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The Vowel Sound U/ooh/ – “It’s Never About YOU” | ITALIAN LANGUAGE NUGGET o’ the week | Navigating Pronunciation Landmines

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Jodina

Rather listen than read? ⇓ Podcast below ⇓ This week’s Italian Language Nugget is brought to you by yet another vowel sound pronunciation landmine. The letter in question is U. Just like the vowels A [“Don’t Call Me Al“] … Continue reading →

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The Vowel Sound i/ee/ – “Rhymes with Tree” | ITALIAN LANGUAGE NUGGET o’ the week | Navigating Pronunciation Landmines

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Jodina

Rather listen than read? ⇓ Podcast below ⇓ Buongiornoooo! This week’s Language Nugget is brought to you by yet another pronunciation landmine Vowel Sound – today we’re looking at the Italian Vowel Sound i – which in Italian rhymes with … Continue reading →

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The Vowel Sound A – “Don’t Call Me Al” | ITALIAN LANGUAGE NUGGET o’ the week | Avoiding Pronunciation Landmines

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Jodina

Rather listen than read? ⇓ Podcast below ⇓ Today’s language nugget/pronunciation landmine is brought to you by the Italian Vowel Sound A. Such an innocent looking letter. You’d think it’d be easy. And yet, it fools many a student (especially, … Continue reading →

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The Three Stooges Sound | ITALIAN LANGUAGE NUGGET o’ the week | Avoiding Pronunciation Landmines

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Jodina

Rather listen than read? ⇓ Podcast below ⇓ This week’s Language Nugget features another common Italian pronunciation landmine… one that has the dubious distinction of being voted by my students as “Most Obnoxious Sound in Italian.” Can you guess which … Continue reading →

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Love, Italian Style | Amore all’italiana

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Jodina

“Ti amo” or “Ti voglio bene”? That is the question for italophiles this upcoming day of San Valentino. The answer, it turns out, depends on the object of your affections. “Ti amo” (I love you) is reserved for romantic loves, … 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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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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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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Italian Vocabulary:

>> Favorite Italian Christmas Words & Practices

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Jodina

. Some of my favorite things about the Italian Christmas holiday season are — not surprisingly — edible. Starting with le castagne, il panettone, and le lenticchie, following is a list of a few of my favorite Italian Christmas holiday … Continue reading →

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