Grammar Workshop: The Italian passato prossimo
Struggling with the Italian passato prossimo? You're not alone! This essential tense is one of the biggest hurdles for learners — but once you master it, you'll unlock the key to sharing real stories naturally in Italian.
From saying ho mangiato la pizza (I ate pizza) to sono andato a Roma (I went to Rome), passato prossimo is everywhere in daily conversation. In this 60-minute live workshop, teacher Ludovica will guide you step by step through exactly when and how to use it with clear explanations and hands-on practice.
🗓️ Session details
60 min Live, Interactive session with Hands-on exercises
Conducted in English
All levels welcome
Live Q&A included
Recording and session material available after the workshop
🎯 What you'll learn (and practice!)
When to use passato prossimo — Talk confidently about past experiences and completed actions
How to build it correctly — Master the simple formula: avere/essere + past participle, including tricky agreement rules
Essere vs avere choice — Finally solve this grammar mystery and know exactly which auxiliary to use
🙌 Why this topic matters
Passato prossimo is the most used past tense in spoken Italian. Master it, and you'll tell stories and share experiences with confidence and clarity.
👩🏻🏫 Meet Your teacher: Ludovica
Certified Italian teacher and native of Torino, Ludovica has been part of the Giulia team since 2023, where she's built a reputation for making even the trickiest grammar concepts crystal clear. Her patient, methodical approach breaks down complex topics into manageable steps, while her genuine enthusiasm and encouraging teaching style create the perfect environment for mastering challenging tenses like passato prossimo.
Created with ♥ for Italian learners everywhere
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