Here is the conjugation of the of the Italian verb graffiare which means to scratch. Cats like to scratch and some people like to annoyingly scratch the blackboard at school. The verb is a regular one, which means it is conjugated like most of the rest of the verbs in Italian … [Read more...]
Cultural Differences in Expressing “You’re Welcome” in Italian from Medellin, Colombia
In this video, I will discuss some cultural differences in the usage of expressing "you're welcome" after saying "thank you." These nuances typically occur after a transaction has taken place in a store, restaurant, or other type of business. You're Welcome - … [Read more...]
What is a Furgone in Italian?
What is a furgone in Italian? These are the strange three-wheeled vehicles that you are likely to encounter when you visit Palermo, Italy. In this video, I am in Palermo. As I walk down a typical street in Palermo, outside the tourist zone, I come across a strange … [Read more...]
Various Flavors of Sicilian Granita
In this video you will learn the various flavors of Sicilian granita that you can buy when you visit Italy. What is a granita? A granita is a semi-frozen dessert that you will often find in Italy, especially in Sicily. They are made with various fruit flavors or even coffee or … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce the Letter G in Italian
In this video we will be going over how to pronounce the letter G in Italian. The letter G is pronounced differently depending on what vowel comes after the letter G. I will also be showing you the Sherbeth Gelato Festival that is held every November in Palermo, Sicily. The … [Read more...]
