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by Alesha Allen | Thu, 10/03/2019 - 11:32

At this time of year, there are so many wonderful fruit and vegetables available throughout Italy. Figs, mushrooms, truffles, grapes, pumpkins and chestnuts –…

Culture

Mosaics at Sant'Apollinare Nuovo Ravenna

Unesco Sites of Italy: The Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 09/30/2019 - 09:20

Language

How to Talk About Clothes This Autumn

by Alesha Allen | Fri, 09/27/2019 - 00:24

As summer ends and autumn begins, many Italians embark on the ‘cambio di stagione nell’armadio’. This is when it’s common for Italians to change their summer…

Food & Drink

Pasta e fagioli: Many Variants, One Delicious Dish

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 09/23/2019 - 11:47

Language

Quick guide to Text Messaging and Instant Messaging in Italian

by Alesha Allen | Fri, 09/20/2019 - 02:49

When messaging in Italian, there are lots of abbreviations you may come across. And unfortunately, you won’t find any of them in your trusty Italian dictionary…

Food & Drink

Pasta Puttanesca: What's With the Name?

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 09/17/2019 - 04:58

Language

Three Irregular Verbs with Stem Changes

by Alesha Allen | Tue, 09/10/2019 - 13:37

There are many irregular verbs to learn when studying Italian. We have all struggled with them at some points! It can help to find patterns or similarities…

Food & Drink

Yum! How to Make 'Gnocchi alla Sorrentina'

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 09/09/2019 - 00:00

Language

It’s Autunno!

by Alesha Allen | Thu, 09/05/2019 - 12:13

While every season has its charms in Italy, autunno (autumn) is one of my favourite. In early autumn, the weather is still warm, and the cities and the beaches…

Food & Drink