Tag Archives: Learn Italian

La Befana viene stanotte! | Befana Comes Tonite!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Jodina

Babbo Natale (Santa Claus) didn’t check everything off your list? Not to worry. You get a second chance tonite. Kid’s all over Italy are getting ready to hang up their stockings for la Befana to fill this eve of Epiphany, … Continue reading →

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Lentils for Luck – Recipe for a Prosperous New Year | Lenticchie per fortuna – Ricetta per un prospero anno

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Jodina

Note: This post is in Italian interspersed with the approximate English translation. Secondo l’usanza italiana, se ti vuoi assicurare di un nuovo anno fortunato, a Capodanno devi mangiare le lenticchie. Piatte e tonde, assomigliano le monete, e per il fatto … Continue reading →

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Panama… una scappata dalla città | … an escape from the city | Foto Blog

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Jodina

Panama… Una Escapada de la Ciudad (Span.) | An Escape from the City… After so much hustle and bustle in the city, exciting as it is, it was time to get out of town for a spell, para un cambio … Continue reading →

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Siena | Part 3 | Centro storico, contrade & Palio

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Jodina

[Note this blog is written in Italian interspersed with the English translation.] Per quest’ultima puntata su Siena, facciamo un giro per il centro storico, con la sua architettura medioevale, le sue contrade antiche, la famosa Torre del Mangia nella Piazza … Continue reading →

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People-watching a Verona | Foto Blog

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Jodina

Per quanto mi piace visitare musei e chiese, vedere monumenti e rovine, quello che mi piace forse ancora di più è vedere la gente nei posti che visito. As much as I like visiting museums and churches, and seeing monuments … Continue reading →

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Dal fruttivendolo | Fruits & Veggies all’italiana | Foto Blog

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Jodina

[NOTE: This post is written in Italian, interspersed with the English translation.] In Italia la frutta e la verdura si possono comprare dal supermercato insieme agli altri fabbisogni alimentari, così come negli Usa, però il luogo più comune, più tradizionale … Continue reading →

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Amici a quattro zampe in Toscana | Four-legged Friends in Tuscany | Foto Blog

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Jodina

[NOTE: This post is written in Italian, interspersed with the English translation.] Nell’ultimo viaggio in Italia, tra le nuove amicizie che ho fatto, non tutti parlavano l’italiano. Mi riferisco agli amici a quattro zampe. Ho avuto la bella … Continue reading →

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La dolce Pasqua | Sweet Easter | Foto Blog

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jodina

NOTE: This post is written in Italian, interspersed with the English translation (in Italics). Anche in Italia le uova ed i conigli sono simboli della primavera e della Pasqua, insieme agli agnelli e agli anatroccoli. Le vetrine delle pasticcerie sono … Continue reading →

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No Tweeting in the Conclave + More Fantasy Pope Candidates!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jodina

***UPDATE #1** In tempo record (alle 19,07 orario italiano, 10:07AM PST) è stato eletto il nuovo Papa…in piazza San Pietro sventolano bandiere di tutti i paesi del mondo mentre migliaia di fedeli aspettano l’annuncio del nome del nuovo Pontefice… / In … Continue reading →

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Got what it takes to be Pope?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jodina

Oggi è l’ultimo giorno di Papa Benedetto (nell’incarico di Papa). [Today is Pope Benedict’s last day (in his role as Pope).] The game has been on to find his replacement since he announced his resignation a little over two weeks ago. … Continue reading →

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