Every country uses nonverbal communication. It can be gestures, expressions, sounds, and so on. Just think about the thumbs-up gesture. It can mean approval in the U.S.A, it’s considered an obscene gesture in Turkey, it means number one in some other countries, and I like it on Facebook. Among all the countries, Italy is …
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Italian possessive adjectives and pronouns
In Italian possessive adjectives and pronouns have the same form. However they are used differently. Indeed, while possessive adjectives are used with the nouns they refer to, possessive pronouns replace nouns. Examples: La tua macchina è bella Your car is beautiful La tua macchina è più bella della mia Your car is more beautiful than …
Italian movies – Comedies
Movies are the mirror of a culture. They show its beliefs, its way of being, its traditions and so on. For this reason, I’ve decided to write a series of articles about Italian movies. I’ll start from my favorite: Italian comedies. Italian film producers shoot many comedies every year. Today I’ll list only five of …
What to see in Rome – The colosseum
Colosseum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Rome. Its construction begun in 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian, and was then completed in 80 AD under his successor Titus. It’s estimated that colosseum could hold at least 50.000 spectators. Due to its large capacity it was also structured in such a way …
How to recognize fake Italian food (Part 1)
One of the reasons Italy is best known for is its food. Italians use healthy ingredients and create delicious dishes. People from all over the world love the food the Bel Paese can offer. And nowadays they can even find some typical Italian food at the supermarket without necessarily taking a trip to Italy to …
