How to spend Easter in Milan

  There are many things you can do on Easter in Milan. The Monday after Easter is Easter Monday, more...

Italian Easter Traditions and Food

  Each religious festival has its typical dishes linked to symbolic and cultural meanings, today we discover the story of...

Studying Italian in Milan: Mark’s story

An Italian course to reach an advanced level and improve your experience in Italy. For Mark, this is the experience...

Italian Gender Nouns: some basic rules!

  In Italian, there are two genders, masculine and feminine, while there is no neutral form that usually defines inanimate...

Aperitivo in Milan: Best Places to go if you are a student

The aperitivo in Milan is part of the Milanese dolce vita, it is a lifestyle, so let’s see the best...

6 Beautiful Italian songs to learn Italian 

Food: Italian Words & Exercises

There are many words to learn when you want to speak about food,  how to cook food, and purchase food....

10 Unusual Things to see in Milan

Milan is best discovered on foot, walking without plans but paying attention to details… The reason why you want to...

The 20 Most Beautiful Italian Sayings about Love

«L’amor che move il sol e l’altre stelle» /”The love that moves the sun and the other stars” closes the...

Most commonly used Italian Phrases at the bar

One of the first things you will do when traveling to Italy is to eat out, at the bar or...

Studying Italian in Milan: Felipe’s story

Do you want to reach a mother tongue level of Italian to complete your university studies? For Felipe a possible...

The 6 most difficult things to learn in Italian

How difficult is it for foreigners to learn Italian? We Italians are used to thinking that our language is very...

What is Tombola? The italian game for Christmas

What is tombola? This Italian game has a long tradition and it is the typical entertainment of the holidays. Christmas day,...

The 5 Best Italian Movies to learn Italian

The holiday season is the best time to watch movies to learn Italian, stay warm and prepare for Christmas! Watching...

Christmas Eve in Milan

  If you are in the city in December, you may be wondering what to do on Christmas Eve in...

Studying Italian in Milan: Simba’s story

  Studying Italian in Milan and reaching a fluent level: a goal achieved for Simba together with ELLCI! What do...

Italian Conditional Tense

The Conditional is a verbal mode that expresses conditions related to uncertainty such as desires, doubts, hypotheses. The conditional is...

Why do we celebrate International Students’ Day?

November 17th is an important date for international education. International Students Day is celebrated all over the world every year...

The best 5 Songs to learn Italian

  Italian songs to learn Italian are our favourite way to learn the language. We love Italian music and songs...

Halloween: 5 spooky things to do in Milan!

Halloween in Milan? Halloween is a very popular Celtic holiday in the United States. Only in recent years has it...

Foliage in Italy: here’s where to see the most spectacular in Milan

It is time for foliage, the leaves are the undisputed protagonists of autumn and with their shades from yellow to...

Studying Italian in Milan: Assel’s story

  Studying Italian in Milan and experiencing full immersion in the language? There is only one place where you can...

Italian Adverbs of time and frequency

Adverbs of time are used to indicate the temporal relationships between sentences. These adverbs indicate the period in which a...

Discover 10 secret places and hidden gems in Milan

    The beauty of Milan lies in the discovery of secret places, which are hidden in the less crowded...

Studying Italian in Milan, Eva’s story | ELLCI

    Moving alone to a foreign country is the best thing you can do in your twenties! You will...

30 Italian Words with accents

  Most of the Italian words you will study are pronounced phonetically. This means that once you have the sound...

Living in Milan as a student: 7 Tips

What to know if you move to Milan   Have you decided to move to Milan? The Milanese metropolis offers...

How to improve your Italian?

  How to improve Italian is the main goal for those who already have a basic understanding and know how...

How to get the Green Pass to travel to Italy – summer 2021

The Green Pass, the new digital pass From 15 June, to travel in Italy and Europe you need a “green...

5 Italian summer songs to learn new words!

  We have selected the most beautiful Italian songs to learn Italian for this summer 2021. Learning Italian with songs...

Studying Italian in Milan: the story of Mery Ann

Mery Ann is a true citizen of the world. She loves to travel and live in different countries of the...

Best  places to study in Milan

  Student life is a magical time, but in the jungle of rented rooms, finding new places to study in...

Best movies to learn Italian

Watching Italian movies to learn Italian is one of the best exercises you can do to integrate language learning. This...

Studying Italian in Milan: Pascal’s story

  What drives you to study Italian in Milan? Love for the language, love for the Bel paese or romantic...

Italian Adverbs of Place

The adverbs of place are used to specify the place where an action occurs, the position of an object or...

