10 Italian Football (Soccer) Phrases & Sayings

As in many other countries around the world, football (or soccer as it is known in the States) is the most popular sport in Italy, and more than others, it is loaded with symbolic meanings that, for better or for worse, go beyond the sporting context. The widespread popularity of football, as we all know, …

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The Best Italian Novels: The books you shouldn’t miss

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 …

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20 Words & Expressions to Help You Speak Italian Like a Native

One of the questions we often get asked is “How can I speak Italian like a native?” In addition to obvious methods such as improving your pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, the best way to learn how to sound like a native Italian speaker is to focus on learning specific words and expressions to add that …

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5 Things to Do in Florence (Italy) on a Rainy Day

5 cose da fare a Firenze quando piove Rain happens. Especially in the spring and fall seasons in Florence, Italy. But don’t let the inevitable rainfall ruin your dream vacation to Tuscany! You may not want to go on long strolls while white-knuckle gripping umbrellas, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have other Italian experiences. …

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50 Italian Words that Sound like Spanish

Spanish and Italian are Romance languages which means that share the same roots and developed out of the ancient Latin language. Along with French and Portuguese, these languages share much of the same lexicon. However, in many cases, the meaning of these words can be different, so it’s important not to allow yourself to be …

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How to Pronounce the Most Famous Italian Brand Names

Italian culture has made a name for itself all across the globe. We love Italian food, Italian fashion, Italian cars – the list goes on! When I want to splurge at the grocery store, I treat myself to name brand Barilla pasta, and sometimes a big jar of Nutella to top my favorite breakfast breads. …

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