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The word of the day is: Canzone
One of the most enjoyable and effective ways of learning new words and expressions in Italian is to familiarise yourself with all the best canzoni. The word canzone (song) comes from the verb cantare which means to sing. Some other related terms include …
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The phrase of the week is: Buona serata!
If you’ve been learning Italian for a while now, you may already be familiar with the classic greeting Buonasera! which is how you say Good evening! in a formal context…
Blog:
10 Italian Quotes & Sayings about Dads for Father’s Day
According to the Roman Catholic tradition, the Italian Father’s Day (La Festa del Papà) is celebrated, not on the third Sunday in June like many other countries in the world, but on March 19th, otherwise known as Saint Joseph’s Day (La Festa di San Giuseppe). It is recognised as an important time to …
Comparisons:
Ti amo vs Ti voglio bene: What’s the difference?
In English, the phrase I love you is extremely flexible. It can be used not only towards a lover or a person you’re in love with, but also family members, your children and even really good friends. In Italian however, there are two different phrases that equate to I love you and learning how they differ…
Media:
Watch Movies and TV Series in Italian!
Films and TV shows can be a great way to learn a language. When I was a teenager living in Italia (my birth country), I started watching British and American productions in their original language with English subtitles to improve my level. The experiment proved really successful, so much that at some point …
