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by Alesha Allen | Thu, 11/07/2019 - 15:56

There are so many irregular Italian verbs, it can sometimes feel like you’ll never learn them all. But don’t worry, it really is possible! There are many…

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Orecchiette with Turnip Tops: Apulia’s Most Famous Dish

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/05/2019 - 04:40

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How to Say it’s Raining in Italian

by Alesha Allen | Thu, 10/31/2019 - 14:40

Autumn tends to be the rainiest season in Italy, with November being the wettest month for many areas around Italy. If you’re visiting this month, don’t forget…

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Dish of Ribollita, traditional Tuscan soup

Comfort Food, Tuscan-Style: Ribollita

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/29/2019 - 07:23

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How to talk about Halloween in Italian

by Alesha Allen | Fri, 10/25/2019 - 05:33

There are two Italian public and religious holidays around this time of year celebrating the spirit world and those that have departed: November 1st– La Festa…

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Do We Need to Use the Subject Pronouns in Italian?

by Alesha Allen | Fri, 10/18/2019 - 03:37

Subject pronouns indicate the subject of a sentence, the person who is carrying out the verb. They take the place of nouns. You might refer to ‘my sister’ as ‘…

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The Quintessential Autumn Risotto

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 10/14/2019 - 09:08

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Pronomi combinati in Italian

by Alesha Allen | Thu, 10/10/2019 - 08:37

There are many types of pronouns in Italian, today we’re going to look at direct and indirect pronouns and how you can combine them. Let’s start with direct…

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Ingredients for Spaghetti all'Amatriciana

Amatriciana: Where It Originated

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/08/2019 - 03:23

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Six Italian Idioms with Fruit and Veg

by Alesha Allen | Thu, 10/03/2019 - 11:32

At this time of year, there are so many wonderful fruit and vegetables available throughout Italy. Figs, mushrooms, truffles, grapes, pumpkins and chestnuts –…