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[Hidden Italy] The peaceful beauty of inland Ligurian villages: Apricale and Perinaldo

10/15/2020

Apricale and Perinaldo are two stunning inland Ligurian villages that you can discover in this post
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As I always say, seaside locations in Liguria are stunning but it’s the inland that that holds the nicest surprises.

Liguria is famous for its picturesque towns by the sea but if you are willing to explore further on the hills, you’ll find some places that perfectly represent the character of Liguria: introverted, shy, not talkative at all.

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Using Instagram Stories For Your Italian Listening Practice

10/01/2020

Instagram Stories are a perfect tool to practice languages. In this post, you'll find some interesting profiles to use for your Italian listening practice
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Instagram is a really awesome tool for practicing languages. 

Even when it was only used to share photos, it was a great way to learn new words, improve vocabulary, or practice reading comprehension. Nowadays, with Instagram Stories, Ig Tv, and Reels, it is literally packed with useful content you can use to improve your language skills.

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Expats in Italy: An Interview With Susan Dufresne, Who Left The States for a New Life in Guardia Sanframondi, A Small Town in Campania

09/17/2020

Today I chat with Susan Dufresne about life in Guardia Sanframondi, a small village in Campania, Italy

It’s been a while but I am finally able to chat with an expat again!

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing one of my students, a lovely lady called Susan Dufresne. Susan lives in a place I had never heard of, a small town in Campania called Guardia Sanframondi, and the tales of her life there are so interesting that I asked her to share her experience. 

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How To Make The Most of Giorno Dopo Giorno (And Of Language Practice in General)

09/03/2020

If you are looking for some good Italian practice, Giorno dopo giorno is the perfect program for you to be inspired and study a bit every day
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I have received a few inquiries about Giorno dopo giorno, lately and I’d love to share some of my answers with you. 

I have decided to do it because, while answering emails requiring more information about the service, I have realized that some of the tips I gave can be applied to language learning in general, and I thought they might be useful for all students.

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A Short Summer Break: A Few Days In Cinque Terre (Returning After 10 Years)

08/13/2020

Visit Cinque Terre in Two Days: What to See and Do in This Amazing Italian Location
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In the past few years, every time people would ask me recommendations about visiting Cinque Terre, I would always tell them: “Don’t go”. 

It’s not that I don’t like Cinque Terre, I think they are one of the most beautiful areas in my region – and in Italy in general –  but going there had recently become impossible. And it’s probably because I like Cinque Terre so much that I have always told people to avoid them: I didn’t want them to be disappointed by such a marvelous place.

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