Italian ABC's
Sunday December 31, 2006
G is for gatto.Italian For Children | Colors | Numbers | Conversation
Italian Word of the Day
Sunday December 31, 2006
Today's word: crocevia.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian Lesson of the Day
Saturday December 30, 2006
If essere is the Swiss army knife of verbs, then the Italian verb fare is the all-in-one, handy-dandy kitchen appliance. The verb fare expresses the basic idea of doing or ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Saturday December 30, 2006
Today's word: lupo.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian Web Site of the Day
Friday December 29, 2006
Hear audio clips of children's songs and rhymes at Mama Lisa's World: Italian. Accompanying text lets children sing along,
Italy Declares War on Officialese
Friday December 29, 2006
Italy has declared war on officialese, vowing to simplify the way the state communicates with its citizens. A project called Chiaro! aims to rid the language used in bureaucratic texts ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Friday December 29, 2006
Today's word: tra.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Eat Lentils and Sausage While Wearing Red Underwear
Thursday December 28, 2006
It could be a new way to turn your amante on - but it's also an Italian recipe for good luck in the new year! According to tradition, wearing red ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Thursday December 28, 2006
Today's word: vecchio.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Children's Activities for the Holidays
Wednesday December 27, 2006
Have a houseful of kids who are already bored with their holiday gifts? Has an arctic chill kept them inside day after day during what seems like an interminable vacation? ... Read More
Heritage Italian–American Style
Wednesday December 27, 2006
Looking for another exciting challenge after playing Scarabeo, Who Wants to Be an Italian Language Expert?, or Paroliere? Want to improve your Italian language skills while learning more about the ... Read More
Italian Slang
Wednesday December 27, 2006
sgualdrina f. (pejorative) trollop, strumpet, harlot, tart.
Italian Word of the Day
Wednesday December 27, 2006
Today's word: uomo.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian For Beginners Newsletter Course
Tuesday December 26, 2006
Learn the basics of the Italian language with this free e-mail course for beginners. The weekly newsletter will teach you basic Italian grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Subscribe and start learning ... Read More
Italian Proverbs
Tuesday December 26, 2006
La gente in case di vetro non dovrebbe gettare le pietre.English translation: People in glass houses should not throw stones.
Italian Word of the Day
Tuesday December 26, 2006
Today's word: zucchero.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Geronimo Stilton: Italy's Answer to Harry Potter
Monday December 25, 2006
The publishing phenomenon Harry Potter has a new competitor, a furry little creature that speaks Italian and, ironically, is named after a British blue cheese. Italy, home to Topo Gigo, ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Monday December 25, 2006
Today's word: che.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Merry Christmas from About Italian Language!
Monday December 25, 2006
The community members of the About Italian Language forums wish everyone a Buon Natale! Vi auguro un Buon Natale e un Felice Anno Nuovo!
Panettone and Pandoro
Sunday December 24, 2006
Panettone, a traditional Christmastime cake, is originally from Milan (il panettone milanese). Typically, the sweet yeast bread, in the shape of a dome, contains candied orange and lemon zest, as ... Read More
Italian ABC's
Sunday December 24, 2006
F is for farfalla.Italian For Children | Colors | Numbers | Conversation
Italian Nativity Scene
Sunday December 24, 2006
At the Gallerio Umberto in Naples is an elaborate Nativity scene which takes weeks to assemble by the "maestro presepaio di Napoli" (Nativity master of Naples).
Italian Word of the Day
Sunday December 24, 2006
Today's word: singhiozzo.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Christmas Greetings in Italian
Saturday December 23, 2006
Once you get past Buon Natale, Buone Feste and Felice Anno Nuovo, what other Italian salutations are appropriate for holiday cards? For those with a poetic bent, there's: "Ti auguro ... Read More
Italian Lesson of the Day
Saturday December 23, 2006
The Italian verbs sapere and conoscere both mean "to know," but have different implications. Sapere means "to know," "to be able to," or "to know how to," while conoscere means ... Read More
Italian Christmas Jokes
Saturday December 23, 2006
Balocchi, bisticci, indovinelli, beffe, scherzi, battute...Whether it's a game, a pun, a riddle, a hoax, a prank, or witty remark, Italians enjoy humor in all its forms, and Christmas-themed diversions ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Saturday December 23, 2006
Today's word: classe.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian Web Site of the Day
Friday December 22, 2006
Italy With Kids has information and resources for children and their families traveling to Italy with a focus on food, music, history, and popular culture. Includes a newsletter, journal, games, ... Read More
Write Your Own Italian Short Story
Friday December 22, 2006
The community members of the About Italian Language Forum have started their own short story workshop, and the results are a pure pleasure to read.
Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey
Friday December 22, 2006
Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey is a novelty record, sung in the mid-60's by Lou Monte, and a holiday staple in many Italian-American households. Monte was an American singer best ... Read More
Caro Babbo Natale
Friday December 22, 2006
So what do you want for Christmas this year? How about a red Ferrari, a sweater from Zegna, a Gucci bag, or shoes from Salvatore Ferragamo? Write Babbo Natale a ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Friday December 22, 2006
Today's word: conservazione.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian Christmas Carols
Thursday December 21, 2006
"Era la notte prima di Natale e tutta la casa era in silenzio..." is the first line to the Christmas carol 'Twas the night before Christmas in Italian. Interestingly ... Read More
Ho O Ho!
Thursday December 21, 2006
How would Babbo Natale pronounce that famous phrase? In Italian what is the difference between ho and o? Between ha and a?
Ho is the first person singular form of avere, ... Read More
Peace, Love, Freedom, Friendship...and Mamma
Thursday December 21, 2006
In Amore: The Preferred Word of Italians Abroad, the Agenzia Giornalistica Italia reports that:"Throughout the world the word that is heard most and that best represents Italy is amore...[according to] ... Read More
Italian Christmas Vocabulary
Thursday December 21, 2006
The Italian language is rich in expressions and idioms, and Christmas time is no different. For example, durare da Natale a Santo Stefano means "to last from Christmas to St. ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Thursday December 21, 2006
Today's word: pronto.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Ten Ways to Improve Your Italian
Wednesday December 20, 2006
Take a class in Italian language, and you'll review definite articles, direct object pronouns, and prepositions. But at a certain point, you'll want to learn some shortcuts and quick pointers ... Read More
The Legend of La Befana
Wednesday December 20, 2006
Looking for a children's gift that combines a classic holiday saga with the Italian language? The Legend of La Befana is a new bilingual DVD that tells the story of ... Read More
Italian Slang
Wednesday December 20, 2006
sfatto f. (trivial) worn out after a night of debauchery.
Buon Natale! Christmas in Italy
Wednesday December 20, 2006
Green, white, and red - the colors of Italy's national flag, and the traditional Christmas colors as well. It may not be a surprise, then, that Christmas probably originated in ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Wednesday December 20, 2006
Today's word: tutto.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian For Beginners Newsletter Course
Tuesday December 19, 2006
Learn the basics of the Italian language with this free e-mail course for beginners. The weekly newsletter will teach you basic Italian grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Subscribe and start learning ... Read More
Italian Christmas Music
Tuesday December 19, 2006
Want to hear canzoni di natale this holiday season? Tune in to Italian Christmas Music to hear famous instrumentals and traditional carols such as A Pasturedda, Tu Scendi dalle Stelle, ... Read More
Italian Proverbs
Tuesday December 19, 2006
La gatta frettolosa fece i gattini ciechi.English translation: The hurried cat produced blind kittens.Idiomatic meaning: Haste makes waste.
Italian Christmas Traditions
Tuesday December 19, 2006
Italians have adopted some of the northern European traditions to celebrate Christmas. Nowadays, especially in northern Italy, a fair number of families decorate an evergreen tree in their home. Here ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Tuesday December 19, 2006
Today's word: uova.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Il Presepe: The Tradition of Crèches
Monday December 18, 2006
Christmas in Italy has many traditions, one of them being the crèche. Though now primarily used to denote the Nativity scene, "crèche" originally had the same limited meaning as "manger." ... Read More
Rage and Pride Ignites a Firestorm
Monday December 18, 2006
La Rabbia e l'Orgoglio, by Oriana Fallaci, is a provocative, scornful essay which first appeared in the country's leading newspaper, Corriere della Sera, and is a scathing, expletive-ridden indictment of ... Read More
Learning Italian During The Holidays
Monday December 18, 2006
If you're planning to study Italian during the holiday, here's a list of seven tips to prep for your language program abroad this winter break, including building your Italian vocabulary ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Monday December 18, 2006
Today's word: camicia.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian ABC's
Sunday December 17, 2006
E is for elefante.Italian For Children | Colors | Numbers | Conversation
Italian Word of the Day
Sunday December 17, 2006
Today's word: tifo.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian Lesson of the Day
Saturday December 16, 2006
The Italian language is rich with proverbs! There are many proverbs and expressions which include the verbs potere, volere, and dovere.Italian For Beginners | Lessons | Audio Phrasebook | Exercises ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Saturday December 16, 2006
Today's word: adulto.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian Web Site of the Day
Friday December 15, 2006
Italian for Toddlers is an Italian language playgroup for infants and toddlers based in New York City. Playgroup includes traditional songs and activities using animals, arts & crafts, toys, music ... Read More
Italian For Beginners: The Movie
Friday December 15, 2006
When was the last time a movie featured Italian lessons as part of the plot? And how often is there a movie with a title like: Italian For Beginners?!
