Did you know that Italians love sport? According to ISTAT, the National Institute of Statistics, more than 20 million Italians practice one or more sports regularly or at least occasionnally, especially men. The most active are boys between the ages of 11 and 14, yet people tend to do less sport as they grow older.…
Today we propose a relaxing and fun way to learn Italian: the crossword. Its goal is to fill blank squares with letters forming the words which solve given clues. Words can be inserted horizontally, from left to right, or vertically, from top to bottom. Some words intersect sharing the same letter. Italian people and crossword…
Haven’t decided how to spend your Labor Day yet? No worries, here we suggest some one-day trips in Rome, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Turin or their surroundings. The Labor Day at the Monster Park of Bomarzo The “Sacred Grove”, also called “Monster Park”, is a unique monumental complez located in Bomarzo, a small town in the…
Easter is a very important Christian holiday which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It doesn’t have a fixed date, but it falls on Sunday, usually between March and April. In the year 2019 it is celebrated on April 21. Easter traditions One of the traditions of the Italian Easter is to give chocolate Easter…
Do you want to try a new Italian recipe as a little chef? Do you want to prepare a tasty, quick and easy to cook dish, which has the typical spring freshness? We recommend you a simple and delicious dish made with the best of the spring season: pasta with asparagus and ricotta. Pasta with asparagus and…
Do you know what an Italian proverb is? A proverb is a simple, short sentence of wide diffusion and ancient popular tradition that expresses a truth based on common sense or daily life experience. Italian language has plenty of these popular expressions that make our everyday talk more lively and colourful and express our folklore. There are many…
Would you like to learn Italian language and visit places of cultural interest experimenting the authentic Italian life style?Then sign up for our study tour “Italiano in Tour”! The course “italiano in tour” is recommended for those who wish to experience a comprehensive learning and cultural experience in Italy. It may consist of 2 to 5-week…
Have you ever heard of the national anthem of Italy? We are sure you have listened to it, maybe before a football match or during the Olympic Games. The Italian national anthem is best known among Italians as Mameli’s Hymn, after the name of the lyrics’ author, but someone calls it as “Brothers of Italy” or…
Are you thinking about applying for Italian citizenship? Have you already applied for it? Do you need to know how to obtain Italian citizenship? It’s good to know that from October 5th 2018 there is a new requirement. To apply for Italian citizenship you need to prove your Italian language proficiency through a B1 level…
Dear students, have you already thought how to begin the new year at your best? We can make toghether the new year good resolutions list…3 of them are enough! After the traditional Christmas and New Year’s celebrations it’s time to focus on what you will do in 2019. You surely need to give a personal…