August is the month when most of Europe takes a break from the hustle and bustle of their daily routine and retreats to the country and beaches. Where do Europeans go on vacation? We sorted through the most popular destinations … Continue reading
Off to Cinque Terre for a little seaside retreat? Headed to Firenza to finish off a fiery summer? Going to Siena to see the Palio horse race? No matter where you’re headed in Italy, when Parla inglese? (Do you speak English?) fails, … Continue reading
According to a recent study by Cone Communications, employers can increase workplace engagement by offering benefits to their employees beyond the basics. The key findings of the study were as follows: 64% of employees feel their work and personal lives are becoming … Continue reading
When you learn a language, one of the hardest things is learning how to use non-literal language. Aside from hand gestures, Italians use idiomatic expressions a lot, so Italian learners had better know at least a few common ones. Idiomatic … Continue reading
usiness negotiations can be tricky in any language, but in a language that isn’t your native language, they can be downright impossible. We wanted to share with you some essential phrases to use in negotiations in Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and … Continue reading
Learning a new word or phrase every day is a great way to build your vocabulary step by step. That’s why we share words and phrases in several languages so that you can learn continuously. Whether you’re learning French, German, … Continue reading
Are you struggling with your avere and your fare, or your a and your in? Idiomatic expressions in Italian can be tricky. We offer you some tips for improving your Italian in no time. The Prepositions a and in The prepositions a and in both mean in, at, … Continue reading
August is typically the last month for summer travel, and a perennial popular vacation destination is Italy. Italy has been the setting for many great novels, a place of culinary interest, and home to numerous talented writers. Revel in Italia … Continue reading
Learning a new word or phrase every day is a great way to build your vocabulary step by step. That’s why we share words and phrases in several languages so that you can learn continuously. Whether you’re learning French, … Continue reading
“Il Ferragosto” in Italy is a famous holiday that originated in Ancient Rome. Begun by the Emperor Augustus, the holiday celebrates the end of the hard work of the harvest (la fine dei faticosi lavori agricoli) and gives the people … Continue reading