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When it comes to language learning, one of the hardest parts is certainly the comprehension of idiomatic expressions which for native speakers are obvious, but for a foreigner are difficult, because of their nonliteral meanings! That’s why in this video and article we’re going to meet 16 Italian expressions that start with the preposition “A”, widely used by Italians, which will be very useful. We are sure that you have already read or heard many and wondered “What does it mean?”.

As we approach the holiday season and Christmas Day in particular, you might find yourselves too busy with the preparations, the ornaments, the presents and the lights and your will to learn Italian might decrease a little…but we can’t let this happen, on the contrary: we have to find some new incentives so that you can keep practicing your Italian…between a slice of panettone and a headband with the words: “Merry Christmas”! There is no better excuse (or incentive) than a good “cinepanettone“. This is a completely Italian invention that indicates a comic Italian movie in which the main event is generally based on a series of misunderstandings and double entendres. They take place during the Christmas season, are aimed at a popular audience and made specifically to be watched during the holidays. Let’s find out together what are the top 5 must-see cinepanettoni!

This morning, Graziana’s hair was a total mess! Because of this, she decided to go to her trusted hairdresser, Annagrazia, in the hope that she might fix it and make a miracle! Come with us to find out together what are the words and most used Italian expressions when you go to the hair salon!

10 women, each different from one another, who have made the history of Italy: excelled in science, math, art and literature. What do these women have in common, apparently so far from each other? Strength, determination and the mark they made in history. In this article, we’re going to find out more about these women, their lives and what made them unforgettable.

In this video we’ll take you with us, once again, to discover Florence. We tried a special restaurant, the one inspired by Sophia Loren! Where exactly is it? How was this restaurant born? Is food good? You’ll find out soon!

When you begin to learn a new foreign language, it seems impossible to become comfortable with grammar and vocabulary. What lots of students underestimate is the presence of a way to overcome these obstacles: reading. Reading’s the best way to make contact with the real language and to see all the rules, typically in books, finally put into practice. Anyway, in order to be effective, a few adjustments shall be followed. In this article, we’ll show you how to make the most of a reading experience in a foreign language.