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Gift Ideas for Italian Learners: Ebooks, Magazines and Kids' Books
Gift Ideas for Italian Learners: Ebooks, Magazines and Kids' Books
Finding a gift for someone who is learning Italian can be tricky. You want something useful but not boring, personal but not overwhelming, and ideally something that arrives on time.... Read more...
Sicilian vs Italian: Is there a Difference?
Sicilian vs Italian: Is there a Difference?
If you have ever listened to someone from Sicily speaking with family, you may have wondered whether it was Italian at all. The question of Sicilian vs Italian is one... Read more...
Teaching Emotions in Italian to Kids: 10 Words to Start With
Teaching Emotions in Italian to Kids: 10 Words to Start With
Children feel big emotions long before they have the words to describe them. Learning those words in a second language is a gentle, meaningful way to introduce Italian. Whether you... Read more...
How to Read an Italian Magazine as a Learner (Without Translating Every Word)
How to Read an Italian Magazine as a Learner (Without Translating Every Word)
Picking up an Italian magazine can feel exciting and intimidating at the same time. There are so many unfamiliar words that you may be tempted to reach for the dictionary... Read more...
Autumn in Tuscany: Italian Words and Traditions of the Harvest Season
Autumn in Tuscany: Italian Words and Traditions of the Harvest Season
Autumn, l'autunno, is one of the most beautiful seasons in Tuscany. The summer crowds leave, the light turns golden, and the countryside fills with the work and celebrations of the... Read more...
Best Italian Books for Beginners (A1 to A2): A Teacher's Guide
Best Italian Books for Beginners (A1 to A2): A Teacher's Guide
Reading is one of the most enjoyable ways to learn Italian, but picking your first book can be confusing. Too hard and you give up. Too easy and you learn... Read more...
How to Learn Italian Vocabulary Faster: 7 Methods That Work
How to Learn Italian Vocabulary Faster: 7 Methods That Work
1. Learn words in chunks, not alone A single word is easy to forget. A phrase gives it a home. Instead of memorizing caffè as "coffee," learn prendere un caffè... Read more...