The Strega Prize is one of the most important Italian literary awards. It all started in 1944 when Maria and Goffredo Bellonci decided to host a literary salon in their home in Rome. They invited artists, writers, intellectuals and soon they became known as the “Sunday friends” – Gli amici della domenica. Three years later …
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Three funny games to play at home with your children
When you’re at home with your children and there’s a storm outside or when you’re forced to stay at home for coronavirus, you have to find some activities to do to fill the day. So, I’d like to suggest three funny games to play at home with your children. 1. Bowling The first of …
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Five interesting facts about Italy
Everyone knows Italy. It’s known all around the world for food, culture, its “crazy” citizens, and yes, even for its politicians and the mob. However, there might still be some things you don’t know about my country. So, today I’ve decided to write about five interesting facts about Italy you may not know. 1. Nation …
Three Italian sentences about good luck and bad luck
The concepts of good luck and bad luck probably exist in every culture. In Italy we use Italian sentences related to good luck and bad luck quite often. When something goes bad for someone or when something goes well for someone, we immediately react by using words linked to good luck or bad luck. So, …
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Five things about Italians that surprise first-time visitors
During my lessons I meet people from all over the world. Some of them have already visited Italy at least once, some others, instead, haven’t done it yet. People who did go to Italy, have usually different stories to tell. So, today I’ve decided to write about some of the aspects they didn’t expect to …
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