I Think Italian

08/24/2026

What do you see in this photo? Describe it in Italian.

08/23/2026

Oggi facciamo quattro chiacchiere.

07/22/2026

🇮🇹 Italian: the world's sexiest language?

L'italiano non è solo una delle lingue più amate al mondo.

Secondo la piattaforma di apprendimento linguistico Babbel, l'accento italiano è stato eletto il più sexy in assoluto.

Ma forse il vero fascino dell'italiano va oltre il suo suono.

È una lingua che racconta emozioni, arte, storia, musica e tradizioni. Ogni parola porta con sé un pezzo della cultura italiana e impararla significa aprire una porta su un mondo ricco di bellezza e autenticità.

E tu, cosa trovi più affascinante della lingua italiana? ❤️🇮🇹

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Italian is not only one of the world's most beloved languages.

According to the language learning platform Babbel, the Italian accent has been voted the sexiest in the world.

But perhaps the true charm of Italian goes far beyond the way it sounds.

It is a language that expresses emotion, art, history, music, and tradition. Every word carries a piece of Italian culture, and learning it opens the door to a world rich in beauty and authenticity.

What do you find most fascinating about the Italian language? ❤️🇮🇹

07/19/2026

Cari studenti,

Today we took a break from our textbook and explored another important aspect of learning Italian: culture.

Language is much more than grammar and vocabulary. Music, films, and proverbs all help us understand how Italians think, communicate, and express emotions. By surrounding yourself with authentic Italian, you will naturally improve your listening skills and become more familiar with the rhythm and sound of the language.

This week's homework
1. Listen to Lucio Battisti: /www.youtube.com/watch?v=tveolG9itU4&list=PLP8UjARyH0gW7xTCMTVpqfKPs3jgZVhM0/

Listen to his songs while driving, cooking, walking, or doing chores.
This is a great way to practice passive listening.
If you have time, look up the lyrics (testo), follow along as you listen, and translate any unfamiliar words. This is active listening and will help build your vocabulary.

2. Learn about Lucio Battisti

Read a short biography to discover why he is considered one of Italy's greatest singer-songwriters and one of the leading figures of the canzone d'autore movement.

3. Watch an Italian classic

If you have time, watch La Strada (1954), directed by Federico Fellini, with English subtitles.
Even if you don't understand every word, you'll gain valuable exposure to authentic spoken Italian and one of the masterpieces of Italian cinema.

4. Learn a proverb/www.readingitalian.com/italian-proverbs?
Choose one Italian proverb to memorize.

Remember, proverbs are not to be taken literally. They carry a deeper meaning and are an important part of everyday Italian language and culture.

Keep listening!

The more you hear Italian, the more familiar it becomes. Don't worry about understanding every word. Simply exposing yourself to the language regularly will make a noticeable difference over time.

Enjoy the music, the film, and the proverbs. Most importantly, have fun discovering another side of Italian culture!

06/26/2026

🇮🇹 Heading to Italy? Master the art of the greeting! 😉

One of the biggest pitfalls for learners is knowing when to be formal and when to be casual. Get it wrong, and you might get a funny look from the barista! ☕

Here’s a quick cheat sheet based on the essentials:

👋 Casual: Ciao (friends, family)
🏪 In-between: Salve (shops, polite but not stiff)
🕴️ Formal: Buongiorno (AM) / Buonasera (PM)

❓ Asking "How are you?"

Informal: Come stai?

Formal: Come sta?
(Pro tip: avoid yes/no questions like "Are you ok?" – keep the conversation flowing!)

👋 Saying goodbye:

Casual: Ciao ciao! / A presto

Formal: Arrivederci / Arrivederla

💬 Now, over to YOU! Have you ever accidentally used the wrong greeting in Italy (or another country with strict formal/informal rules)? What happened – did they laugh, correct you, or just stare? 😂

Share your funniest language blunder below! 👇 Let's swap travel tales and learn from each other's oops moments.

05/05/2026

L’albero di fronte alla mia finestra è bellissimo!

E tu c’è l’hai un albero?

Scegli come rispondere

Si, c’è l’ho / No, non c’è l’ho

04/13/2026

A warm welcome to everyone who has recently joined our page 🤍
We’re so happy to have you here!

If you’re new, tell us in the comments:
👉 Why are you learning Italian?

Whether it’s for travel, culture, or personal growth, we’re here to support your journey 🇮🇹

Benvenuti!

04/12/2026

Consigli pratici per viaggiare in Italia

Viaggiare in Italia è una bellissima esperienza. Ci sono città famose, piccoli borghi, mare, montagne, arte, buon cibo e tante cose da vedere. Però, per vivere bene il viaggio, è utile conoscere anche alcune regole pratiche della vita quotidiana italiana. In questo articolo trovi consigli semplici e utili per organizzare meglio il tuo viaggio. .............................

Testo adatto al livello B1: non troppo semplice, ma nemmeno troppo difficile. L’obiettivo è capire il contenuto generale, individuare le informazioni importanti e usare il lessico nuovo in modo attivo.

Dopo la lettura, prova a rispondere alle domande.

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04/10/2026

Have you ever been to Italy? Where? Let me know!

04/06/2026

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