In honor of National Poem in Your Pocket Day, we'd like to share some little poems from Japan, China and Italy. Take one with you in your pocket for practice! Continue reading
Category Archives: Italian
European Fairy Tales
Today is Fairy Tale Day. We've asked our etutors to tell you about fairy tales in their cultures. Continue reading
Italian Weddings
Celebration and size of a sposalizio (wedding) in Italy depends on status, region, and background. However most weddings have a lot in common: a big, long meal with multiple courses and a huge multi-tiered cake Continue reading
Random Acts of Kindness
Did you know February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day? Make someone smile by using some of these phrases in the language your learning. Continue reading
Valentine’s Day in Italy
Possibly because Italy is believed to be the land of romance, San Valentino is not as big of an event as in the USA. Continue reading
Send a Card to a Friend!
Get out your stationary--today is Send a Card to A Friend Day! Why not write your card in the language your learning? Our etutors have gathered some common words and phrases that are perfect for greeting cards. Check them out here! Continue reading
Italian Comfort Food
Italian comfort food is eaten while “it is cold outside baby” (fa freddo fuori, baby). Given that Italy has many food traditions and cultures, it is rather difficult to generalize. That said, there are three main comfort foods: Zuppa (soup) is of course very … Continue reading
Work Culture Abroad
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work abroad? Our etutors weigh in on work culture in different countries. Japan By Sakura Japanese work hours and work ethics are very similar to American ones, but perhaps the most unique … Continue reading
Tea and Coffee in France and Italy
Drinking Tea and Coffee in France By Sev It would be difficult to argue that coffee and tea do not hold a similar importance for French people. After all, cafés are commonplace in cities, towns and villages of France; and … Continue reading
It’s Thesaurus Day!
Contributors: Hkebbe, Ginger, Sev, Max, Sakura, Anna Today we celebrate the birthday of Peter Mark Roget, born January 18, 1779. His Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases was published in 1852. Roget’s Thesaurus is still used today. We’ve asked our etutors … Continue reading