Summer in Italy: 8 best day trips from Milan

  Summer is the ideal time for day trips from Milan. The Milanese city is well connected to numerous tourist...

5 Tips on how to learn Italian verbs

How to learn Italian verbs? Learning Italian verbs is easier with the right techniques. Verbs perform different functions in the...

Studying Italian in Milan: Andrey’s story

  Today we get to know Andrey: actor, photographer, a multifaceted artist from Moscow who decided to study Italian in...

Basic Italian Vocabulary and Phrases for travellers

5 Games will help you to learn Italian

The best games to help learn Italian are those in which you forget about everything else. If you are totally...

20 Funny Italian Sayings about Food

Anyone who has an Italian friend knows this: Italian sayings about food fill every conversation. Italians love to eat, they...

Italian Vocabulary at the Hairdresser

  Going to the hairdresser can be a stressful time for both men and women. How to make yourself understood...

7 Good Books to learn Italian

Often we look online for stories and books to learn Italian that are easily accessible for practising the Italian language....

Holiday in Italy: 1 May 

  May 1  Labor Day in Italy is a national public holiday as in almost every country in the world,...

Study Italian in Milan: Livia’s story

Livia is a Brazilian girl from Fortaleza, she came to Italy to have a new experience and decided to stop...

Italian Vocabulary: Animals

Animals can live in different spaces, climates and environments, we know. Today we want to learn the names of the...

Unforgettable Italian Proverbs with Animals

Non menare il can per l’aia, you can learn with us the 20 funniest and most useful Italian sayings with...

Celebrating holiday in Italy: Easter Monday

Pasquetta is also called Angel Monday and is the holiday that is celebrated after Easter Day. And when is Easter?...

Studying Italian in Milan: Marcela’s story

We had a chat with Marcela who decided to answer our questions via email. She told us a little about...

Basic Italian Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises: Kitchen Tools

Basic Italian Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises: Kitchen Tools If you love Italy, we are sure that a part of your...

How to learn Italian reading Comics

In our articles with tips for learning Italian, we often say that it is very important to read authentic material....

International Women’s Day in Italy

Today we celebrate the International Women’s Day, also called somewhat improperly the “Women’s Day”. Around all the urban legends about...

Italian indefinite articles

Indefinite articles, like definite articles, are usually placed before a noun, like this:   un albero – a tree una...

Italian carnival masks: a brief history

Carnival is one of the most famous celebrations in the world. Officially linked to the Christian tradition and influenced by...

Studying Italian in Milan: Lena’s story

Lena is a French lady. Her pleasantness has overwhelmed ELLCI, who has known her for some time now. For some...

How to learn Italian well: all you need to know

At this point and if you follow our blog, you will have discovered that there are many strategies to learn...

Studying Italian in Milan: KJ’s story

Best podcast to learn Italian

Taking a course is the first thing that comes to mind when we want to learn a language. And we...

Italian definite articles

Today we present the definite articles, one of the very first topics that are studied in Italian. But since not...

Living in Milan as a Student: 4 tips

Studying Italian in Milan is the ideal choice for those looking for a modern, efficient and dynamic city. Known as...

How do you say I wish you a Merry Christmas in Italian?

This year you are lucky (?) And you will not find yourself among thousands of people who will want to...

Studying Italian in Milan: Anna’s story

Anna is a very nice Russian girl, who arrived in Italy for Love, “Amore” in Italian, the one with a...

How is Christmas celebrated in Italy?

Christmas is a special time for many Italians. As we now well know, each Italian region or area respects different...

Studying in Milan: Olga’s story

Olga comes from Ukraine, is a pediatrician and deeply loves Italy and Italians. She often takes holidays in Italy to...

Learning Italian & watching tv series on Netflix

We have never heard so much about Netflix – perhaps – as this year. 2020 has put us to the...

False friends in Italian: what are they?

You can’t trust false friends, that’s for sure. Indeed, they are very, very angry! But what happens when we find...

Dialects in Italy

In Italy there are many cultural riches, we know. Among these there are certainly the dialects, which have followed a...

Studying Italian in Milan: Mónica’s story

Monica is an architect. She is happy to live in Milan with her love and to learn a new language!...

Tips on how to apply for residency in Italy

If you want to understand how to do the residency in Italy you are in the right place. We will...

Exercises to improve your writing skills in Italian

Writing in Italian, some tips to follow   Exercises to improve your writing skills in Italian   Hi, I’m Brunella,...

