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 …
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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 …
Italian Summer vocabulary related to the beach
L’estate è arrivata e allora ho pensato: perché non imparare un po’ di vocabolario italiano relativo all’estate? Summer is here so I thought, why don’t we learn some Italian summer vocabulary? Gli italiani amano l’estate! È un periodo in cui molte persone vanno in vacanza e si godono il clima caldo, le attività all’aperto e …
The main mistakes advanced English learners make in Italian
Are you an advanced English learner who still makes some mistakes in Italian? Then, this article is for you. In fact, advanced English learners of Italian may find themselves making certain mistakes when speaking or writing in Italian, despite their proficiency in the language. These mistakes can often be attributed to the influence of the …
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