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[Italian Books] The Passenger: Rome

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What I have chosen as the topic for today’s post is probably one of the most honest books about Rome I have read recently. 

Actually, it is not exactly a book because of its very unique format but it can absolutely be read as a non-fiction book about Rome and about what it really means to live in the city.

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Using Songs To Practice Italian: Five Songs To Study Verbs

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I know I am saying something really obvious but music is a great tool to practice a foreign language.

I have always loved music a lot and this has been really helpful to practice and improve my English. Over the years, I have consumed hours and hours of English music, which has helped me memorize thousands of English words and phrases.

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[Hidden Italy] Alta Langa, A Peaceful Corner of Paradise in Piedmont

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When you say the word Langa, people immediately think of wine, cheese, and truffles.

In fact, the Langhe, the hilly area around Alba in Piedmont, is one of the most famous gastronomic regions in the world. In autumn, people literally flock to the region to taste its delicious wine and maybe a bit of its superb white truffle.

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[Italian Grammar] Prendere and Portare: What is The Difference Between These Two Verbs??

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The use of prendere and portare can be really tricky.

These two verbs are frequently translated as ‘to take’ in English and this makes students really confused when they need to use them. With this post, I want to try and see if I can help you figure out how to distinguish these two verbs.

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