Italian Word of the Day: Dito (finger)
One of the primary ways we engage with the word is through our mani (hands), or more specifically, our fingers. In Italian, the word for a single digit is the…
Italian Word of the Day: Dito (finger)
One of the primary ways we engage with the word is through our mani (hands), or more specifically, our fingers. In Italian, the word for a single digit is the…
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Italian Phrase of the Week: Ci penso io! (I’ll take care of / deal with it!)
Whenever you want to say that you are happy to take care of an issue, or deal with a problem, consider using the very useful Italian expression Ci penso io! Let’s break it down bit by bit. Ci penso io! I’ll take care of it…
Italian Phrase of the Week: Ci penso io! (I’ll take care of / deal with it!)
Whenever you want to say that you are happy to take care of an issue, or deal with a problem, consider using the very useful Italian expression Ci penso io! Let’s break it down bit by bit. Ci penso io! I’ll take care of it…
Italian Idiom of the Week: Averne da vendere (to have a lot of something)
I often joke with my son about the sheer quantity of stuffed animals he’s accumulated over the years – some inherited from my own rather abundant collection, others given to him as presents. If I…
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Learning Italian Vocabulary Through Football Commentary
Many of you are probably glued to the World Cup right now, but even if you couldn’t care less about the sport, it’s worth tuning in just to hear some Italian commentary: the tournament is an absolute goldmine of words…
WORD COMPARISON
What’s the difference between ‘castano’ and ‘marrone’ in Italian?
Italians have various words to describe brown, but there are specific situations where using the appropriate term in the correct context is crucial to avoid sounding odd. This is especially true when discussing hair colour. Indeed, no one in Italy…
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Learning Italian Vocabulary Through Football Commentary
Many of you are probably glued to the World Cup right now, but even if you couldn’t care less about the sport, it’s worth tuning in just to hear some Italian commentary: the tournament is an absolute goldmine of words…
WORD COMPARISON
What’s the difference between ‘castano’ and ‘marrone’ in Italian?
Italians have various words to describe brown, but there are specific situations where using the appropriate term in the correct context is crucial to avoid sounding odd. This is especially true when discussing hair colour. Indeed, no one in Italy…
