Italian Word of the Day: Squillo (ring)

The Italian word squillo is a masculine noun that generally translates as ring (or “ringing sound”) but also buzz or jingle depending on the device producing the sound. It derives from the verb squillare which means, you guessed it, “to ring”. It is normally used in reference to the sound made by a telephone (telefono), …

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The 10 Best Jobs in Italy for Americans (and English Speakers)

I 10 migliori lavori in Italia per gli americani (e gli anglofoni) Living abroad is a fantasy held by many people around the world. Western Europe is one of the most popular destinations – especially Italy. Moving abroad isn’t exactly easy, but the biggest problem that puts a dent in that dream, unfortunately, is the …

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Why Does Italian Sound So Beautiful?

The Italian language has a hold over the hearts of the American people (and British, and Australian, and any other English-speaking population). The vast majority of us have a soft spot for an Italian accent. We love the sounds of the Italian language. But why? What is it about the Italian language that we find …

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20 Expert Tips for Learning Italian in 2024

Learning a language is not easy. It is especially difficult when it is a language not commonly spoken in your home country. Without constant immersion into your target language, it can be easy for language-learning habits to be waylaid, or become stagnant. It is critical to acknowledge that the most important aspect of learning a …

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Italian Word of the Day: Equinozio (equinox)

Even if you know little to no Italian, it doesn’t take a great leap of the imagination to figure out that equinozio means equinox. Both words refer to the biannual date at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in a day and night of approximately equal length all over the planet. It derives …

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Italian Word of the Day: Orecchio (ear)

Today we’re going to be talking about a very important body part: the ear! Before we begin, it’s important to clarify that there are two forms that derive from the Latin auriculam: the masculine noun orecchio and the feminine noun orecchia. The masculine singular orecchio is the most common form used to indicate the organ …

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