Updated on December 21, 2023 Are you taking a family vacation to Italy? Or perhaps you’re learning Italian at home and your child wants to learn some too! No matter what – if you’ve got little ones who want to learn some Italian, you’ll want to check out these 10 Basic Italian Phrases for Kids. […]
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Italian travel phrases for your trip to Italy – A carefully curated list of the most important Italian words and phrases to know for your visit. I’ve used 20 years of experience living and guiding travelers in Italy to create this list. You’re going to visit Italy! I’ve been helping visitors see and experience Italy
Cheers in Italian – How we say ‘cheers’ in Italy, when we say it, and Italian toasting rules Let’s celebrate! In English we ‘toast’ or ‘raise our glasses’ (and later clink them gently together). This custom may come from the rite of drinking to the gods and to the dead in ancient Rome and Greece
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If you’re learning Italian, it’s obviously essential to know the alphabet but it can also be very helpful for traveling in Italy and aiding with some pesky pronunciation. Did you know the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) considers Italian to be one of the easiest languages to learn? While verbs might be a little tricky to
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Updated on November 19, 2023 Are you looking for an Italy-themed word search? Whether you want to work on them on your trip to Italy or from the comfort of your own home, we’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling for 10 free, printable Italy word search puzzles: Famous Italians Italian Food Italian Fashion Italian Pasta
Updated on November 10, 2023 Are you getting ready to call your Italian cousin to wish her a happy birthday? Will you be celebrating your son’s birthday while on vacation in Italy? Are you writing a birthday card for your Italian work colleague? In any of these situations, you’ll want to know how we say
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Updated on November 8, 2023 Ringing in the New Year is a huge celebration throughout Italy. December 31st is St. Silvester’s Night (La Notte di San Silvestro) and to celebrate we enjoy parties, concerts, fireworks, and festivals. We have our special New Year’s dishes and of course, we usually pop a bottle of prosecco or
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Updated on November 8, 2023 Are you on vacation in Italy and are getting ready to call a restaurant in Bolzano to make dinner reservations? Are you waiting for a phone call from the reception at your hotel in Modena? Do you have your mobile phone by your side in case the handsome Italian boy
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Who doesn’t love listening to the Italian language? One of the Italian words you’ll hear the most is ciao. What exactly is the meaning of ciao in Italian, and where does the word come from? Can anyone say it? And are there alternatives? Let’s dig in and answer those questions about ciao. How To Pronounce
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Updated on November 7, 2023 Will you be in Italy for Valentine’s Day with your amore? If so, check out our article on how we celebrate Valentine’s Day in Italy! Are you planning a romantic February 14th aperitivo and dinner at home and want to surprise your love with a few Italian phrases? Planning on
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