Every language has a wide set of idioms. Idioms, as defined in the Cambridge dictionary, are a group of words in a fixed order that have a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own. For example, if I say It looks like the cat’s got your tongue it …
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Some things to do in Naples, Italy
Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and it is the third largest city in Italy. Naples is especially famous in the world for pizza, music and mandolin. However, this city is also full of cultural attractions. So, if you’re planning to visit Naples, in this article, I’m going to present you with …
Sicilian food
Today’s article is about Italian regional recipes. In particular I’m going to write about Sicilian food. Sicilian food is incredibly rich since it brings with it all the traces that all the different cultures that have inhabited the island have left – Greek, Arab, Spanish, etc. So, it’s pretty difficult to choose only some Sicilian …
Examples of compound words in Italian
Compound words are those words which are formed by combining two or more words. In Italian, compound words are especially common in scientific and technical terminology. Some examples of compound words used in scientific fields, for example, are elettrocardiogramma (electrocardiogram) and gastroscopia (gastroscopy). However, you can find many compound words also in standard Italian. Examples …
Some Italian adverbs of time
Learning a foreign language isn’t easy. It requires at least strong commitment, a good amount of curiosity, and the will to reduce shyness. When learning a language, each person encounters different difficulties. Some people struggle to learn new vocabulary. Others, instead, find it more difficult to talk using the right rhythms and tones. If there’s …