The power of vintage shopping in Milan

The power of vintage shopping in Milan  Our 5 best vintage shops Living in Milan also means dealing with fashion....

Studying Italian in Milan: Joseph’s story

Moving to Italy can be difficult if you don’t speak the language. According to Joseph, it is an essential aspect...

Is Italian hard to learn?

4 myths about learning Italian Many of the people who start studying languages ​​argue that Italian is too difficult to...

Writing practice in Italian: how does the punctuation work?

Introduction to the Italian punctuation Easy exercises in Italian about the punctuation Hi, I’m Francesca, L2 / LS Italian teacher...

How to speak fluent italian – 5 advices

Speaking Italian, mistakes to avoid 5 tips to speak Italian fluently Italian, as we know, is now a highly studied...

Studying Italian in Milan, Silja’s story

Studying Italian in Milan: Silja’s story Our chat with Silja Studying Italian in Milan and at the same time working...

How to count in Italian

  Hi, my name is Ilaria, teacher of Italian L2 / LS at Ellci Milano. In this article we talk...

10 weird Italian words you need to know

Have you ever come across weird Italian words? Even if you recognize that they are Italian, you cannot grasp their...

Study Italian in Milan: Izabela’s story

How to choose a university course abroad, what makes Milan a unique city and when to start studying Italian. Discover...

Italian Future Tense

Hi, my name is Anna, L2 / LS teacher in ELLCI Milano and today I will tell you about a...

Learning and improving your italian with music

Hi, I’m Valentina, L2 / LS Italian teacher in ELLCI Milan. Today let’s discover Italian songs to learn Italian that...

2 June: Republic Day in Italy 

On June 2 in Italy, the celebration of the Italian Republic is celebrated in memory of the referendum with which...

Study Italian in Milan: Helena’s story

  From Stockholm to Milan, passing through London: let’s get to know Helena! Helena is a true cosmopolitan, her years...

Italian Imperfect subjunctive tense, grammar exercises in pdf

Hi,   I’m Lucrezia, Italian teacher L27LS in ELLCI, today we will face the imperfect subjunctive together! Last week we...

Italian Present subjunctive tense, basic rules

Hello, I’m Lucrezia, Italian L2 / LS teacher in ELLCI Milan. The nice Italian journalist Beppe Severgnini, in his book...

Tongue-twisters: learning Italian having some fun

  How to speak Italian like a true native speaker? The musicality of the Italian language is the trademark of...

Study Italian in Milan: Helen’s story

Today let’s get to know Helen, a brilliant Architecture researcher who chose to study Italian in Milan and has made...

How is Liberation Day celebrated in italy?

Why April 25 is celebrated in Italy: history and meaning of the day on which the liberation from Nazi fascism...

Present Perfect Tense VS Imperfect in Italian

Hello,   I’m Dalila, Italian L2 / LS teacher in ELLCI Milan. Italian is my passion since the first grade...

Our tips: 5 easy and good books to read in Italian for beginners

How difficult is it to find good books to read in Italian for beginners? Identifying one’s skills and the level...

Learning the Italian language online: how to study effectively at home

How to study Italian language online and how to study effectively at home? The coronavirus alert invites you to stay...

Studying Italian in Milan: Maxwell’s story

The story of Maxwell, a world citizen always on the move, who loves to travel, discover cultures and always get...

Direct and indirect pronouns in Italian

Italian language Online course – evening – from 6 December

  Italian lessons for foreigners in e-learning are the perfect option for those who want to learn Italian flexibly and...

Italian language Standard course 20, from 05.12.22 & 09.01.23

Italian course of 20 lessons per week – morning The intensive Italian course in Milan offers the perfect combination of...

Why Business Italian Language matters

Business meetings, request a quote or hold a conversation on the phone can create difficulties, not to say anxiety, for...

Things to do in Milan during the Spring

Spending spring in Milan is always a good idea! Milan from March to June is the ideal destination to avoid...

Weekend Italian course, from 26 November

Italian language evening course, from 16 January 2023

Evening Italian course, four lessons twice a week The evening Italian course in Milan is designed for those who are...

All you ever wanted to know about Carnival in Milan

The Ambrosian Carnival is celebrated in Milan and wherever the Ambrosian rite is observed, about a week later than in...

Studying Italian in Milan: Yoshie’s experience

Moving abroad, starting a new life and studying Italian in Milan. Changing habits, language and culture is a very intense...

Learning the Gerund form in Italian 

I’m Giovanna, Italian teacher here at ELLCI Milano, today we talk about the Gerund in Italian!   Sbagliando, s’impara! (Practice...