Italian Word of the Day
Friday December 15, 2006
Today's word: usare.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Thursday December 14, 2006
Today's word: telefono.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Euroscettici? Italians Reluctantly Switch to Euro
Wednesday December 13, 2006
When the euro became the common currency for twelve participating countries in the European Union, Italy seemed to have the most difficulty in adopting the new currency. Many Italians waited ... Read More
Italian Slang
Wednesday December 13, 2006
scemo/a n. a stupid person, a jerk; (from the verb scemare, meaning "to shrink or diminish").
Italian Word of the Day
Wednesday December 13, 2006
Today's word: adesso.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian For Beginners Newsletter Course
Tuesday December 12, 2006
Learn the basics of the Italian language with this free e-mail course for beginners. The weekly newsletter will teach you basic Italian grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Subscribe and start learning ... Read More
Italian Proverbs
Tuesday December 12, 2006
La buona moglie fa il buon marito.English translation: A good wife makes a good husband.
Italian Word of the Day
Tuesday December 12, 2006
Today's word: valore.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Pompeii's Frisky Frescoes Revealed
Monday December 11, 2006
You may have to learn a whole new set of Italian vocabulary words if you plan on traveling to southern Italy. After years of excavation and restoration, archeologists have unveiled ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Monday December 11, 2006
Today's word: fiuto.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian ABC's
Sunday December 10, 2006
D is for dado.Italian For Children | Colors | Numbers | Conversation
Italian Word of the Day
Sunday December 10, 2006
Today's word: là.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian Lesson of the Day
Saturday December 9, 2006
The Italian helper verbs potere (to be able to, can), volere (to want), and dovere (to have to, must) take on different meanings in different tenses.Italian For Beginners | Lessons ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Saturday December 9, 2006
Today's word: mondo.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian Web Site of the Day
Friday December 8, 2006
Infanziaweb has Italian poems and songs for children. Includes titles such as Avevo Un Bel Pallone, Banana Cocco BaoBab, and Il Pesciolino e La Conchiglia.
Italkian: A Judeo-Italian Dialect
Friday December 8, 2006
Italkian, a Judeo-Italian dialect spoken mainly in urban areas in Rome and in central and northern Italy from the 10th to the 17th centuries in Italy, is on the verge ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Friday December 8, 2006
Today's word: riprendere.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Thursday December 7, 2006
Today's word: brocca.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Idiotic Italian History and Culture
Wednesday December 6, 2006
Get ready to indulge! Whether you're a primadonna or a fanciulla, a mammone or a Medici, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Italian History and Culture is like a delicious hours-long ... Read More
Italian Slang
Wednesday December 6, 2006
scoreggiare v.i. (vulgar) to fart.
Italian Word of the Day
Wednesday December 6, 2006
Today's word: Carnevale.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian For Beginners Newsletter Course
Tuesday December 5, 2006
Learn the basics of the Italian language with this free e-mail course for beginners. The weekly newsletter will teach you basic Italian grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Subscribe and start learning ... Read More
Italian Proverbs
Tuesday December 5, 2006
In un mondo di ciechi un orbo è re.English translation: In a world of blind people, a one-eyed man is king.
Italian Word of the Day
Tuesday December 5, 2006
Today's word: incuria.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
National Italian American Heritage Month
Monday December 4, 2006
Every October the U.S. president signs an executive order with a proclamation in recognition of the many achievements, contributions, and successes of Americans of Italian descent as well as Italians ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Monday December 4, 2006
Today's word: secolo.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian ABC's
Sunday December 3, 2006
C is for cane.Italian For Children | Colors | Numbers | Conversation
Italian Word of the Day
Sunday December 3, 2006
Today's word: pugile.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian Lesson of the Day
Saturday December 2, 2006
Romeo and Juliet meet, hug, kiss, and fall in love. They comfort each other, admire each other, and get married—but not without some help from reciprocal verbs! These verbs express ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Saturday December 2, 2006
Today's word: incominciare.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More
Italian Web Site of the Day
Friday December 1, 2006
There's a large archive of material for children at Il Paese dei Bambini che Sorridono, with sections such as festivals and traditions, stories, music, animals, travel, and legends.
Business Italian: Writing a Formal Letter
Friday December 1, 2006
Gent.li Sig.ri! Dealing with bureaucracy in your own country is challenging enough, so imagine the difficulty of writing a letter in Italian to request a copy of a vital documents, ... Read More
Italian Word of the Day
Friday December 1, 2006
Today's word: intelligente.Hear a new word every day spoken in Italian by a native speaker and a phrase using the word in an example. The Italian Word of the Day ... Read More