The Intonation
The ascending intonation at the end of the sentence plays an important role, because thanks to it we understand whether the other person is asking a question. If someone says to you: “Ça va ?” he will expect you to answer “Ça va” with a descending intonation or with replies such as “oui super”, “pas […]
Numbers 70, 80 and 90
Learning to count in another language isn’t always easy. Counting in French up to 69 is not too complicated, but from 70 onwards you have to do some arithmetic. For example for 70 you have to to add 60 + 10 to get “soixante-dix”; for 80 you have to multiply 4×20 (“quatre-vingts”); and for 90 […]
Italian Grammar B1
Now we can move to level B1. Come to Sillabi and look for the latest grammar contents! The so-called “intermediate level” allows you to master the standard language in various contexts such as work, school, free time, etc. You will learn to talk not only about concrete topics, but also about your dreams, hopes and […]
“Le gérondif”
Once you have reached the intermediate levels in the study of the French language, you will certainly have met the present participle. Now you are ready to discover a peculiar use of French: the “gérondif”. Read below a brief excerpt from the sheet dedicated to this topic. Le gérondif correspond au participe présent précédé de […]
French grammar B2
French grammar sheets for level B2 are available online! Come and take a look! According to the CEFR, at the upper intermediate level, the student should be able to “produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options”. […]
French Grammar B1
With the Sillabi grammar contents available from today, you can consolidate your level of French B1! Come and find the one that’s right for you! “User can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. “ In this way the CEFR presents the level of […]
“Formación de palabras”
How are words formed in Spanish? Word formation is the subject of the study of lexicology, a part of linguistics that deals with the analysis and structuring of the lexicon. Without going too far into theoretical aspects, it is important to know that it can be useful to learn some word formation rules in order […]
Spanish Grammar B2
Today we provide Spanish grammar sheets for level B2. Come and take a look! According to the CEFR, with the upper intermediate level the student Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and […]
Spanish Grammar B1 Level
Today we take a step towards the B1 level of Spanish. Discover the grammatical contents on Sillabi! The grammar sheets for Spanish level B1 are divided by grammar topics and communication functions, contain explanations, tables and many useful examples to solve your doubts or review grammar. They are designed for those who are already comfortable […]
“Periodo ipotetico”
When it comes to expressing a hypothesis and its consequence, each language has very specific grammatical structures. In Italian this construction is called “periodo ipotetico” (English “conditional sentences”). Traditionally we distinguish between three types of conditional sentences, depending on whether the hypothesis is considered real, possible or unreal. Below we offer you the complete Sillabi […]