaleremo.
- Will you give a ticket to go see Shakira to Sara as a present?
Alright, we'll get her one.Glielo
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Hello, everybody ! My name is Elena. I’m a native Italian speaker, I’m 49 years old and live in Turin. I am a certified CEDILS teacher, I graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature in Milan and have been working as a teacher of Italian for more than 10 years. I speak English and German. I attended specialization courses for Italian L2 teachers and I am interviewer for C1 PLIDA exam.
Are you seeking a friendly and dynamic study environment ? I got what you need. I am looking forward to being in touch with new students and organize pleasant, interesting and fruitful courses.
Do you wish to learn or improve your Italian to speak with your parents or friends? Do you need Italian for work or study ? Do you simply love Italian language and culture ? Do you need to improve your writing skills ?
My classes are tailored on your needs and considering your level of knowledge, I create a proper course plan. Classes focus on language and on the possibility for you to improve your ability to speak and understand Italian in your daily life or in work.
I offer 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 tuition, general Italian courses (grammar, conversation, listening, reading and writing), preparation to Italian examinations (all levels, also Italian for residence permit) and Italian and culture courses.
Grammar, vocabulary exercises, reading articles and magazines and talking together are all tools to feel at ease with the Italian language and then be able to practice it.
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults for all levels of Italian, from beginner to advanced. I have experience in preparing students to international certification (CILS, PLIDA). I was an A2/B1 Telc examiner.
Learning Italian can be closely related to culture, literature, music, sport and any other interest of my students.
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Elena was friendly and encouraging and gave me good advice about preparing for my Italian language exam. I am looking forward to more lessons with her :)
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Hello, everybody ! My name is Elena. I’m a native Italian speaker, I’m 49 years old and live in Turin. I am a certified CEDILS teacher, I graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature in Milan and have been working as a teacher of Italian for more than 10 years. I speak English and German. I attended specialization courses for Italian L2 teachers and I am interviewer for C1 PLIDA exam.
Are you seeking a friendly and dynamic study environment ? I got what you need. I am looking forward to being in touch with new students and organize pleasant, interesting and fruitful courses.
Do you wish to learn or improve your Italian to speak with your parents or friends? Do you need Italian for work or study ? Do you simply love Italian language and culture ? Do you need to improve your writing skills ?
My classes are tailored on your needs and considering your level of knowledge, I create a proper course plan. Classes focus on language and on the possibility for you to improve your ability to speak and understand Italian in your daily life or in work.
I offer 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 tuition, general Italian courses (grammar, conversation, listening, reading and writing), preparation to Italian examinations (all levels, also Italian for residence permit) and Italian and culture courses.
Grammar, vocabulary exercises, reading articles and magazines and talking together are all tools to feel at ease with the Italian language and then be able to practice it.
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults for all levels of Italian, from beginner to advanced. I have experience in preparing students to international certification (CILS, PLIDA). I was an A2/B1 Telc examiner.
Learning Italian can be closely related to culture, literature, music, sport and any other interest of my students.
R. C.
Elena is a great teacher! Kind, nice, very well prepared, in short, if you want to learn Italian she is your teacher. Elena is a great teacher! Kind, cheerful, well prepared, in short, if you would like to learn Italian she is your teacher. Elena is a brilliant teacher! Amable, sympathetic, preparada, en definitively, you are thinking en aprender italiano ella es tu profesora.
Elena F.
I am an Italian native speaker with a Master's degree in Languages for International Relations. I have experience in tutoring students from all ages.
I prepare tailored lessons based on the students' needs and interests using textbooks, videos, interactive resources and ad-hoc materials.
If you want to learn Italian and know more about the culture, food, art and traditions, don't hesitate to get in touch!
K. C.
I began Italian lessons with Mariarosa a few weeks ago and she has been a stellar teacher thus far! She tailors each of our lessons to my pace, and includes things that I mention I don't know yet or want to learn. All of our lessons have a good mix of grammar, vocabulary and review, and I always have a good bit of homework to keep me busy and continue learning between lessons :) highly recommend her as a teacher.
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If you only want to prepare orally for an exam with me, I offer conversation lessons where I give you strategies and tips on how to pass the exam. You will do a lot of speaking and learn the phrases that are most important for the exam at your level.
I'll also show you how to integrate German into your everyday life, recommend podcasts, books and series to expand your vocabulary.
