In this article, you’ll find a practical guide to the use of the most important and common Italian greetings. It is indeed good to know when certain greetings may not be appropriate, or precise enough, even if they sound very familiar. Although certain greetings have crossed borders and are known all over the world, they …
Did you know that you use many Italian words, or words of Italian origin, when you talk about music? Concerto, opera, soprano, pianoforte are just a few examples of Italian musical terms that are now part of the English language. If you have ever uttered Bravo! at a concert, you may be interested in learning …
Naples is one of the most incredible cities in Italy, but oh man, can it be overwhelming at times. Fortunately, there are many beautiful places that can easily be visited as day trips from Naples. From coastal beauties to lesser-known museums, all of them are great destinations to get away from the city and see …
Students of Italian often find themselves feeling confused about when to use ancora versus di nuovo since both can be translated with the word “again”. In this article, we attempt to shed some light on the differences in their usage. How to Use “Ancora” in Italian Before we delve into ancora as a translation for …
Christmas is a holiday of Christian origin which commemorates the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The holiday period has expanded over time to more than 14 days in Italy. Many traditions and cultural events exist to celebrate Christmas and in some cases they may seem to be outside the mainstream. Let’s take a look in …
Although Italian has gained the reputation of being a “phonetic language” – meaning that there is a direct relationship between the spelling and sounds – there are a few pesky letters that aren’t always pronounced in the same way. We already looked at the letter C a few months ago, and today we’re going to …