ITALIAN GRAMMAR REFERENCE

Italian grammar for English speakers

Italian uses predictable agreement and verb patterns. Consult only the sections connected to your current lessons.

Noun gender

Most nouns are masculine or feminine. Articles help signal gender and number.

Articles

Italian has several forms of “the” and “a/an,” chosen by gender, number and initial sound.

Adjective agreement

Many adjectives change to match the noun in gender and number.

Subject pronouns

Pronouns may be omitted because verb endings often identify the subject.

Verb endings

Infinitives commonly end in -are, -ere or -ire. Conjugations are introduced progressively.

Double consonants

Written double consonants are pronounced longer and can distinguish meaning.

Use only the sections already introduced by your current module.