Mastering Italian Verb Conjugations: A Guide to -ARE, -ERE, and -IRE Verbs

When learning Italian, one of the first grammatical challenges is understanding how to conjugate verbs, especially those that end in -ARE, -ERE, and -IRE. These are the three main verb conjugations, and knowing when and how to use them is crucial for expressing actions, thoughts, and emotions accurately.

In this Build Your Best (BYB) Italian guide, we’ll break down these conjugations, explain when to use them, and provide exercises to practice.

Italian Reflexive Verbs: Mastering the Art of "I Verbi Riflessivi"

BYB (Build Your Best) Italian empowers learners to master Italian while building a better version of themselves. This article explores one of the most vital parts of Italian grammar: reflexive verbs. We’ll cover everything from conjugations to real-life contexts to make learning engaging and practical. Reflexive verbs are verbs where the action is performed on oneself. Think of “getting up” (alzarsi), “washing oneself” (lavarsi), or “getting used to something” (abituarsi a).