Are you looking for a job and need help with your application? No problem, I give you application training, revise your CV with you and write applications together with you. I will also prepare you for your job interviews.
Don't be shy and write to me before you book a trial lesson. Together we will work out a syllabus that is tailored to your needs and goals. We will learn what is important for you at this stage and where I see room for improvement. I adapt each lesson individually to you.
Due to my eight-year stay abroad in Ireland, I have a very good knowledge of English and can also explain something to you in English or Spanish, but in my lessons we almost only speak German together.
What can you expect in my lessons?
- Creative and professional preparation for telc or Goethe from B1 level upwards
- Conversation classes
- Language lessons individually adapted to your needs, each lesson is prepared for you individually
- Application training and help with application letters, revision of your CV
- Grammar explanations that YOU just need.
- Quizzes, puzzles, worksheets, books, conversation topics and much more. Learning should be fun!
The most important thing is that you invest a little time and feel like learning with me. In return, you should also do the homework so that we can make good progress. I will be happy to correct it. Let me inspire you!
L. K.
Amazing teacher with excellent pedagogical skills! She has helped me very well to improve my german. Absolutely recommended!
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Elena is an excellent Italian native teacher. She is very punctual, professional and friendly. My daughter and I love the lessons given by her. During the lesson she easily adapts to the difference in level between my daughter and me. In the lesson she takes the time to have a conversation in which we practice the learned material. We highly recommend Elena!!
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My name is Daniela, I am Italian and I come from a small town in Sicily, Southern Italy. I am a qualified Italian language teacher and a CELI examiner! I work in two language schools teaching Italian and I also teach English at school.
I love foreign languages, translating, reading and listening to music. Are you ready to start your language learning path with me? We are going to learn many things and to talk a lot, if you allow me to! Don’t worry if you’ve never studied the language before: everyone can attend my classes – from beginner to advanced students. You just need passion for what you're going to do and... a good Internet connection. Materials are provided by me!
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Dear Iulia, I am so happy that you are satisfied with our courses together. It's true, we have come a long way. Your Italian (already beautiful from the start) has grown more and more and has become wonderful! Thank you for the trust you have given me since day one :-)
Hello, everybody ! My name is Elena. I’m a native Italian speaker, I’m 49 years old and live in Turin. I am a certified CEDILS teacher, I graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature in Milan and have been working as a teacher of Italian for more than 10 years. I speak English and German. I attended specialization courses for Italian L2 teachers and I am interviewer for C1 PLIDA exam.
Are you seeking a friendly and dynamic study environment ? I got what you need. I am looking forward to being in touch with new students and organize pleasant, interesting and fruitful courses.
Do you wish to learn or improve your Italian to speak with your parents or friends? Do you need Italian for work or study ? Do you simply love Italian language and culture ? Do you need to improve your writing skills ?
My classes are tailored on your needs and considering your level of knowledge, I create a proper course plan. Classes focus on language and on the possibility for you to improve your ability to speak and understand Italian in your daily life or in work.
I offer 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 tuition, general Italian courses (grammar, conversation, listening, reading and writing), preparation to Italian examinations (all levels, also Italian for residence permit) and Italian and culture courses.
Grammar, vocabulary exercises, reading articles and magazines and talking together are all tools to feel at ease with the Italian language and then be able to practice it.
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults for all levels of Italian, from beginner to advanced. I have experience in preparing students to international certification (CILS, PLIDA). I was an A2/B1 Telc examiner.
Learning Italian can be closely related to culture, literature, music, sport and any other interest of my students.
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Elena is an incredible teacher. She has great methodology and knowledge to assist the student in his needs. She helps you to see your potential and gives feedback helping you to improve your knowledge of the language. Thanks Elena for you support in this process.
Thanks so much ! It is a pleasure to work with you, you are a very good and very very nice student.
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Since 1994, I have dedicated myself to translating and teaching thanks to my travels, abroad studies, foreign reading and writing. I provide fun and customized lessons based on the student's goals. I also triy to minimize English speaking during the lessons. I give homework exercises, and my lessons are intermixed with grammar, conversation, customs and traditions. My goal is to make certain that each student finds learning Italian exciting.
I am available for any explanations also via e mail
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Luisa is fantastic! We are just doing conversation because that is what I need, and requested from Luisa. Easy flow and no lacking of topics to talk about with her. I highly recommend Luisa!!!
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Thank you so much !!! It's a pleasure for me !!!
