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by Silvia Donati |
Many countries around the world, including Italy, are celebrating Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 10. Therefore our Word of the Week is mamma, mom/mum. Mother is…
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by Silvia Donati |
Italians are warm and friendly people who like to express their affection and often use terms of endearment when talking to their family and friends and to…
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by Silvia Donati |
Want to look as stylish and well-groomed as the Italians, even when on vacation? Here’s some basic vocabulary if you decide to get a haircut or hair restyling…
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by Silvia Donati |
When in Italy, do as the Italians do: stop by the local bar (coffee shop) first thing in the morning (then again mid-morning, then again after lunch…) and have…
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by Silvia Donati |
Spring is finally here and with the recent change of season, we thought we’d devote our weekly ‘How to Say’ post to learning words and expressions related to…
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by Silvia Donati |
One of Italy’s most attractive features is the range of incredible monuments built through the centuries that can still be admired today. If you are planning a…
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by Georgette Jupe |
A time for celebration and classic recipes, Easter is almost here. In that spirit, colomba is our Word of the Week. La colomba (noun,…
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by Silvia Donati |
Awaited, beloved and celebrated. It’s the Spring season: primavera, our Word of the Week. La primavera (female noun), a symbol of birth, fertility and renewal…
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by Barry Lillie |
Throughout the summer months, posters adorn Italian walls with the word ‘sagra’ clearly taking prominent position in the advertising, so what does this word…
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by Silvia Donati |
You’re visiting Italy and you have an appointment with a tourist guide or a friend, but you’re running late! What do you tell them? Scusami (informal)/Mi scusi…