🇮🇹 Italian
Italiano • Latin
Grammar
Short lessons with examples, plus drills and mini‑quizzes. Start with the overview, then dive into lessons.
Grammar at a glance
A quick cheat sheet. It’s intentionally simplified—use it as a map, then learn details through examples.
Word order
SVO
Italian is usually SVO. Subject pronouns are often omitted because the verb ending shows the subject.
Articles / Gender / Cases
Articles: YesGender: TwoCases: 0
Verbs
Verbs conjugate; some common irregulars (essere, avere, andare).
Plurals
Plural changes the final vowel (ragazzo→ragazzi, casa→case).
Politeness
Lei is often used for polite singular.
Fast tips
- Practice vowel endings for gender/number.
- Learn ‘essere’ and ‘avere’ first.
Lessons
Articles (il/lo/la/un/una)
Italian uses gendered articles.
Grammar overview (quick cheat sheet)
A high-level map of how this language works.
Word order basics
Where the verb usually goes, and what changes it.
Articles (a/the) style words
Whether you need ‘a/the’-type words, and how to get started.
Gender (noun classes)
Some languages group nouns into classes that affect articles/adjectives.
Asking questions
Yes/no questions and common question words.
Negation (saying ‘not’)
How to say ‘not / don’t / can’t’ at a basic level.
Verbs: the first 10 you should learn
A study strategy for verbs that unlock real sentences.
Politeness & formality
How to sound polite without overthinking grammar.