The Italianista
The Untold Stories Behind the Venetian Masks
Venitian mask wearing is a tradition which goes back as far as the 12th century, and...
Parliamo d’amore: Valentine’s day in Italian (FREEBIE included)
Buon San Valentino! For Valentine's this year I decided to make it extra fun. First up, my podcast...
10 Romantic Songs in Italian
Italians speaking, Italians singing. With such a melodic language, it all sounds like music to me....
5 Songs in Italian for Parents
I have a confession. Before Valentina’s first birthday, I cried for weeks on end while playing...
Ciao!
Hi, It’s me! The Italianista! I am an expert on all things Italy and look forward to sharing a bit of Italia with you!
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Ready to Actually SPEAK Italian?
I see you. You study and study and just when you think your Italian is pretty good, you open your...
Improve Your Italian: My Favorite Italian School in Italy
Want to learn Italian in Italy? Want to get free extras because you're my friend? Want a true...
48: How to talk about astrology in Italian
“What’s your sign?” (Di che segno sei?). Today, I want to explore l'astrologia or astrology...
47: Colorful Italian Expressions: The Color White
Andare in bianco | To go white This is a false friend, since in English...
46: What is the “champagne” of Italy? (Hint: It’s not prosecco!)
Have you heard that prosecco is Italy’s version of champagne? If so, PLEASE forget what you heard....
45: Venetian Masks, do you know what they were hiding?
Venitian mask wearing is a tradition which goes back as far as the 12th century, and...
The Untold Stories Behind the Venetian Masks
Venitian mask wearing is a tradition which goes back as far as the 12th century, and...
Parliamo d’amore: Valentine’s day in Italian (FREEBIE included)
Buon San Valentino! For Valentine's this year I decided to make it extra fun. First up, my podcast...
44: Romantic (and sexy) things to say in Italian
Ciao! I am so excited because this week, in honor of Valentine’s day, we’re going to talk about...
10 Romantic Songs in Italian
Italians speaking, Italians singing. With such a melodic language, it all sounds like music to me....
Evangelisti Silk: Three Generations of Excellence
The Evangelisti family has been working in silk accessories since 1969. Today, they are third...
Officina Fiorentina – Outstanding Quality Made in Tuscany
In an ongoing project of mine to meet and interview and better understand local businesses, I had...
43: Common Pronunciation Mistakes in Italian Part II
Ciao! In a previous episode I covered common pronunciation mistakes in Italian and I wanted to...
42: Tanti Auguri! Birthday Traditions in Italy
Tanti auguri! Did you know this phrase can be used for everything, from birthdays, to Christmas,...
5 Songs in Italian for Parents
I have a confession. Before Valentina’s first birthday, I cried for weeks on end while playing...
Focaccia Genovese
Focaccia genovese is a traditional flat, oily bread from Liguria. It was invented in it's current...
41: Let’s Party It’s Carnevale!
Ciao a tutti! Today let’s look at one of my most favorite times of the year in Italy, Carnival!...