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 …
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. …
Written by our American contributor in Florence, Lyssa Yapp, and translated into Italian by Valentina Nicastro. Title: Pro e Contro di Vivere in Italia (da Americani) Some Americans were born with souls meant to wander the Earth; we call them “expats”. Others were descended from immigrants, and now want to return to the patria (“homeland”). …
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 …
We all have a personal set of words and phrases that we tend to use over and over again while talking. These are frequently influenced by local expressions, family habits, friends or even TV shows we enjoy. It is these phrases that characterise our speech and personalities. If you are a learner of Italian, you …
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 …