Italian language tips, culture deep dives, and everything you need to fall in love with Italy.
The Etna volcano, located on the east coast of Sicily, is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Standing at around 3,329 meters high, it is Europe’s highest volcano and has a long history of eruptions dating back thousands of years. Etna’s activity is characterized by frequent eruptions, with the most recent major […]
You have probably already heard of this specialty of Sicilian cuisine. Are you really sure you know the name of this delicacy? There are two ways: masculine, Arancino, or feminine, Arancina. But which is the right one? There is no more correct answer than the other! Now we will explain it well. The feminine form […]
Let’s practice listening and comprehension with a recipe for “Risotto allo zafferano“! 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 about. Do not underestimate the power of context when you […]
Italians are very fond of specialized grocery stores that sell exactly that one thing you have been looking for: the bakery, the butcher, the greengrocer, the dairy store… this way, you can entrust the expertise of the specialized sellers to provide you with product of the highest quality! In Italian, to express the concept of […]
Lucio Battisti was an Italian singer-songwriter who left an indelible mark on the music industry. Born on March 5, 1943, Battisti began his musical journey at a young age. He gained recognition in the 1960s as a member of the band I Campioni before transitioning to a successful solo career. Battisti’s distinctive voice and innovative […]
Certainly you have already heard about Focaccia, the beloved Italian delicacy that has been enjoyed for generations. Here is a traditional recipe for making authentic Italian focaccia at home. It is very simple, but attention… Focaccia is so irresistible, you won’t be able to do without it! Ingredients: Process: This authentic Italian focaccia recipe is […]
Are you ready to challenge yourself with reading an Italian text? Awesome! Here you will find a slightly simplified version of the article “A Night of the Utmost Elegance” in Italian. This reading is best suited for Intermediate students… but if you are just getting started with the Italian language, don’t worry! You can still […]
Are you ready to challenge yourself with reading an Italian text? Awesome! Here you will find a slightly simplified version of the article “A Perfect Love” in Italian. This reading is best suited for Intermediate students… but if you are just getting started with the Italian language, don’t worry! You can still have a great […]
“The Barber of Seville” is a comic opera written by Gioachino Rossini. It premiered in 1816 and remains one of the most popular operas in the repertoire. Today, after over 200 years, this opera is one of the top three most loved and often performed operas in theaters around the world. Here you can find […]
For Italians, football is one of the fundamental pillars of life. It is a moment of leisure and profound union. You can see it in this video, in which Bresh, a young Italian singer, performs excited and incredulous in the stadium of his favorite team: Genoa. Bresh wrote this love song for his favorite team […]
Another issue of our Magazine “Italy Inspired” has come to an end, but don’t be sad…ours is a monthly appointment! While we wait for the next issue to come out, why not entertain ourselves with a quiz? 1) Which animals can be spotted in the Reggia di Racconigi? A) Cicogne (=Storks)B) Corvi (=Crows)C) Colombe (=Doves) […]
“Il pane” (bread) is a staple food in Italian culture, unmissable at every meal on the dining table. It’s no surprise that it made its way into a number of idioms and expressions in the Italian language! So, don’t be surprised if you hear Italians mentioning “pane” when there is no bread involved! Here are […]
