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Phrases and Proverbs for Primavera: Italian Vocabulary for Spring

by Alesha Allen | Thu, 04/02/2020 - 09:50

Spring — or la primavera — is officially here. It’s that beautiful time of year when the flowers bloom, the birds sing and the evening light…

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Il Mezzogiorno

by Alesha Allen | Fri, 03/20/2020 - 06:25

When asking a friend what time you should meet for lunch, she may say ‘a mezzogiorno’ – at midday, at noon, or at 12pm. However, when Italians use the…

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Expressing Our Emotions in Italian

by Alesha Allen | Fri, 03/13/2020 - 05:53

In our opinion, every connection in ��ý can be fantastic, full of new experiences. It can be helpful to know how to express your emotions in…

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A Carnevale Ogni Scherzo Vale

by Alesha Allen | Fri, 02/21/2020 - 03:35

Carnival season can be a wonderful time to visit the cities, towns and villages all over ��ý. With processions, masks, colours, music, dancing and special…

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Talking Il Presepe - The Traditional Italian Nativity Scene

by Alesha Allen | Thu, 12/12/2019 - 05:38

If you’ve ever been to ��ý over Christmas, you’ll have no doubt seen il presepe. This is the traditional Italian nativity scene and can be seen in churches…

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Feeling ill? What to Say in Italian When You're Sick

by Alesha Allen | Thu, 12/05/2019 - 17:10

It’s the time of year when even the healthiest of us can get struck down with a seasonal illness. If this happens when you’re in ��ý, it can be helpful to…

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It’s Getting Cold in Here

by Alesha Allen | Fri, 11/15/2019 - 01:18

As the temperatures start to cool in many places in ��ý, it can be useful to have the right vocabulary to talk about the change in weather. Italians love to…

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How to talk about Halloween in Italian

by Alesha Allen | Fri, 10/25/2019 - 05:33

There are two Italian public and religious holidays around this time of year celebrating the spirit world and those that have departed: November 1st– La Festa…

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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…

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Wow That’s Small! Some Ways to Say ‘Small’ in Italian

by Alesha Allen | Thu, 08/29/2019 - 07:08

In Piazza della Minerva, a square near the Pantheon in Rome, there’s a famous sculpture. It was overseen by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and…