DON'T make this mistake! How to use QUALCHE in Italian

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Today, I want to tackle one of the most common mistakes made by learners of Italian involving the word "qualche." "Qualche" is one of several ways to express the concept of "some" in Italian, and it is frequently misused. In this video, I will explain the correct usage of "qualche," discuss how it differs from another common term, "alcuni," which you might have also heard, and provide guidance on how to choose between them. Additionally, I'll highlight the most common errors to avoid when using these words.
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[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

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[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

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Many thanks for your very nice teaching method

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Thank you, your explanation is very helpful to me ,very clear😊

[@ratnakaransanthosh]

Thanks for the greatest lesson

[@dsol2362]

Sei un’insegnante straordinaria. Grazie per i tuoi meravigliosi video didattici. Sono molto utili. :)

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Grazie di cuore a te per le tue belle parole e per apprezzarlo!

[@junelamarca632]

Love this lesson, a good reminder for me❤

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Glad it was, June!

[@beatricelundgren9096]

Grazie mille Vallentina mi tipiace una lezione

[@thibDave]

Thanks! Very nicely explained for us learners! 👍🏼

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[@Iam_MajackTV]

Am watching from Cagliari now

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[@AlasanaJallow-s4k]

Thank you so much

[@MabiorPaul]

I like the way you correct us to understand correctly but I request you to make a videos of using ( MI, SI, TI ) because I do always confused how to use them.

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Have you watched my video on reflexive verbs and pronouns? I think it could help you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3vKfIRuYtBkadU

[@MabiorPaul]

@@ItalianTeacherValentina OK I will go back and watch them thanks you so much

[@ienzzy]

grazie mille 🙏🏾 always the most useful videos

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Grazie mille insegnante ❤️🙏

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[@Belgiumgaijin]

Ti ringrazio 😀

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[@chadb7694]

I remember that qualche precedes singular nouns (and alcuni/e precedes countable (plural) nouns). 🙂

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Bravo! (qualche is also used with countable nouns, just keep them singular 😉)

[@annamichaowicz966]

Molto utile, grazie mille❤

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

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[@patmurphy4009]

So much easier when you explain things. Grazie mille ❤

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Glad to be helpful, Pat!

[@aliveandwell2078]

Tu sei un insegnante fantastico! Grazie mille per questo lezione!

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

è un piacere, Robb!

[@Mary-pn7uo]

Fantastic discussion. These words were driving me crazy

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

They do drive crazy many students, Mary! Glad you appreciated the video!

[@josephluccarelli7348]

Grazie mille Valentina. Questi sono suggerimenti molto utili nella mia ricerca per imparare la lingua italiana.

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[@Lovs2sell765]

Great video. Added a new word to my vocabulary. Thank you!

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

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[@paulhearn2618]

Grazie Valentina, la spiegazione era molto chiaro

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Ne sono felice, Paul!

[@adoreqllx]

Have you ever done a video explaining the ways of using the word "the"? 😁

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

I did a live 1-hour class on the topic. The recording is available for purchase here: www.valentinastellatutor.com/register/live-class-with-valentina-stella-12march22/ I also cover this in my Italian 101 online program: www.valentinastellatutor.com/how-to-enroll-in-the-italian-course-101/

[@OwenIdabie-du1lw]

Grazie mille ❤

[@JohnMcGhee-iq1rv]

I'm a beginner. I now understand how to properly use qualche and alcuni. I do not understand when to use "qualche volta" or "a volta" or "talvolta" for "sometimes". Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

"Qualche volta" and "A volte" both mean "some times". If you want to learn how to use "volta" correctly and different expressions with it, I have another dedicated video on the topic 😉: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5mokqdmed6diK8

[@JohnMcGhee-iq1rv]

@@ItalianTeacherValentina Grazie mille. So it's acceptable to use either interchangeably?

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

@@JohnMcGhee-iq1rv Sì!

[@anthonygalzarano8099]

So, you master the idea of alcuni and qualche and..... what's this?...a masculine noun with a feminine ending! 😅 I can only imagine how difficult it is for a native Italian speaker to learn English. Valentina, it's pronounced "y'all".

[@AmadouJadama-td9qb]

Grazie mille maestra

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[@suringuino13]

I am learning italian although i am quite basic right now so this may sound a bit dumb 😂 i have a question, if you wanted to say, for example, “some cat”, or “some” with any singular noun, would you use qualche? so like “qualche gatto” or is that incorrect? if so what would be the correct way to say it?

