Gianni Rodari (1920-1980), the author of Favole al telefono (1962) (English translation, Telephone Tales), is the most important Italian children’s author of the 20th century. He is largely known in Italy and Eastern Europe and was particularly relevant to the USSR when it existed. In fact, his “ties” to the former Soviet Union have somewhat prevented Rodari from becoming a household name in Western countries such as the United States, notwithstanding he is very well regarded by critics and scholars.
Category Archives: Italian culture
10 Italian superstitions you should know
In this article we will show you some Italian superstitions that, as you know, Italians take very seriously. Many of these superstitions have to do with aspects of life such as marriage, wealth, but also a very human fear or phobia to aging and death –to the extent that Italians do not appreciate jokes about the last two and show the horn sign to ward themselves off. Learning the culture –and superstition are essential to this culture– will help us learn Italian. Continue reading
Italian summer vocabulary you need to learn
If you’re planning on enjoying some holidays during these newly recovered times of –kind of– unrestricted circulation, and you have Italy in mind as your destination, you definitely need to learn some Italian summer vocabulary. Continue reading
60 Italian pet names you can use for your dog or cat
Using Italian pet names will make you unique in the neighbourhood. I think you will need to learn some Italian as there’s so much beauty to their names. Wait a minute before buying a pet; you must have a name in mind whether getting a “Gatto” or a “Cane”; choosing the right name is crucial. Continue reading
Learn the difference between Latin and Italian with examples
People say that the Italian language is similar to other languages but have you ever wondered the difference between Latin and Italian? Why do they seem so similar yet so different? Well, today we are going to look into that and hopefully, you’ll get to learn something even as you continue to learn Italian. Continue reading
10 interesting facts about Italy you must know
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or fluent in the Italian language, I am sure that as you learn Italian there are some interesting facts about Italy that you’ve come across. Continue reading
Italian opera. Why is it sung in Italian?
Ever wondered about Italian opera? Have you ever listened to it? It’s amazing, isn’t it? The best part is that listening to Italian opera singers or Italian classical singers can help you to learn Italian. If you’ve never heard of Italian opera, no worries, we got you!
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The 50 most beautiful Italian words you need to learn
Most people learn the Italian language due to the beautiful Italian words found in their vocabulary. No matter your reasons for studying Italian, one thing that we all agree on is the beautiful Italian words spoken by the people. Continue reading
Which language to learn: Italian vs Spanish
Hola! Ciao! Which language do you think is more interesting, Italian vs Spanish? Honestly, I believe they both have their pros and cons. Is Italian similar to Spanish? Is Italian and Spanish similar? Both languages do have some similarities and differences and that’s what we are going to look at today. Continue reading