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
The Christmas holidays are the biggest family holiday in Italy. And I ricciarelli (soft almond cookies) originally of Siena are popular all over Italy. Try this recipe! Continue reading
Torrone, the most popular Italian nougat candy, which, together with pandoro and panettone, has become a symbol of an Italian Christmas, is made of honey, sugar and egg white, with toasted almonds or other nuts, covered in edible rice paper and usually shaped into either a rectangular tablet or a round cake. Get the recipe. Continue reading
All through Italy, between the hours of 6 and 8 pm., in some places even until 10, an outing with friends or colleagues is treated with almost a religious fervor; it’s aperitivo time! Continue reading
As you know food is a core part of Italian culture and civilization. Restaurants are the places where all this comes together, particularly in the summer when Italians eat out and travel a lot. Here are several ways to say restaurant in Italian. Continue reading
Today is Fairy Tale Day. We've asked our etutors to tell you about fairy tales in their cultures. Continue reading
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
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
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
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