What do you know about Sicilian?
If you are passionate Italophile, the odds are you have been faced with the complex topic of “the languages and dialects of Italy.” If you have ever traveled to Sicily or you are planning to, you might have wondered if Sicilian people will understand you or you will understand them. I am an Italian and […]
How to express love and affection in Italian
If you don’t know it yet, the Italian Language makes a difference between loving someone and loving something or to do something. Making sure to learn this subtle difference, is the only way to avoid awkward moments with your Italian friends or lovers! Loving someone Let’s start with the idea of loving “someone” How […]
How to say the time in Italian correctly
I am writing this article because I believe that talking about the time is one of those topics you can use to break the ice or start a small talk in Italian or when in Italy. This is a topic which is often overlooked, while should be not. Anyone can ask you what time is […]
45 Italian phrases related to personality and feelings
practise Expressing emotions and talking about oneself is not a taboo in Italy. Italians are not afraid to open up, with friends and collogue, about themselves. That is why having a good grasp of how to express feelings and talk about one’s personality will come you in handy when in Italy. How to express feelings in […]
9 frequent Italian filler words and how to use them
Once I heard an American saying that we Italian can speak by making long sentences without saying a word. It was a joke, with a touch of irony. In fact, Italians do use a lot of filler words when they speak informally. What is an Italian filler word? A filler word is a word […]
17 Italian inspirational quotes by Italian authors
Italian quotes are an easy and interesting way to learn and retain Italian vocabulary. Why? Quotes are like songs, they pass on meaningful messages to us, that our minds can quickly absorb and make ours. Your mind works in a way that better retain what can provoke an emotion. Ideas for learning An excellent website […]
How to talk about the weather in Italian
How many times have you been asked in Italian “what’s the weather like” (Che tempo fa?) and you have felt your answer was way to brief? Whether you are a beginner or intermediate Italian learner, you might want to extend the conversation to practice your Italian vocabulary. Don’t forget that, talking about the weather is […]
