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You already speak Italian well? Polish it: false friends for English speakers, idioms, formal writing, the congiuntivo and the accents of Italy and Switzerland.
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False friends for English speakersThey look like English words… but don't mean the same thing!13 words & phrases
2
IdiomsColourful expressions Italians love.10 words & phrases · writing task
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North, south and Swiss ItalianThe same thing, different words across Italy and in Italian-speaking Switzerland.10 words & phrases
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Writing a formal emailPhrases for professional Italian emails.10 words & phrases · writing task
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Giving your opinionAgree, disagree and add nuance — with the congiuntivo.9 words & phrases · writing task
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Understanding regional accentsRoman, Neapolitan, Sicilian, Milanese, Swiss… how to get used to them.7 words & phrases
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