A concept map about the Italian verbs essere and avere, designed to explain the different meanings and uses of these two important verbs. The map shows how essere can express a state, a way of being, existence or the location of someone or something. Avere can express possession as well as feelings, physical sensations or obtaining something. The map also explains how essere and avere function as auxiliary verbs when forming compound tenses. A useful Italian grammar summary for school students, ideal for studying and reviewing.