Learning a language solely through a textbook or while focusing only on grammar can be tiring, boring and uninspiring. Now, I’m not saying that this kind of studying shouldn’t be done, because it’s still essential. What I mean is that alternating study with moments of relaxation and fun (but equally “didactic”) activities, such as watching a film or TV series, can be very useful.

The Italian language often hides nuances and meanings that are different from what you seem to understand on the surface. To help you deal with any conversation in this article we present ten idiomatic expressions used in colloquial Italian and related to means of transport… which often have nothing to do with actual vehicles!

A very common question I often get from my students is “Why do they say that?” regarding a specific expression. The Italian language is characterised by many expressions with a different meaning from their literal one and they can seem strange or incomprehensible to people who don’t know their use. In this video I have selected 10 apparently odd expressions and I’m going to tell you for each one “why do we say that” and the story behind it. Are you ready to discover them together?

Big or small, every Italian region has its own facts that make it unique and special! Buckle up and get ready for take-off, we’re about to take a virtual trip from north to south to discover them all!

Who doesn’t love music? I think everyone listens to it at least once a day, while working, cooking, driving or doing anything else. Keep reading to discover the most important words for talking about music in Italian!