In some previous articles I talked about the importance superstition has for Italians. In particular, I talked about some of the gestures and objects used to ward off bad luck. Today I’d like to go a step further and talk about some basic Italian phrases Italians use to talk about good luck and bad luck. …
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Italian catacombs to visit
As you well know in Italy there are many interesting historical places to see. One of these places are Italian catacombs. Catacombs are ancient underground burial places. Originally the term referred only to Roman catacombs but in the XIX century it was estended to any underground burial palce with similar features. The most famous Italian …
Ten common Italian expressions about fish
In Italy summer is approaching fast and Italians can’t wait to go on holidays to relax. Usually, Italians either go to the mountains or to the sea. So, since my mind is already riding towards golden sands and crystal clear waters, I’ve decided to write a post that is somewhat linked to it. Today, you’re …
Beautiful Italian isles – Elba isle
Italy has many isles. The biggest and most famous ones are surely Sicily and Sardinia. However, there are also some smaller Italian isles that are worth a visit, especially during Summer. One of these Italian isles is the famous Elba isle. Elba is in Tuscany and is part of the Arcipelago Toscano national park. On …
Difference between Italian imperfetto and passato prossimo
One of the most difficult Italian topics for English speakers is understanding the difference between imperfetto and passato prossimo. These two tenses are very different compared to how English speakers use simple past and present perfect, so at the beginning, imperfetto and passato prossimo are usually felt as very confusing topics. So, today I’m going …
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