Valentina Nicastro
Ah, love! Its strength can conquer all obstacles, awaken creativity and drive us to craft beautiful works of art, music, and… idioms! The Italian language is rich in idioms about love. These gems of popular wisdom are steeped in tradition and offer fascinating insight into the complexities of this beautiful emotion. So, let’s explore …
Are you planning your dream holiday to Italy but feel nervous about the language? Don’t worry, here’s a little survival kit for your trip! Traveling to a country where your native tongue isn’t spoken can be challenging. Learning some simple Italian phrases for travel can make a difference in how enjoyable your trip will be. …
Italian is a language of fascinating nuances, one of which is the way it pluralises words. While it may seem like simply changing the final vowel is all there is to it, there is so much more to discover. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the different ways to make Italian …
I migliori romanzi italiani: i libri da non perdere Looking for a list of the best Italian novels of all time? Although it’s hard to pick favourites from all the fantastic works produced in Italian literature, fear not! I’ve put together a personal list of some must-read Italian classics to add to your bookshelf. From …
Expressing the concept of time in Italian can be a rather challenging task for non-native speakers. While English has just one word to talk about this essential element of everyday language, in Italian there are at least three different terms you can use depending on the context: ora, volta, and tempo. These words can’t be …
Italian is often described as one of the most beautiful and poetic languages in the world. With its soft, melodic sound and rich vocabulary, it’s no wonder many people are drawn to learning it. But make no mistake – while Italian may be beautiful, it can also be quite challenging to learn, with complex grammar …