Hi everyone!
My name is Daniela, I am Italian and I come from a small town in Sicily, Southern Italy. I am a qualified Italian language teacher and a CELI examiner! I work in two language schools teaching Italian and I also teach English at school.
I love foreign languages, translating, reading and listening to music. Are you ready to start your language learning path with me? We are going to learn many things and to talk a lot, if you allow me to! Don’t worry if you’ve never studied the language before: everyone can attend my classes – from beginner to advanced students. You just need passion for what you're going to do and... a good Internet connection. Materials are provided by me!
See you online!
C. .
Daniela is an amazing teacher. She has been extremely helpful to me in communicating in daily life in Italy, and learning the correct grammar to ensure that I don't miss the details and understand the logic completely. The exercises we do during the lessons and as homework extremely support my progress in Italian. We do have so much fun as well. Our lessons have been my best routine.
Daniela V.
I am an Italian native speaker with a Master's degree in Languages for International Relations. I have experience in tutoring students from all ages.
I prepare tailored lessons based on the students' needs and interests using textbooks, videos, interactive resources and ad-hoc materials.
If you want to learn Italian and know more about the culture, food, art and traditions, don't hesitate to get in touch!
H. T.
MariaRosa has been very patient, pleasant and encouraging. She is very conscientious and prepares well. She has developed a learning plan based on my requests. I enjoy the lessons and find them very useful
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Hello, everybody ! My name is Elena. I’m a native Italian speaker, I’m 49 years old and live in Turin. I am a certified CEDILS teacher, I graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature in Milan and have been working as a teacher of Italian for more than 10 years. I speak English and German. I attended specialization courses for Italian L2 teachers and I am interviewer for C1 PLIDA exam.
Are you seeking a friendly and dynamic study environment ? I got what you need. I am looking forward to being in touch with new students and organize pleasant, interesting and fruitful courses.
Do you wish to learn or improve your Italian to speak with your parents or friends? Do you need Italian for work or study ? Do you simply love Italian language and culture ? Do you need to improve your writing skills ?
My classes are tailored on your needs and considering your level of knowledge, I create a proper course plan. Classes focus on language and on the possibility for you to improve your ability to speak and understand Italian in your daily life or in work.
I offer 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 tuition, general Italian courses (grammar, conversation, listening, reading and writing), preparation to Italian examinations (all levels, also Italian for residence permit) and Italian and culture courses.
Grammar, vocabulary exercises, reading articles and magazines and talking together are all tools to feel at ease with the Italian language and then be able to practice it.
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults for all levels of Italian, from beginner to advanced. I have experience in preparing students to international certification (CILS, PLIDA). I was an A2/B1 Telc examiner.
Learning Italian can be closely related to culture, literature, music, sport and any other interest of my students.
V. .
Elena is a profesional teacher in every way. She’s tailored the lessons for my level and we are working towards an specific goal. I’m super happy with her methodology and I’m looking forward to the next lesson! 100% recommended.
Elena F.
Hello, everybody ! My name is Elena. I’m a native Italian speaker, I’m 49 years old and live in Turin. I am a certified CEDILS teacher, I graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature in Milan and have been working as a teacher of Italian for more than 10 years. I speak English and German. I attended specialization courses for Italian L2 teachers and I am interviewer for C1 PLIDA exam.
Are you seeking a friendly and dynamic study environment ? I got what you need. I am looking forward to being in touch with new students and organize pleasant, interesting and fruitful courses.
Do you wish to learn or improve your Italian to speak with your parents or friends? Do you need Italian for work or study ? Do you simply love Italian language and culture ? Do you need to improve your writing skills ?
My classes are tailored on your needs and considering your level of knowledge, I create a proper course plan. Classes focus on language and on the possibility for you to improve your ability to speak and understand Italian in your daily life or in work.
I offer 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 tuition, general Italian courses (grammar, conversation, listening, reading and writing), preparation to Italian examinations (all levels, also Italian for residence permit) and Italian and culture courses.
Grammar, vocabulary exercises, reading articles and magazines and talking together are all tools to feel at ease with the Italian language and then be able to practice it.
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults for all levels of Italian, from beginner to advanced. I have experience in preparing students to international certification (CILS, PLIDA). I was an A2/B1 Telc examiner.
Learning Italian can be closely related to culture, literature, music, sport and any other interest of my students.
