was studying, used to study
Io studiavo musica a Boston prima di tornare in Giappone.
I was studying music in Boston before returning to Japan.
Tom mi ha chiesto se studiavo il francese.
Tom asked me if I was studying French.
Studiavo musica a Boston prima di tornare in Giappone.
I was studying music in Boston before returning to Japan.
Questa mattina studiavo con diligenza la lingua turca.
This morning I was diligently studying the Turkish language.
Io ho mangiato mentre studiavo.
I ate while I studied.