When you think about sports in Italy, I’ll bet the first one that comes to mind is the infamous calcio, or soccer. And if you have spent any length of time obsessing about Italian culture or in Italy–or both–team names like Juventus and Gli Azzurri will come to mind. But beyond calcio, there are lots…
Worksheet: Phrases to Talk About Your Italian Lessons
Click play on the player at the bottom to listen to this podcast or listen to it on Stitcher or Apple Podcasts.We snaked our way through the streets of Florence as we made our way to il mercato di Sant’Ambrogio. I turned toward Mary, “Com’è andata la tua lezione? – How’d your lesson go?” She responded,…
Dialogue: Differences Between American & Italian Culture, Pt. II
At The Iceberg Project, we believe the only way you can truly learn a language is by using it in real life. (We also believe that Italian is the best foreign language to learn.) To help you get that real-life experience, we put together this dialogue for you. It’s about two friends — one Italian…
Dialogue: Differences Between American & Italian Culture, Pt. I
At The Iceberg Project, we believe the only way you can truly learn a language is by using it in real life. (We also believe that Italian is the best foreign language to learn.) To help you get that real-life experience, we put together this dialogue for you. It’s about two friends — one Italian…
Chi sono i “falsi amici”??
No matter whether it’s your first foreign language or your fifth, the rules of the Italian language can be really confusing. Plus, there isn’t a whole lot of material out there in Italian that offers comprehension practice targeted at English speakers. That’s why I ask my team to create original content in Italian constantly, like…
Our Favorite Places to Visit in Florence, Italy
Confession time: When I first visited Florence, I wasn’t impressed. To be fair, I was also 21 and had very little appreciation for history or art. Don’t get me wrong, seeing the Duomo made my eyes big + shiny, and my jaw definitely dropped. Back then, though, I just didn’t think it was “authentic” enough….
5 More Tips to Make Your Vino Dreams Come True in Italy
Want to experience wine in la bella Italia? This article is a continuation of my first 5 tips for wine tasting in Italy…you can read it here. If you’re ready for the next 5 read on! 5 More Wine Tasting Tips 1. Go Wine Tasting in the Morning It may seem silly to think about…
Unique Activities in Florence: Renaissance-Style Ceramics Painting
For someone as artistically challenged as me, I know A LOT about traditional Renaissance ceramics painting. I know about mixing iron oxides with water, I know about glazing and how to use traditional squirrel fur brushes and a million historical tidbits. All this and more I learned from my friend Enzo. Besides his…
Italian Vocabulary for the Environmentalist
Given all that’s happened recently with natural disasters and politically, the environment — or the destruction of it — is a hotter topic than ever. (Pun NOT intended.) If you want to discuss this with your language partner, a friend, or family member, how can you express your concerns in Italian? What are the specific,…
Dialogue: Vacationing in the South at the Beach, Pt. II
At The Iceberg Project, we believe the only way you can truly learn a language is by using it in real life. (We also believe that Italian is the best foreign language to learn.) To help you get that real-life experience, we put together this dialogue for you. It’s about a couple — one Italian…
Dialogue: Vacationing in the South at the Beach, Pt. I
At The Iceberg Project, we believe the only way you can truly learn a language is by using it in real life. (We also believe that Italian is the best foreign language to learn.) To help you get that real-life experience, we put together this dialogue for you. It’s about a couple — one Italian…
29 Italian Insults that Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
Click play on the player at the bottom to listen to this podcast or find it on Apple Podcasts.There is something so satisfying about learning swear words in another language. That’s why so many new language learners rush to ask native speakers how to say things like, “f*ck you,” “sh*t,” and “you’re an idiot.” After…