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by porticando | Thu, 03/17/2022 - 02:11
When you hear Italians speaking, you may have probably noticed them using quite frequently such a word as così. This word, pronounced as [co-zee] with the…
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by porticando | Wed, 01/05/2022 - 04:30
In one of our previous articles, we got to know Il Passato Prossimo, the past tense which expresses events and states related to the near past. The Perfect…
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by porticando | Wed, 11/24/2021 - 06:30
What can be better than inviting your friends over for dinner on a cold autumn night? A dinner where the delicious food from Italy is the main protagonist!…
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by porticando | Thu, 11/18/2021 - 02:30
Many non-English speakers find dealing with prepositions quite difficult. Indeed, using the correct preposition in the right context can be tricky for…
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by porticando | Wed, 11/10/2021 - 12:24
Winter’s coming, and even if you’ve decided to spend a couple of weeks in sunny Italy, be ready because winters can be quite chilly. Fortunately, Italian shops…
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by porticando | Wed, 10/27/2021 - 09:56
Every language of the world reflects the character of the people speaking it, and Italian is no exception. A lot of learners fall in love with the sound of the…
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by porticando | Tue, 10/19/2021 - 10:52
For most Italian citizens autumn means the end of the holiday season and the moment to get back to work. But for Italian farmers – contadini –autumn marks the…
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by porticando | Wed, 10/13/2021 - 10:33
It’s hard to argue with the fact that Italian cuisine is considered one of the best in the world, and while choosing what to eat during your Italian holidays…
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by porticando | Wed, 10/06/2021 - 01:56
Summer is over, but the theatrical season is just about to begin. A particular love of the Italians of drama and music makes Italy a perfect destination for…
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by porticando | Thu, 09/30/2021 - 02:48
If you’ve ever witnessed two Italians discussing something, you may have noticed them using a lot of “-issimo” words in their conversation: -È buona  la torta…