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Guess the Italian or Neapolitan Proverb – Episode 1

April 19, 2026 By Larry Aiello

In this video, it is a Zoom session with my Italian meetup group in Tampa Bay, where we try to guess Italian or Neapolitan proverbs or sayings. At first, we pronounce the proverb, and then we try to take a guess at what it may mean in English. Many Italian proverbs have the … [Read more...]

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The Problems with Palermo Sicily and What Tourists Don’t See

March 23, 2026 By Larry Aiello

Problems with Palermo Sicily and what tourists don't see - a blog post about my pet peeves - www.LearnItalianWithLarry.com

In this video I will share some of the problems with Palermo Sicily and what tourists don't see when they visit the Sicilian capital. These are my pet-peeves that drive me crazy when I walk through this town that has so much to offer. Palermo dazzles with vibrant … [Read more...]

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Expressions about Narcissists in Italian

March 13, 2026 By Larry Aiello

An image trying to comically display an Italian narcissist which looks like it was taken along the Amalfi Coast - Un'immagine che tenta di ritrarre in chiave comica un narcisista italiano, scattata apparentemente lungo la Costiera Amalfitana.

It seems like narcissism is rampant these days. We all know one or maybe even an entire family. Here are some words of advice or expressions about narcissists in Italian to give you encouragement and compassion. And always seek mental health if you are having a hard time dealing … [Read more...]

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Make a Good Day in Italian

February 25, 2026 By Larry Aiello

Make it a good day - image of a pretty woman walking through Rome

Don’t wait for a good day to come to you. Non aspettare che arrivi il giorno giusto. Many people are waiting for the right job, spouse, house, solar position, etc., before they allow themselves to be happy. Molte persone aspettano il lavoro giusto, il coniuge, la casa giusta, … [Read more...]

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What does Bancarella mean in Italian?

February 20, 2026 By Larry Aiello

What does bancarella mean in Italian? It means street stalls and in this picture is an example of some holiday street stalls with vendors selling various items in Mexico City. Picture is from a blog post: https://learnitalianwithlarry.com/what-does-bancarella-mean-italian/

In this video, I am in Mexico City explaining a little confusing but interesting nuance of the Italian language between these three words: banca, banco, and bancarella. These 3 words share a root but have different meanings and usages. Bancarella in … [Read more...]

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Can you guess what the Italian or Neapolitan saying or proverb is? This is from my meetup group where we did a zoom call to figure out the Italian proverb.

Guess the Italian or Neapolitan Proverb – Episode 2

In this video, it is the second Zoom session with my Italian meetup group in the Tampa area, where … [Scopri di più... ]

Italian Proverbs

Amor non conosce travaglio - love never tires
Amor non conosce travaglio – love never tires
buon seme dà buoni frutti
Buon Seme Dà Buoni Frutti
Help Yourself and God will Help You!
Aiutati che Dio Ti Aiuta – Help Yourself and God will Help You
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