Know Your Italian Idioms!
I applaud Italians for having created such colorful phrases. Italian idioms, in my opinion, kick butt on English idioms. And, if you're serious about going [...]
Time to Make the Leap to Speaking with an Advanced Italian Tongue
Okay, no more putting this off. I've been living in Italy for six-and-a-half years now, and I get along pretty well with my mid-intermediate Italian [...]
Learn How to Order Takeaway in Italian
Mastery of a few everyday Italian expressions goes a long way... in helping expats (and visitors) assimilate into the Italian culture. Italians notice and appreciate [...]
Oddio! Invoking the Divine in Italian.
THIS is one of the most often used phrases when speaking Italian. You may adhere to the "Thou shalt not take the Lord's name in [...]
How Italians Describe Someone Who is Crafty.
This one will come in handy. If you plan on living in Italy or spending a lot of time here you'll inevitably be transacting business. [...]
Italian Coffee Protocol – Know the Ropes!
It’s the little things that make the difference. Especially in regards to the coffee culture in Italy. Once you’ve spent ample time here you’ll understand [...]
Announcing Italian Snippets – Designed to Take You Deeper into the Italian Way
Leave it to the Italians to give colorful dimension to saying “What a mess!” This topic is featured in the first of what I hope [...]
Italian Holiday Greetings are Easy but Come with a Few Warnings!
Have no fear! Italian holiday greetings aren’t difficult. In fact, you can probably nail them all within a mere thirty minute’s practice. Then you need [...]
Learning Italian? Lighten Up with Music.
I’ve taken to utilizing Italian music to round out my knowledge of Italian. If you’re on the journey to achieve some kind of competency when [...]
A Symphony of Italian Hand Gestures
A beauty to behold. Yes, Italian hand gestures contain a fluidity and artistry that continues to amaze me. Italians must have something built into their [...]
“Ciao” and The Long Goodbye
“Ciao” can flow like water at the end of a phone call. Years ago, I was on a northbound train in Italy, sitting close to [...]
Italian Holiday Greetings – Prep Yourself and Know the Protocol
The holiday trim and lights already are being prepped and strung across the ancient city streets of Italy. Mountains of panettone (Italian holiday sweet [...]
QUID PRO QUO – When Latin Takes Two Different Routes
Don’t assume anything, especially when it comes to language. Quid pro quo has been my most recent lesson in this regard. No, it doesn’t [...]
Is It Buono or Bello? Hmmmm….
Deciding when to use buono (good) and when to use bello (beautiful) isn’t so cut and dry. Do you want to say something is good, [...]
Say Please in Italian – Know When and How!
When you say Please in Italian, properly, it will open doors and make your experience here go more smoothly. If you’ve been studying how to [...]
Learning Italian? Manu is the #1 YouTube Resource!
Manu explains how you can make the most of his incredible online resources. This week I close out my interview with Manu of [...]
Speak Italian When You’re in Italy – It Opens Doors!!!
Invaluable advice on the importance of speaking Italian in Italy After listening to this week’s interview segment with Manu of Italy Made Easy you’ll [...]
How to Avoid the Biggest Pitfalls When Learning Italian
Manu shares important insights about where new students get tripped up. Today is the fifth in the interview series with Manu, the best [...]