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 …
Some say that British people are obsessed with the weather, but this is a favourite topic of discussion in many other parts of the world, too, and Italy is no exception. Most Italian regions are blessed with warm, sunny weather for several months a year, and Italians are particularly worried about getting caught in a …
Title: 7 famosi monumenti in Italia da non perdere No other place in the world rivals the options of wonderful man-made marvels found in Italy. Praised in guidebooks and travel magazines, these landmarks tell centuries of fascinating history while fuelling dreams of la dolce vita. Nessun altro posto al mondo ha così tante meraviglie create …