L. .
Elena was friendly and encouraging and gave me good advice about preparing for my Italian language exam. I am looking forward to more lessons with her :)
Elena F.
Hello, everybody ! My name is Elena. I’m a native Italian speaker, I’m 49 years old and live in Turin. I am a certified CEDILS teacher, I graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature in Milan and have been working as a teacher of Italian for more than 10 years. I speak English and German. I attended specialization courses for Italian L2 teachers and I am interviewer for C1 PLIDA exam.
Are you seeking a friendly and dynamic study environment ? I got what you need. I am looking forward to being in touch with new students and organize pleasant, interesting and fruitful courses.
Do you wish to learn or improve your Italian to speak with your parents or friends? Do you need Italian for work or study ? Do you simply love Italian language and culture ? Do you need to improve your writing skills ?
My classes are tailored on your needs and considering your level of knowledge, I create a proper course plan. Classes focus on language and on the possibility for you to improve your ability to speak and understand Italian in your daily life or in work.
I offer 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 tuition, general Italian courses (grammar, conversation, listening, reading and writing), preparation to Italian examinations (all levels, also Italian for residence permit) and Italian and culture courses.
Grammar, vocabulary exercises, reading articles and magazines and talking together are all tools to feel at ease with the Italian language and then be able to practice it.
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults for all levels of Italian, from beginner to advanced. I have experience in preparing students to international certification (CILS, PLIDA). I was an A2/B1 Telc examiner.
Learning Italian can be closely related to culture, literature, music, sport and any other interest of my students.
R. C.
Elena is a great teacher! Kind, nice, very well prepared, in short, if you want to learn Italian she is your teacher. Elena is a great teacher! Kind, cheerful, well prepared, in short, if you would like to learn Italian she is your teacher. Elena is a brilliant teacher! Amable, sympathetic, preparada, en definitively, you are thinking en aprender italiano ella es tu profesora.
Elena F.
I am an Italian native speaker with a Master's degree in Languages for International Relations. I have experience in tutoring students from all ages.
I prepare tailored lessons based on the students' needs and interests using textbooks, videos, interactive resources and ad-hoc materials.
If you want to learn Italian and know more about the culture, food, art and traditions, don't hesitate to get in touch!
K. C.
I began Italian lessons with Mariarosa a few weeks ago and she has been a stellar teacher thus far! She tailors each of our lessons to my pace, and includes things that I mention I don't know yet or want to learn. All of our lessons have a good mix of grammar, vocabulary and review, and I always have a good bit of homework to keep me busy and continue learning between lessons :) highly recommend her as a teacher.
Mariarosa S.
Since I learn languages myself, I know the difficulties and hurdles that can arise when learning a foreign language. I take away your fear of using the German language, because the best way to learn a language is to speak it!
You want to take a telc or Goethe exam? I will help you! I teach from level B1 to C2. In the course of my teaching I have specialised in students and adult learners from the age of 19 who want to take one of these exams for professional or private reasons.
If you only want to prepare orally for an exam with me, I offer conversation lessons where I give you strategies and tips on how to pass the exam. You will do a lot of speaking and learn the phrases that are most important for the exam at your level.
I'll also show you how to integrate German into your everyday life, recommend podcasts, books and series to expand your vocabulary.
Are you looking for a job and need help with your application? No problem, I give you application training, revise your CV with you and write applications together with you. I will also prepare you for your job interviews.
Don't be shy and write to me before you book a trial lesson. Together we will work out a syllabus that is tailored to your needs and goals. We will learn what is important for you at this stage and where I see room for improvement. I adapt each lesson individually to you.
Due to my eight-year stay abroad in Ireland, I have a very good knowledge of English and can also explain something to you in English or Spanish, but in my lessons we almost only speak German together.
What can you expect in my lessons?
- Creative and professional preparation for telc or Goethe from B1 level upwards
- Conversation classes
- Language lessons individually adapted to your needs, each lesson is prepared for you individually
- Application training and help with application letters, revision of your CV
- Grammar explanations that YOU just need.
- Quizzes, puzzles, worksheets, books, conversation topics and much more. Learning should be fun!
The most important thing is that you invest a little time and feel like learning with me. In return, you should also do the homework so that we can make good progress. I will be happy to correct it. Let me inspire you!
L. K.
Amazing teacher with excellent pedagogical skills! She has helped me very well to improve my german. Absolutely recommended!
Larissa L.