Panettone is the typical Christmas dessert in Italy. However, since its beginning, it quickly became known worldwide. Panettone is a type of sweet bread loaf with raisins and candied fruits. Milan pioneered baking panettone, and thus, it is one of the city symbols. Panettone origin The Panettone origin is still not clear. But it seems…
Italians use foreign words every day in their language. Walking along the streets, you may hear the words ok, thank you, siesta, chef, and gaffe in any Italian conversation. However, the opposite is also true. Thanks to the success Italian food, fashion, and art has had, many Italian words are known and used very often…
Traveling to Italy is the dream of many language learning students. And no wonder they want to go because there is a lot to see in Italy! The artistic and cultural heritage, the food, the people, and the combination of landscapes so different from each other, make Italy the ideal vacation destination for many tourists….
Cooking is an essential part of life in the Mediterranean. Many Italian traditions take place around the table. So, please join us as we dive into the waters of the Italian food culture. Italian moms You may smile, but we can not talk about Italian food culture without starting where it all begins. Italian moms…
All Italians have noticed that foreigners (especially English, Americans, French, and Spaniards) often shout bravo at the end of a concert or a show. If you are not Italian, this is a question for you. Did you know that this word is a loan from the Italian language? And have you ever wondered why people say bravo when applauding…
Learning to pronounce double consonants in Italian is one of the biggest challenges when studying Italian. Double consonants in Italian have a different pronunciation than single consonants and can sometimes change the meaning of a word. Therefore, it is always good to practice and learn how to pronounce and spell words with double consonants. However,…
If your dream is to speak Italian like a native speaker, you must understand and even use their expressions! It will separate you from others wanting to learn Italian! Here are ten common Italian expressions that every Italian learner should know. 1. A buon mercato – At a good market When someone tells you that they bought…
I realize that Italian textbooks for foreigners do not bring up this topic very often. And the truth is that knowing the names of the fingers of the hand is helpful in diverse situations. Even understanding Italian texts and idioms requires this knowledge. Here are the names of fingers in Italian: Pollice (Thumb): the name derives…
All languages have their tongue twisters. Several studies have shown that they are a helpful tool for learning to speak correctly. They can also aid us in improving the pronunciation and intonation of words. What are tongue twisters? Tongue twisters are phrases or texts that combine phonemes, rhymes, and repetitions. They help develop an agile…
Do you know how to express happiness in Italian? Happiness is an abstract concept, subjective, and often hard to communicate. It is precisely for this reason that we are writing this article. Every language has unique words and expressions, often full of cultural connotations, that give different nuances to this state of mind. Today I…