Tag Archives: Learn Italian

Auguri alle donne! | International Women’s Day

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Jodina

March 8th is International Women’s Day. This day is observed widely in many countries around the world. Oddly though, it is not observed in the United States. In fact, the first time I’d heard of it was shortly after I’d … Continue reading →

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2 for Tuesday: Scioglilingua | Tongue Twisters

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Jodina

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 →

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Buoni propositi per l’anno nuovo | New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 5, 2015 by

[Note: Any text in Italian is followed by the English translation.] È giunto quel momento: un nuovo anno luccicante è iniziato! Un anno pieno di possibilità e buoni propositi, cioè tutti quegli atti e nobili intenzioni che vorremmo riuscire a … Continue reading →

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Fave 3 Friday: Handling the Holidays – Calma, sangue freddo e un respiro profondo | Calm, cool and a deep breath

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Jodina

[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 →

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Fave 3 Thursday: Parole di gratitudine | Words of Gratitude

Posted on November 27, 2014 by

[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 →

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Fave 3 Friday: Una, due, tre porte in Toscana | One, Two, Three Doors in Tuscany

Posted on November 20, 2014 by

[Note: Any text in Italian is followed by the English translation.] “Chiusa una porta si apre un portone.” Significa che quando perdi un’occasione c’è subito un’altra opportunità. Quindi, nella vita, siate ottimisti e fiduciosi! This Italian idiomatic expression translates roughly … Continue reading →

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Fave 3 Friday: Words To Live By | Parole di vita

Posted on November 14, 2014 by

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 →

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Fave 3 Thursday: Pedalando per Firenze / Pedaling around Florence

Posted on October 22, 2014 by

Fave Three Thursday is a new regular blog post that launches today! Each post will feature three of my favorite Italian things. They could be any three things… from three favorite photos to three favorite Italian words to three fave … Continue reading →

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Auguri alle donne! | International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Jodina

March 8th is International Women’s Day. This day is observed widely in many countries around the world. Oddly though, it is not observed in the United States. In fact, the first time I’d heard of it was shortly after I’d … Continue reading →

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I giorni della merla / Days of the Blackbird, Groundhog’s Italian Cousin

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Jodina

[NB: This post is in Italian interspersed with the English translation.] I giorni della merla sono il 29, 30, e 31 di gennaio. Secondo la leggenda, se questi giorni sono freddi la primavera sara` bella, e se sono caldi la … Continue reading →

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