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

That's not dumb, it's exactly the content of this video! In short: "qualche gatto" is the correct form. Please watche the video for the detailed explanation 😉

[@GianniPT]

Will you be discussing the partitivo? I heard this a lot in Italy (articulated di).

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

I plan to make a video on that in the future too. Meanwhile, I do have a dedicated lesson on the topic in my Italian 101 program.

[@GianniPT]

@@ItalianTeacherValentina Grazie insegnante! Sono attualmente in italiano A2 e questo è un argomento confuso.

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[@شريفطاهر-ج7ش]

for some day can we say qualche oggi ?

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[@KelleyMarlowe]

With the sentence: Ho bisogno di qualche libro Why isn’t there an article before libro?

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Because "qualche" (some) already defines the noun, so we don't need the article

[@Iam_MajackTV]

Quale è la differenza tra posso e posto ?

[@bailagringacovers]

Posso = first person singular of verb potere” (infinitive version meaning “to have permission to”/or “to can” (lol)” Posto = noun meaning “place”

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Esatto!

[@pandagoeshome]

Many teachers forget one important lesson. And that is - it’s okay to make mistakes. Saying qualche persone is not the end of the world. People will understand you. But being afraid of making mistakes will get you nowhere in language learning. I like the video and I would encourage you to do videos in Italian where we could learn by listening. Listening is super underrated in schools and it’s one of the best ways to learn a language. Many thanks.

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Assolutamente!! As I always tell my students (and in many of my videos): 1) there's no Italian grammar police 😄 2)we learn through mistakes, so they are essential in this process. As for listening, it is super important, that's why it has such a central role in my method, both in all my classes and online programs. Even here on KZbin I have a dedicated playlist, if you haven't seen it yet please check it out: kzbin.info/aero/PLaeKp_sNLJVzAE7fuGlmoxi2dugE-dYod

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Really great content. Thanks

[@yunalee13]

Hello from Grecia! ❤

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Bellissima Grecia! ❤

[@abdulwasaalhakimi1915]

Hai bisogno di qualche libro ? Hai bisogno di alcuni libri . Hai qualche domanda? Avete qualche domanda? Ho alcune domande. Ho qualche domanda. Hai qualche programma per l'estate? Si, ho già qualche programma per l'estate. Si, ho già alcuni programmmi per l'estate. Molto utile lezione! Grazie infinite prof.ssa Valentina!

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[@aidanwoodhouse9997]

Again ! An awsome , simple to follow, lesson I had been wondering why they use the two different words Bravo Valentina

[@naabborte1990]

Grazie mille per insegnare ❤❤

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[@tomd6103]

This is so helpful, Valentina. Do you have a video that discusses the use of prepositions for "some". I have heard "dello zucchero" for "some sugar", or "dell' aqua" for "some water", to use examples. I have also heard "un po' di", for example, "un po' di vino". Is that some wine, or "a little wine"? This is complicated for me!

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Not yet, Tom, but I do have them in my list for future videos!

[@liaqatkhattak6316]

excellent video.

[@irmacanino4062]

Great video as always. Just the right pace and explanations. The examples bring it all together.

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Glad you enjoyed it, Irma!

[@libbyd1001]

Very helpful, thanks. QUestions = use QUalche : QU = QU. Now I will remember it!

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Ah!! Molto intelligente!

[@irynamouse6758]

It's very helpful indeed.

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Valentina you are the best/ Valentina tu sei fantastica/ Valentina to sei il migliore

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

😄 Grazie, Yelena! ❤

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Here to learn from my favorite teacher👌🥰🥰

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[@pamjones3377]

Fantastic explanation, thank you! Grazie per la spiegazione fantastica!

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Felice che ti sia piaciuta, Pam!

[@estherwermer3272]

You tell it very clear. Thank you

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[@mooganstooker2419]

It's also true that alcune means someone, further confusing the issue. Plus, if qualche libro and alcuni libri mean the same thing, why bother having both?

[@ItalianTeacherValentina]

Ahah buona domanda! That's just how Italian is, I guess. We do have multiple ways to say the same thing 😄 ("qualcuno" is "someone" in Italian, "alcune" can mean "some people" when people can be left unsaid because it's implcit from the context)