Italian Word of the Day: Ecco (here / there / this / that)

If you’ve been asking yourself what the word “ecco” means in Italian, you aren’t alone! Ecco is one of those multifaceted words in Italian that learners must use and hear in various situations in order to fully understand the scope of its meaning. Although in many situations you can safely translate ecco with the words …

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How to Move to Italy as an American

Come trasferirsi in Italia da cittadini americani Living “la dolce vita” is a dream held by many people. Some people choose to try to recreate the Italian lifestyle in their home country. Some people are daring enough to pick up their lives and relocate to the source of the sweet life itself. If you fit …

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The Best Places to Visit in Italy for the First Time

I luoghi da non perdere durante il tuo primo viaggio in Italia After years of dreaming and saving, there is one final thing you need to do to prepare for your first trip to Italy: plan your itinerary. Italy is a small country, but surprisingly incredibly diverse. The architecture, landscape, culture, and even the local …

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Italian Phrase: Sono di origine italiana. (I am of Italian descent.)

The vast majority of the people who subscribe to our newsletter and Facebook group are Americans of Italian descent. Some were born to immigrant parents, whereas others may have had to look back a few generations to discover their Italian roots. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, we are sure that today’s phrase …

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6 Italian Phrases to Learn in Time for Thanksgiving

We all know that Italians in Italy do not celebrate Thanksgiving (il Giorno del Ringraziamento). However, the same cannot be said for the millions of Italian Americans and Canadians who have embraced the holiday wholeheartedly and turned it into their own. If you are an Italian living in the United States, or an American who …

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