Dove andiamo domani?
DOVE ANDIAMO DOMANI? Andiamo al mercato a fare la spesa! Vorrei un po' di patate, 4 pomodori, un mazzetto di prezzemolo... Tomorrow we are going to do our shopping to the market... because in Italy we
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Stories, tips, and insights about Italian language and culture.
How many Italies and how many Italians...
Sometimes, during our Classes, we use Italian songs as props to stimulate our brains and discuss Italian topics which are at the heart of Italian life. In fact, songs such as 'Inno nazionale' (Itali
Che bellino questo cagnolino... ha proprio un bel canino... What kind of Italian is that??
It is curious, isn't it? Che bellino questo cagnolino' means how nice this doggy is. 'Ha proprio un bel canino' means 'he really has a beautiful canine (tooth)'. Do not worry, do not panic if, in spit
College of Comerce Intermediate 09/04/2013
Intermediate Oggi abbiamo corretto i compiti e poi abbiamo visto il Condizionale. Potete studiarlo a pagina 271. Compiti: esercizi A, B, C, D a pagina 272.
How long does it take to learn Italian?
Learning Italian, as many of you already know, is a wonderful journey and, as such, its duration depends on many factors. It also depends on your goals, of course. A student may be completely happy to
Buona Pasqua to everybody, but let's not forget Pasquetta!
Buona Pasqua a tutti (which literally means Good Easter to all, but you would translate Happy Easter to everybody). Today I have been asked by my neighbor if the Easter Bunny has already come to my ho
Al fresco, outside or locked up?
We laughed so much the other evening with my students about this expression... Al fresco! I found out that two students named their golf team 'Al fresco' and after reading this story you will know why
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Italian is...
Take a look at this slideshow I made promoting Italian and Italy. <iframe src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uWPqWHNgoGWwFeZeEP4BFl2zkrFUYulfKkflHbIq5n8/embed?start=true&loop=false&
'Hai una bella figura' or 'hai fatto una bella figura', which one is the right Italian expression?
Frequently, and especially during our Conversation Classes, the expression 'bella figura' crops up when we are talking about how someone looks so as to pay a compliment. This is probably because you h
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Curiosity about our lasagne
Did you ever eat lasagne? Yes, it is written 'lasagne' and it is not a mistake, trust me! It comes as a surprise for many of my students to know that what they always called lasagna, due to the fact
Mi mangio la pizza, mi guardo un film... mistakes or what?
Many of my students stumble over this particular use of the reflexive form which is not academic or formal but, nonetheless, sounds truly Italian. In Italian we use some verbs which are called 'Rifles
College of Commerce classes start tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday. Places available.
Our exciting College of Commerce classes start tomorrow (Tuesday). For anyone looking to start learning Italian, our beginners class (starting Wednesday) is a great way to start. Learn with an experie