What’s the origin of Valentine’s day in Italy

Per San Valentino la primavera sta vicino (On Valentine’s Day, Spring is close) says the proverb. In the late Middle...

Learning the Italian Language

The reasons that drive us to learn a new language and in particular to learn the Italian language can be...

Studying Italian in Milan: Liran’s story

The experience of Liran, a student of the Standard 20 course, who has been part of the large ELLCI family...

Learning the infinitive form of verbs in Italian

  Ciao! I am Roberto, Italian teacher here in ELLCI Milano, today let’s see together Italian infinitive verbs!   The...

Epiphany Holiday in Italy

You thought it was over after Cenone, the New’s Year Eve fabled dinner, but actually in Italy the official end...

Unique and unusual Italian Christmas traditions

Italian Christmas tradition is a very live and heartfelt holiday. Throughout Italy, Christmas tends to be a family-centred vacation, as...

Italian present tense: 3 easy exercises to improve your grammar (pdf)

Learning grammar and practicing Italian grammar exercises is usually associated with the hardest and most boring task when you start...

The best Christmas Markets in Milan

How to apply for a student accommodation in Milan: all you need to know!

how to apply for student accommodation? Finding the right accommodation in Milan may be stressful, especially for foreign students who...

How to learn Italian fast: 5 basic tricks and some grammar tips

You already have the ticket in hand, you imagine yourself in Piazza San Marco in Venice with a spritz, shopping...

Students life in Italy: the 3 best one day trips from Milan

Congratulations, you have chosen Milan for your language stay in an Italian city, you couldn’t have made a better choice!...

The ultimate train travel to discover Italy on a budget

  Train travel in Italy is the ideal alternative not only for those who do not like flying but also...

Discover the history and origins of the Italian panettone

The fame of the most popular Christmas Milanese sweet is growing more and more in Italy and in the world....

The most famous Italian movies to learn the language while having fun

  Watching movies is a great way for you to improve or learn Italian and to put knowledge into practice!...

Best Italian translator apps for translating Italian in Milan

If you are learning Italian or are on vacation in Italy, you know how useful it is to have a...

Mother’s Day in Italy: what to do and how to celebrate it

Mother’s Day in Italy this year is May 12th. Until 2000 in Italy, Mother’s Day was May 8th. It was...

Easter: How does Italy celebrate this festivity?

Easter is one of the most important holidays of the year in Italy, it marks the beginning of warm-season and...

5 delicious typical Italian dishes and where to eat them in Milan

One of the most immersive experiences we can have while travelling is to taste the typical local dishes. Certain combinations...

Discover Milan in September: best events and fun things to do

September is time for new beginnings or to fall back into a routine. Do not get overwhelmed by summer blues, begins...

ELLCI celebrates 30th anniversary – live, learn, love

1988-2018: ELLCI turns 30! Founded in 1988, CENTRO STUDI FD provides personal training and new educational projects, particularly attentive to the...

Best 5 reasons why you should study and learn the Italian language

More and more people around the world are choosing Italian as a second language. Italian follows English, Spanish and Mandarin...

Romance languages: a love story

The Romance languages (also know as the Romanic languages, Latin languages, or Neo-Latin languages) are group of related languages all...

January in Milan: guided tours and exhibitions

Here is the cultural program of ELLCI guided tours in January, enjoy!               11.01.2018-...

Milan’s secrets: guided tour through myths and legends

Looking for ideas for Halloween in Milan? We got ahead with our wonderful guided tour through the legends of Milan....

Best thing to do in Milan this weekend

The sun shines on Milan! The climate is mild in most of Europe thanks to the high pressure of the...

Our Italian Courses come back on August 21: Happy Summer!

Dear students, the next week is Ferragosto, a heartfelt national holiday that Italians usually spend relaxing. ELLCI courses also take a...

Top best Italian book to learn the language | ELLCI

When you want to learn a foreign language, you have to consider various skills: reading, writing, conversation, translation … for...

Christmas in Milan: markets, events and traditions

Christmas officially kicks off on December 7, the day when we celebrate St. Ambrose, the patron saint of the city....

What to do in Milan: 5 sightseeing original ideas to explore the city

You probably know Milan as the capital of Made in Italy, fashion and design, and in the past as a...

Art & culture in Milan: the best monuments and interesting places

Besides being the main Italian city from an economic and business point of view, Milan has a strong artistic and...

Restaurants & Pubs in Milan

Milan offers several areas where there are a lot of nightclubs and pubs dedicated to haute cuisine and fun. The...