Pizza: A mouthwatering dish with a crispy crust, topped with cheese and various ingredients.
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Italian quotes about love – “L’amore è una fiamma che arde senza essere vista.”
Italian quotes about love - "L'amore è una fiamma che arde senza essere vista."
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Italian Idiom of the Day! – Chi dorme non piglia pesci
Italian Idiom of the Day!: Chi dorme non piglia pesci
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Italian Word of the Day! – Deserto
Desert: A barren and arid region with little or no vegetation.
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Italian quotes about love – “L’amore è il respiro dell’anima.”
Italian quotes about love - "L'amore è il respiro dell'anima."
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Italian Word of the Day! – Sole
Sun: The radiant ball of light in the sky that warms the Earth.
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Pavarotti to Puccini: Italian Opera in the Modern Era
In the grand tapestry of musical history, few nations have left as indelible a mark on the world of opera as Italy. From the soaring arias of Giuseppe Verdi to the breathtaking performances of Luciano Pavarotti, Italy's opera legacy stands as a testament to centuries of artistic brilliance and passion.
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The Grand Tour an ancient tradition!
Italy has always been a fascinating place for many, rich of history and culture. The idea of tourism as we know it today was born during the Renaissance, it started when British wealthy young people (around 21 years old), usually accompanied by a tutor, went on a long journey through Europe with Italy being the final stop and main attraction.
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The Bloody Origin of Valentine’s Day – Between Paganism and Christianity
February is widely considered as the month of love and romance. Everybody knows that Valentine’s Day is celebrated worldwide on 14th February. Chocolates, greeting cards with Cupidos, flowers and gifts, heart shaped goods are exchanged between lovers. Not too many know the origin behind the sweet festivity, that comes from Christian and ancient Roman traditions, and it’s quite gruesome though!
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Italian Interior Design and The Specific Set of Secret Words
A love of fine craftsmanship and luxury is deeply embedded in the Italian DNA. And when it comes to their homes, Italians certainly don’t hold back. With an obsessive eye for detail, every piece of furniture in an Italian-style home will be a love letter to
timeless design, where every fabric and finish is selected with purpose and reasoning.
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Chinese Speakers: 5 useful tips to enhance your Italian
Chinese friends or Chinese speakers who are learning (or would like to learn) Italian, don’t worry! We’re working for you!
We know that Mandarin Chinese and Italian are two very different and distant languages: one could say they are almost antipodes. And yet, Italian is a language that fascinates many synophone speakers because of its linguistic difference and its exotic character.
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All you need to know about coffee
“Shall we have a coffee?” in Italian: “Vuoi un caffe’?” A simple question that encompasses the desire to be together, to confide in one another, to relax, a break during work! The place can be “il bar” or simply at home! This is the first question that an Italian will ask you when welcoming you into his house, right after greeting you!
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Italian is the language spoken by dubbers
Conventionally, we speak of “Italian language” to refer to the national language spoken in Italy, referring to the neo-Latin language based on the variety spoken in Florence, the cradle of Renaissance and Humanism of the Bel Paese. However, what is commonly called “Italian” is nothing but a terminological convention: no Italian citizen actually communicates orally in “standard Italian”.