italian expressions

How to Supercharge Your Vocabulary Flashcards for the Digital Age

I have a confession to make: I hate language learning flashcards. Well, I used to, anyway. Before you reach for your pitchforks, hear me out: The traditional vocabulary flashcard suffers from two key problems. Flashcards are, in my opinion: — Cumbersome – Flashcards take up space, and lots of it. If you’re using index cards,…

Differences in Dating Between Americans and Italians

Ok…First things first…Big shout out to any of my cross cultural couples out there reading this. YOU GUYS ARE ROCK STARS! I know this, because I too am part of a cross-cultural coupling, and while it is AMAZING it also presents its unique challenges. And it can be hard, really hard, to overcome some of…

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

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…

Dialogue: Vacationing in the South at the Beach, Pt. II

Dialogue: Vacationing in the South at the Beach, Pt. I

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…

3 Main Ways to Use the Word Proprio in Italian

This episode’s audio doesn’t exist, and we have technology to blame (poof! gone into cyberspace!). Instead of listening to this episode, feel free to use the notes below to learn more about the topic. And if you’re like, “CHER, NO. I NEED THIS EPISODE,” then let me know in the comments below. I’ll put it…

11 More Italian Expressions You Never Learned in the Classroom

This is a continuation of the first post: 11 Italian Expressions You Never Learned in the Classroom. 1.) Che merda! – What shit. I would use this in a terrible situation. Like “Man, who ate all of my pasta!? Che merda!” They also say ‘Che giornata di merda!’ – What a shitty day. 2.) Che coglione!…

Phrases to Sign Letters and Emails in Italian

In English, I have signed my letters and emails so many different ways. Among my favorites are: — Best – For more formal emails — With gratitude – For emails directed to friends or colleagues — With so much love – For close friends & family Of course, the list could go on depending on…

How to Make Plans in Italian

“Sei libera stasera?” I smiled as I read the message. Yep, in a town where I knew exactly four people, I was definitely free. “A che ora?” I responded – at what time? “Alle 9?” He asked. “Perfetto, ci vediamo in Piazza della Repubblica, va bene?” I responded, wanting to avoid the back and forth…