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1) What is the name of the archipelago where Favignana is? A) Eolie B) Egadi C) Marettimo 2) “Pane di Matera” is a specialty in the Basilicata region: how do you translate “pane” in English? A) bread B) pepper C) cereal 3) A Neapolitan mask that can’t keep secrets: A) Arlecchino B) Pantalone C) Pulcinella […]
“I Leoni di Sicilia” is an Italian television series directed by Paolo Genovese, a famous Italian director and screenwriter. Set in Sicily, the series tells the story of a powerful family of the 19th and 20th centuries: Florio family. In particular, it recounts the entire journey from the rise to the decline of the family, […]
1. Which Roman emperor lived in Capri? A) Emperor ClaudiusB) Emperor AugustusC) Emperor Tiberius 2. How do you say “breathtaking” in Italian? A) Senza fiatoB) Fiato toltoC) Mozzafiato 3. Which of these mountains is located in Abruzzo? A) Gran SassoB) Monte BiancoC) Monte Sagro 4. What is the right translation of “Tenerina” in English? A) […]
Are you ready to challenge yourself with reading an Italian text? Awesome! Here you will find a slightly simplified version of the article “Paolo e Francesca: a burning Love”. Enjoy this passionate love story, in the most romantic language in the world! This reading is best suited for Upper Beginner – Intermediate students… but if […]
Does another version of the Cupid and Psyche statue really exist? Indeed, even though the other two versions are the most renowned and widely recognized. The first version was commissioned by the colonel Campbell in 1786, the second by Empress Catherine II of Russia. Both represent love and psyche lying in each other’s arms. However, […]
When does the Befana bring gifts? 1) On the night of December 5th2) On the night of January 25th3) On the night of January 5th What’s the Italian name for Christmas Eve? 1) Vigiglia di Natale2) Vigilia di Natale3) Veglione di Natale Is Parmigiana in Sicily considered as…? 1) First course2) Second course3) Side dish […]
Feeling at home in space! Have you ever seen preparing and eating a meal in space? Not even us before these videos by Samantha Cristoforetti! The video was shared on YouTube in 2015 by the European Space Agency (ESA) during Samantha’s mission which led her to live and work in the International Space Station. According […]
