#258: Using the Simple Present and the Present Progressive in Italian

Italian uses the simple present much more often than English, while the present progressive is generally reserved for actions that are happening right now, at the moment of speaking.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • Use the simple present for routines, current activities, and general activities.
  • Use the present progressive, with the verb “stare” and the gerund, when an action is actively happening at the moment you are speaking.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #248: Italian Nouns That Change Gender from Singular to Plural.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #240: Italian Vocabulary Related to the Bedroom.
  • CLICK HERE to get the 30 Key Phrases for Your Italian Vacation guide, covering the most important phrases you need to know before going to Italy.

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