Heather Broster
Both the English caramel and the Italian caramella derive from the Spanish caramelo, which in turn can be traced back to the Latin calamellus, the diminutive of calamus (sugarcane). Caramel and caramella can be considered false friends, however, in that the Italian word refers to any piece of candy or sweet made of sugar, whereas …
There are many methods to learn a new language, but reading or at least referring to a good grammar book is an excellent way to come to grasps with some of the more challenging concepts a language can pose. That said, the complexity of some materials can be off-putting, not only hindering the reader’s ability …
Perfect Symphony is a bilingual duet between British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli. Released on December 15th 2017, the song received three nominations at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, as did its official music video. The first part of the song is sung by Ed Sheeran in English, while the …
One of the most poignant songs of our times is The Prayer, a crossover duet recorded by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and Canada’s best-selling recording artist Celine Dion. Written by David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, Alberto Testa and Tony Renis, it won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1999 and, a year …
Scopa is the word for broom in Italian. It is a feminine noun that comes from the Latin scopae meaning twigs. The definite and indefinite articles you need to use with this word are as follows: La strega vola sulla sua scopa. The witch flies on her broom. Here are some verbs that often appear in …
This is a three part series that describes all the most important Italian phrases you can use at a restaurant in Italy. Part 1 deals with expressions for requesting and reserving a table, either in person at the restaurant, or over the phone. Part 1 – How to Request and Reserve a Table in ItalianPart …