Once you can make simple statements, the next step is to connect them. In this deck, you'll learn a few essential Italian words called connectors. They let you add ideas, make choices, show contrasts, and give reasons, making your speech sound more natural.

The simplest way to add one idea to another is with 'e', which means 'and'. You just place it between two words or two short sentences. For example, 'Studio e lavoro' means 'I study and I work'.

To add something to the conversation, meaning 'also' or 'too', you can use 'anche'. It usually comes before the person or thing you're adding. For instance, to say 'Marco works, and I also work', you could say 'Marco lavora, e anche io lavoro'.