I’m a book lover, I always have been. If you really think about it, books are a lot like people. They all have a story to tell. And just like people, they can impact us in different ways. But what’s interesting is you don’t quite […]
Some common Italian expressions will come up often when you are conversing with native speakers. Most textbooks will usually include some expressions or, as they say in Italian, modi di dire. But it isn’t until you truly immerse yourself in the language, that you learn […]
I love Italian adjectives and their ability to evoke all kinds of intricate and magical images in our minds. As a writer, I’m always relying on adjectives to transform ordinary words or bring my sentences to life. Close your eyes and picture a simple cupcake. […]
Every language has certain expressions that they just don’t teach you in classrooms or in textbooks. And although I was stumbling with the Italian language when I moved to Italy, one of the things I really focused on was listening for those words and expressions that would […]
It doesn’t matter how old we get, we are constantly learning new things. It’s what makes life so incredibly interesting. Whether it’s a new recipes, new things about yourself, and, in the case of learning another language, new vocabulary. How many of you are learning another […]
I love the Italian language. It isn’t my first language, but I honestly think it’s the language of my soul. Growing up, this language was music to my ears and finally after many years, I’m grateful that I am now able to express myself using […]
Before I made my hopeful journey to Italy, I did some self-studying and took a language class with my mom. Even though I grew up surrounded by my relatives, who immigrated to Canada, I never really learned the language. It’s one of the few things […]
When you live in a small town like the one I’m staying in right now, odds are you know everyone that lives there. Although I’m still confronting new faces daily, I am slowly getting to know each and every resident here. In small towns and […]
I’ve been in Italy for over a week now and figure now is as good a time as any to give you my five favorite Italian words. I am currently spending time in the south of Italy, in the small Calabrese town my father was […]
Just when you think you are finally getting a grip on the Italian language you come face to face with Italian SMS. SMS (short message service) is basically a service that allows you to send short text messages between cell phones and it has become […]
