Italian language tips, culture deep dives, and everything you need to fall in love with Italy.
The Story Behind “Due Vite“: Marco Mengoni’s Award-Winning Song Are you ready to add an Italian song to your playlist? “Due vite” by Marco Mengoni! Marco Mengoni is a beloved and famous Italian singer-songwriter not only in Italy, but all over the world. He has won the prestigious Sanremo Festival not once, but twice! This […]
Prickly Pear Parmigiana: The Shocking Traditional Recipe from Ponza Island We’re about to tell you something incredible! There’s a little-known, amazing recipe in Italy: Parmigiana with prickly pear pads.Yes, you got it right…with prickly pear blades. It’s a typical recipe from Ponza Island, off the coast of the Lazio region of Italy. This place is […]
Learn Italian Through Culture: The Story of Elba Island’s Ancient Saffron Are you ready to challenge yourself with reading an Italian text? Awesome! Here you will find a slightly simplified version of the article “The red gold of the Elba island”, that you can find in one of our 24 volumes collections of our magazine […]
Italian Animal Idioms: 5 Fun Expressions to Sound Like a Native Speaker If you find Sardinia’s animal-shaped rocks fascinating, wait until you discover how many Italian expressions about animals exist! We are here to showcase you 5 of our favorite fun and curious Italian expressions about animals. In bocca al lupo! This is by far […]
Learn Italian Through Culture: The Secrets of a True Italian Summer Are you ready to challenge yourself with reading an Italian text? Awesome! Here you will find a slightly simplified version of the article “An Italian beach tradition”, that you can find in one of our 24 volumes collections of our magazine “Italy Inspired”. You […]
Authentic Pappa al Pomodoro Recipe: Tuscan Tomato and Bread Soup Let’s practice listening and comprehension with a recipe for “Pappa al pomodoro“! Recipe videos are great materials to practice your listening and comprehension skills even if you are a beginner, because they are very visual and often show step by step what they are talking […]
Riccione by Thegiornalisti: The Song That Will Make You Dream of Italy’s Beaches Thegiornalisti is an Italian music group formed by Marco Primavera, Marco Antonio Musella, and Tommaso Paradiso. The band has achieved popularity in the Italian music scene due to their catchy songs and engaging lyrics. Thegiornalisti’s single “Riccione” was released on June 21, […]
Secret Techniques for Perfect Cacio e Pepe and Carbonara Do you want to bring the Roman cuisine to your home? Watch these videos for authentic recipes of two dishes that you must try! Cacio e Pepe is a traditional Roman pasta dish that translates to “cheese and pepper” in English. To make Cacio e Pepe, […]
Antonello Venditti’s Incredible Concert Surprise for Francesco Totti Antonello Venditti is a renowned Italian singer-songwriter from Rome. Born on March 8, 1949, Venditti has made a significant impact on the Italian music scene with his heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies. With a career spanning over five decades, he has released numerous albums that have resonated […]
Italian Cat Idioms: 9 Fun Expressions to Make Your Italian Sound Native Have you ever strolled through the charming streets of Rome and found yourself surrounded by graceful feline companions? Well, Italians certainly have a soft spot for these whiskered creatures! This is reflected in a delightful array of cat-inspired expressions that enrich and color […]
Learn Italian Through Culture: What Happens to All Those Tossed Coins in the Trevi Fountain? Are you ready to challenge yourself with reading an Italian text? Awesome! Here you will find a slightly simplified version of the article “The Tradition of Tossing Coins in the Trevi Fountain”, that you can find in one of our […]
When Pop Meets Tradition: Elodie’s Hypnotic Performance In the Apulia region there is a traditional dance you can’t help to know! Have you ever heard of Taranta? It is a traditional dance from Salento, a specific area of the Apulia region, that offers a mesmerizing and captivating experience for anyone who has the privilege of […]
