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How do I properly introduce myself using a formal register in Italian?

Differently from English, Italian has a specific form to use when addressing people in a formal way. Generally speaking you have to use the third singular person of a verb (Egli-Ella-Lui-Lei) instead o...

Answered by Alessandro V. • Italian tutor

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The use of 'Lei'(you) instead of 'tu'(you)

In Italian, if you are speaking to a person you do not know very well or who is you "superior", say your professor at university or your supervisor at work or your boss, you should not addres...

Answered by Giulia T. • Italian tutor

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What is the difference between the passato prossimo, the passato remoto and the imperfetto? - See more at: https://www.mytutorweb.co.uk/tutors/secure/ta-yourexplanations.html#sthash.IFYOERg2.dpuf

All three of these indicate actions which occured in the past, but vary depending on duration and relevance to the present time.

The passato prossimo is used for past events which have ju...

Answered by Emily D. • Italian tutor

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What is the difference between the passato prossimo, the passato remoto and the imperfetto?

All three of these indicate actions which occured in the past, but vary depending on duration and relevance to the present time.

The passato prossimo is used for past events which have ju...

Answered by Emily D. • Italian tutor

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How can I figure out the gender of a word in Italian?

The basics

Italian is fairly simple when it comes to gender, but there are a few occasions when a new noun can trip you up. Here are some basic rules to keep in mind: