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[Italian Books] The Perfect Book To Start Reading in Italian

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If you are studying a foreign language and love reading books, it comes a time when you want to start reading books in that language.

However, finding the right book can be a problem. Sometimes teachers recommend classics but those books can often be quite difficult. And even some contemporary novels can be a struggle if you are not a fluent reader yet.

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[Hidden Italy] A Castle in Piedmont That Takes You Back in Time

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There is a castle in Piedmont that makes you feel as if you are in a 19th-century novel. 

It is the Miradolo Castle near Pinerolo, a fascinating small town at the entrance to the Chisone Valley, at the foot of the Alps, southwest of Turin.

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[Italian Grammar] How To Use Mica in Italian

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Some little words in Italian can be trickier than big grammar topics.

One of these words, for example, is mica. I talked about it in my latest YouTube live stream and, since I have often been asked for tips on how to use mica in Italian, I thought writing a post about it to summarize its use would be useful.

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[Italian Books] An Engaging Novel Set in The Mountains of Abruzzo

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I have read a fascinating book recently.

It’s a book that reflects on family ties and the power of the past, which sometimes is impossible to escape. There’s also a little bit of a mystery, which makes the novel intriguing, and nature plays a key role in the story, almost acting as a proper character.

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[Hidden Italy] There Are Still Some Non-Touristy Areas in Tuscany

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As hard as it may seem, finding areas in Tuscany that are off the beaten path is still possible.

Even though Tuscany is a very popular tourist destination – which is perfectly understandable since it is so gorgeous! – and places are usually quite crowded in the region, there are still some lesser-known areas that are very beautiful and full of things to see and discover.

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