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Buon giorno! . It’s Friday, and it’s time for some more Italian verbs in this recently born post series that I’ve named I verbi del venerdi’ (The Verbs of Friday). . Ecco una mini-lezione basata su otto verbi. (Here’s a … Continue reading →

Proverbs, sayings, and idiomatic expressions are a rich way to learn new words and gain insight into the colloquial side of a language. Italian, like other languages, has a wealth of these enlightening expressions — some wise and others witty. … Continue reading →

{Foreword: I’ve been a bit ‘AWOL’ and remiss about blogging since the end of my Spring Italian classes — needed a bit of time away. But I am back — Eccomi! or ‘Here I am!’} Ciao! . As a self-professed … Continue reading →

“Per te” is a lullaby (‘ninna-nanna’ in Italian) written by Lorenzo ‘Jovanotti’ Cherubini for his daughter Teresa. Per te is a sweet, feel-good tune whose poetical lyrics are a dedication to a loved one of all in life that is … Continue reading →

A great way to learn Italian, or any language, is listening to and singing along with children’s songs. It’s an excellent way to attune your ear to the pronunciation, rhythm, and cadence of the Italian language. . Their simple melodies … Continue reading →

Buongiorno! Article/Blog by Jodina Hahn This is Part I of a 5-part series on ideas and ways to amp up your speed of learning. (Aumentare la tua velocità di apprendimento) . People often ask me for advice on learning a … Continue reading →

Buon giorno! . Watching Italian films in lingua originale (original language, in this case Italian) is an excellent way to sharpen your ear to the sounds of the language spoken within a specific context. Not to mention, seeing Italian cinema … Continue reading →