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A proposito di propositi… Speaking of Resolutions… + Quizlet Practice Set!
So yes, the title if this blog post is a play on words: A proposito di, meaning “speaking of,” propositi, meaning “intentions/aims/objectives/goals”, as in the expression i buoni propositi per l’anno nuovo, or New Year’s resolutions. And speaking of resolutions, … Continue reading
Arriva la Befana | The Befana Is Coming
Around Italy, i ragazzi, the kids, are getting ready to hang their calze, stockings, by il camino, the chimney, with care, in hopes that la Befana soon will be there. i bravi, the good ones, will get caramelle, candies, and … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Customs, Italian Holidays, Italian Vocabulary, learn italian
Tagged befana, epifania, italian christmas, italian epiphany, natale
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Holiday Vocab Round-up! Top 30 Italian Christmas Words & Phrases + Quizlet Practice Set!
Ciao ragazzi! Before going on holiday break, my students asked if I would create some materials to help them practice their Italian and stay engaged with the language during the holidays… So, here’s a round-up of the most popular Italian … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Holidays, Italian Vocabulary, learn italian
Tagged babbo natale, befana, italian christmas natale, Learn Italian, natale, study italian
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“Piove” — An Italian song about rain
(Note: English translation follows.) Per festeggiare la pioggia inaspettata questo weekend a San Diego (ne abbiamo molto bisogno) propongo la canzone “Piove” di Jovanotti. Jovanotti, per chi non lo sapesse, è uno dei miei cantautori italiani preferiti. “Piove” è una … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Music, Italian Vocabulary, learn italian
Tagged italian music, jodina, jovanotti, Learn Italian, pioggia, rain, rain pioggia
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2 for Tuesday: Scioglilingua | Tongue Twisters
PING PONG[Note: Any text in Italian is followed by the English translation.] Gli scioglilingua sono un ottimo modo per esercitare la tua pronuncia in Italiano! Tongue twisters are an excellent way to practice your Italian pronunciation! Eccone due divertenti che … Continue reading
Fave 3 Friday: Handling the Holidays – Calma, sangue freddo e un respiro profondo | Calm, cool and a deep breath
[Note: Any text in Italian is followed by the English translation.] Le feste invernali sono alle porte e per molti di noi, il Natale può essere una ricorrenza tanto bella quanto stressante. Forse per l’ansia di trovare il regalo perfetto, … Continue reading
Posted in Fave 3 blog posts, Italian Holidays, Italian Vocabulary, learn italian, Photo Foto Blog, travel with jodina
Tagged Amalfi Coast, Costiera Amalfitana, italian christmas natale, Italian Language, italiano with jodina, italy travel, jodina, Learn Italian, speak italian, study italian
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Fave 3 Thursday: Parole di gratitudine | Words of Gratitude
[Note: Any text in Italian is followed by the English translation.] Nello spirito della gratitudine e in osservanza del Giorno del Ringraziamento, ecco tre cose per cui sono grata: In the spirit of gratitude, and in observance of Thanksgiving Day, … Continue reading
Fave 3 Friday: Words To Live By | Parole di vita
Questa settimana condivido tre parole preferite. | This week I am sharing three favorite words: assaporare | passioni | apprezzare savor | passions | appreciate Permettetemi di contestualizzare. Questa settimana ho saputo che è venuta a mancare un’amica d’infanzia. Un … Continue reading
