In the video below, I talk about the Festa dei Morti in Italy as I show street scenes from Palermo, Sicily. I explain the meaning of the holiday and how Sicilians remember their loved ones who are no longer with them. There are traditions with Sicilian sweets that pertain to … [Read more...]
How to say Various Birds in Italian
In this video, we’ll learn how to say various bird names in Italian—the Italian names for seven familiar birds, along with their English meanings and simple pronunciation guides. Do you know how to say swan, duck, rooster, hen, flamingo, penguin, and seagull in … [Read more...]
The Italian Verb to Fall or Cadere
In the video below I show an example of the Italian verb to fall or cadere. https://youtube.com/shorts/kzCOdu05-lE?si=rlpPR2q2251r4DFE When learning Italian, one of the most useful verbs to know is cadere, which means “to fall.” Whether you are talking about falling down, … [Read more...]
Italian Inspiration about Opinions – Liberating!
We all know the old saying. Opinions are like anuses. Everyone has one. Conosciamo tutti il vecchio detto: le opinioni sono come gli ani. Ognuno ne ha uno. But the most important opinion in your life is your own. Once you realize that the opinions of others are not the most … [Read more...]
The Italian noun Gondola – a video from Mexico City
In this video below I am in Mexico City discussing the Italian noun gondola. https://youtube.com/shorts/ScrSrlzrYtM?si=fMeDQLEGpsFJ1gQu In Italian, góndola refers primarily to: the long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat traditionally used in Venice, propelled with a single … [Read more...]
