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Grammar Lessons

“Da Mario”: How One Preposition Turns a Restaurant into a Home

“Da Mario”: How One Preposition Turns a Restaurant into a Home

Taking a Closer Look at Four Tricky Italian Words: Attendere, Assistere, Pretendere, Prescindere

Taking a Closer Look at Four Tricky Italian Words: Attendere, Assistere, Pretendere, Prescindere

Tirare: The Italian Verb That Pulls in Two Directions!

Tirare: The Italian Verb That Pulls in Two Directions!

Yodeling about Italian Modal Verbs and a Conjugation Grammar Hack

Yodeling about Italian Modal Verbs and a Conjugation Grammar Hack

Ci: A Small Word That Changes Colors Like a Chameleon!

Ci: A Small Word That Changes Colors Like a Chameleon!

Tiramisu – pick up your cake dolce and eat it too!

Tiramisu – pick up your cake dolce and eat it too!

Body Talk: Expressing Sneezes, Hiccups, Yawns, and other noises our bodies make in Italian!

Body Talk: Expressing Sneezes, Hiccups, Yawns, and other noises our bodies make in Italian!

We Should Have Done This!” — How to Express Regret & Obligation in Italian

We Should Have Done This!” — How to Express Regret & Obligation in Italian

Mastering Italian: How ‘Goccia’ and ‘Gocce’ Inspire Big Gains Through Small drops

Mastering Italian: How ‘Goccia’ and ‘Gocce’ Inspire Big Gains Through Small drops

Understanding Ovunque and Dovunque in Italian

Understanding Ovunque and Dovunque in Italian

Direct Object Pronouns: The Secret Ingredient for Spicing Up Your Italian!

Direct Object Pronouns: The Secret Ingredient for Spicing Up Your Italian!

Is it a masculine or feminine Italian noun? How to tell the difference & why it matters.

Is it a masculine or feminine Italian noun? How to tell the difference & why it matters.

Birds and Bees: The Charm of Nature in Italian — Fun Facts & Vocabulary

Birds and Bees: The Charm of Nature in Italian — Fun Facts & Vocabulary

It’s like looking in a mirror! The reflective world of reflexive and reciprocal verbs!

It’s like looking in a mirror! The reflective world of reflexive and reciprocal verbs!

Makumba: The Summer Anthem That Keeps Us Moving in 2024

Makumba: The Summer Anthem That Keeps Us Moving in 2024

Era vs. È Stato: Mastering the Nuances of Italian Past Tenses

Era vs. È Stato: Mastering the Nuances of Italian Past Tenses

“PRONTO A” e “PRONTO PER” nuove avventure!

“PRONTO A” e “PRONTO PER” nuove avventure!

Is It Worth It?: Understanding ‘Vale la Pena’ and ‘Non Vale la Pena’ in Italian

Is It Worth It?: Understanding ‘Vale la Pena’ and ‘Non Vale la Pena’ in Italian

“Ascoltate, Studenti! The Italian Imperative Tense Made Fun

“Ascoltate, Studenti! The Italian Imperative Tense Made Fun

Egg-squisite Italian Easter Traditions!

Egg-squisite Italian Easter Traditions!

G-Mazing Italian: Master the Perfect Pronunciation of ‘G’!

G-Mazing Italian: Master the Perfect Pronunciation of ‘G’!

Fall in love with the Italian Conditional tense unconditionally!

Fall in love with the Italian Conditional tense unconditionally!

Schianto: Italian Word That Packs a Punch!

Schianto: Italian Word That Packs a Punch!

What happens when a fly jumps on your nose! Italian Idioms Improve Fluency

What happens when a fly jumps on your nose! Italian Idioms Improve Fluency

Unequal Italian Comparisons: Più Di or Più Che?

Unequal Italian Comparisons: Più Di or Più Che?

Unlocking the Power of “Ne”: Your Secret Weapon in Italian Conversations!

Unlocking the Power of “Ne”: Your Secret Weapon in Italian Conversations!

How to use ‘Tanto Quanto’ and ‘Così Come’ for Italian Comparisons of Equality

How to use ‘Tanto Quanto’ and ‘Così Come’ for Italian Comparisons of Equality

“Visitare” or “Andare a Trovare”? Visiting doc or visiting friends — which is correct?

“Visitare” or “Andare a Trovare”? Visiting doc or visiting friends — which is correct?

Conjunction Junction What’s Your Function: Connecting with Però, Ma, Eppure

Conjunction Junction What’s Your Function: Connecting with Però, Ma, Eppure

Italian Direct Object Pronouns: The Secret to Expressive Conversations!

Italian Direct Object Pronouns: The Secret to Expressive Conversations!

Word Alchemy: The Magic of Adding ‘S’ to Transform Italian Words

Word Alchemy: The Magic of Adding ‘S’ to Transform Italian Words

Only in Italy do people complain like a pot of beans! Colorful Expressions

Only in Italy do people complain like a pot of beans! Colorful Expressions

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Tempo di rimboccarsi le maniche! Si cominciano a m Tempo di rimboccarsi le maniche! Si cominciano a montare le tribune e a dare una sistemata a Piazza Grande per la Giostra del Saracino! Il conto alla rovescia per il grande giorno – sabato 21 giugno – è ufficialmente iniziato!
Quanto mi piace questa città! Sono iniziati i pre Quanto mi piace questa città! Sono iniziati i preparativi per la Giostra.
Passeggiata serale per Arezzo. La città che va a Passeggiata serale per Arezzo. La città che va a letto tardi e si alza presto. Sono una civetta, non certo un’allodola! La notte è la mia musa… la mattina, la mia nemica giurata.
Dreaming Sophia: A Love Letter to Italy and the Ar Dreaming Sophia: A Love Letter to Italy and the Art of Reinvention

Every time I return to Italy, it’s as if the memories of all my past adventures come rushing back in waves—especially the moment that changed everything: the months I spent in Florence immersed in art, history, and a new way of life. That unforgettable experience became the inspiration for my very first novel, Dreaming Sophia.

This story is especially dear to me. It follows the journey of an American artist navigating loss and rediscovery, creativity and passion, all through the lens of Italy’s rich beauty and wisdom. Guided by the spirit of the iconic Sophia Loren, the protagonist finds her voice, her strength, and her place in the world.

Through Dreaming Sophia, I pay homage to the transformative magic of Italy—its art, its language, and the dreams it inspires. Of all the novels I’ve written set in Italy, this one is closest to my heart because it reflects the beginning of my own great Italian adventure and the love that continues to grow with every return.

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Sotto il sole toscano con Paola Cortellesi: ironia Sotto il sole toscano con Paola Cortellesi: ironia, cinema e la pace come arte

Under the Tuscan Sun with Paola Cortellesi: Irony, Cinema, and Peace as a Form of Art

Sotto il sole toscano: un incontro con Paola CortellesiUnder the Tuscan sun: a meeting with Paola Cortellesi

Sabato 7 giugno, sotto il caldo sole toscano, ho avuto il grande piacere di visitare Rondine Cittadella della Pace per
#ArtOfPeace #CeAncoraDoman #IronyAndResistance #ItalianCinema #PaolaCortellesi #PostwarVoices #RondineCittadinaPace #TheresStillTomorrow #WomenInFilm

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Paola ed io alla cittadina di pace per sentire Pao Paola ed io alla cittadina di pace per sentire Paola Cortellesi parlare!

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