If you’ve ever rented a car and explored Italy, you might have encountered the unfamiliar term “ZTL.” In this short guide, we’ll demystify ZTL zones in Italy and guide you through navigating these restricted areas like a local. Ready? Let’s start! What does ZTL mean? ZTL stands for “Zona a Traffico Limitato”, Limited Traffic Zone, …
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Seven advanced Italian expressions with the verb fare
If you’ve started to learn Italian, you’ve surely noticed that there are really many advanced Italian expressions composed of the verb fare. So, today you’re going to learn seven advanced Italian expressions with the verb fare. Let’s start! 1. Fare il filo Fare il filo, literally to make the thread, is an informal Italian expression …
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Italian dishes that aren’t Italian at all
How much do you really know about Italy and Italian dishes? There is often confusion about Italian food abroad, with some dishes being wrongly perceived as 100% Italian when they are not. Today, I’ll list five Italian dishes that some people believe are from “Il Bel Paese,” but in reality, they either don’t exist in …
Let’s learn seven new Italian words starting with pianta
Generally, one method to learn new Italian words is by grouping them meaningfully such as by categories like fruits, animals, transportation, etc. Another method is to learn new words in their context, for example while reading a book. However, the method I prefer is to start from a specific word and then learn all the …
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The witches of Benevento
The Witches of Benevento, or Le Streghe di Benevento in Italian, is a folklore that dates back to ancient times in the southern Italian region of Campania. It is said to have originated in the town of Benevento, located in the province of the same name, and has since become an iconic symbol of the …
