The Italian Song That Sounds Like English: Prisencolinensinainciusol

Have you ever listened to a K-Pop song? You know it’s Korean. It sounds Korean. But how do you know for sure? You don’t speak Korean. Are you absolutely certain that you are listening to Korean? I imagine that is the same feeling many Italians had in the 1970s when popular Italian singer Adriano Celentano …

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How to Give and Ask for Directions in Italian

Once upon a time, tourists used to ask for directions in order to find their way through a foreign city, and the guidance and suggestions of locals were invaluable when looking for a museum or trying to figure out how to get to the train station on time. But even today, despite GPS technology and …

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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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The Most Common Italian Drinking Phrases

There are numerous moments during the course of the year that call for a toast (un brindisi). You can raise your glass during a New Year‘s celebration, a birthday, a new birth, a wedding, and many other different occasions. And it goes without saying that each country has its own typical way of toasting. In …

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