Welcome to this lesson where we'll explore two verbs that often cause confusion among Italian learners: "potere" and "riuscire." Both of these verbs are used to express the ability to do something, but there are important differences in how they are used. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a clear understanding of when to use "potere" and when to use "riuscire" in your daily conversations.

Here are some key phrases you'll learn:

🇮🇹 "Posso uscire stasera?": Learn how to ask for permission or express the possibility of doing something. "Can I go out tonight?"

🇮🇹 "Riesco a parlare italiano.": Talk about your ability to do something successfully after some effort. "I can speak Italian."

🇮🇹 "Posso sollevare questo peso.": Describe your physical ability to perform an action. "I can lift this weight."

🇮🇹 "Non riesco a finire questo libro.": Express difficulty in completing a task. "I can't finish this book."

🇮🇹 "Riesco a svegliarmi presto ogni mattina.": Highlight success in achieving a goal. "I manage to wake up early every morning."

🇮🇹 "Non riesco a trovare le chiavi.": Talk about your unsuccessful attempts at finding something. "I can't find the keys."

🇮🇹 "Posso cucinare la pasta.": Mention your general ability to cook something. "I can cook pasta."

🇮🇹 "Riesco a capire il francese quando parlano lentamente.": Specify the context in which you succeed in understanding something. "I can understand French when they speak slowly."

What you'll find in this video:

Text in Italian and English: Follow along with text in both languages to improve your comprehension and enrich your vocabulary.

Real-Life Usage: Learn phrases used in everyday life, focusing on natural and conversational Italian.

Audio and Text: Listen to the correct pronunciation and read the text in Italian and English to reinforce your learning.

Why watch this video?

👉 Deep Understanding: Discover the subtle differences between "potere" and "riuscire" to improve your ability to express yourself in Italian.

👉 Practical Examples: Follow concrete examples to see how these verbs are used in everyday conversations.

👉 Perfect for A2+ Students: Ideal for those at an A2+ level who want to improve their understanding and use of verbs in Italian.

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