In lesson 1.2 Maria asks: Parli italiano? - no article before 'italiano' - but later in the dialogue she asks: Da quanto tempo studi l'italiano? - Now we have a definite article before 'italiano'. And a further example of this is when Alex says: Studio l'italiano da un mese. - Again the definite article is used.
Is there a rule as to when one should use the definite article?
Grazie.
Valerie
Is there a rule as to when one should use the definite article?
Grazie.
Valerie