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When should I use the perfect tense and when should I use the imperfect tense?

The perfect tense (il passato prossimo) is used to describe an action or situation in the past with a beginning and an end. The construction would be avere/essere + past participle.examples with 'avere':I...

Answered by Alice S. Italian tutor
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Please explain the difference between the 'passato prossimo' and 'l'imperfetto':

The "passato prossimo" refers to events that are completed, but have some relation to the present.  Events which happened long ago can still be expressed in this tense when the event is seen as ...

Answered by Italian tutor
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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...

Answered by Giulia F. 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 ...

Answered by Anna W. Italian tutor
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You are Italian and going to host an exchange student, write to him about your home and your local aerea

In this question you are going to write to a student, you should write in an informal way: keep sentences short and easy and focus on getting the grammar right. You should use present tense and imperfect ...

Answered by Chiara L. Italian tutor
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