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Join me as we explore Sersale, a hidden gem in Calabria, and its vibrant summer festival filled with music, culture, and community.

5 August 2026

Literally translated, "Ci sto" means "I stay there." But what it actually means in everyday Italian is "I'm in!" or "Count me in!"

19 July 2026

What does it even mean?! Is my poor husband asking me… "There stays?" There? Where?! 😂 Welcome to another episode of beautiful, slightly confusing Italian idiomatic expressions!

18 July 2026

It has been an intense sixth year for my students, but the hard work paid off! Artificial Intelligence was the star of the Italian Leaving Cert exam.

18 July 2026

A journey to the beautiful, clean, and well-organized town of Belcastro, home to a historic castle and magical street murals.

4 July 2026

There’s a beautiful new trend emerging: Italian students who aren't just learning a language—they're building a new life. They love Italy, they work and study hard, and they eventually find their drea

21 February 2026

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1 February 2026

Zampone or Cotechino con lenticchie: Our Tasty Good-Luck Charms for a Prosperous 2026!

1 January 2026

"Finalmente mio marito parla italiano! 😍 Yes, finally my husband speaks Italian! Thanks to our online classes, he could attend regularly and there were no more excuses!"

30 December 2025

Il Cenone della Vigilia (Christmas Eve Cenone!)

23 December 2025

"Babbo Natale—or Santa Claus—first landed in Italy in the 1950s, courtesy of Coca-Cola, but it took years for his cheerful 'Ho-ho-ho!' to really catch on. When I was little, we didn't know Babbo Natal

19 December 2025

Since 1894, Panettone has had its bouncy, buttery, delicately sweet rival: il Pandoro! Invented by the legendary Veronese pasticcere (pastry chef) Domenico Melegatti. Pandoro shot to fame in the blink

18 December 2025