Instantly Italy

Italian language, culture and travel tips

È ora di lavorare! A List of Words and Phrases to Improve Your Italian Work Vocabulary

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I bet you are not studying Italian in order to work in Italy. 

Probably you are doing it to reconnect with your roots and ancestors, maybe you are doing it because you came to Italy once and fell in love with the country or maybe just because you think that Italian is a wonderful language and you want to be able to say something more than “Buongiorno!“, when you visit Italy.

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What is Italian On The Road?

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You ask, I answer: Italian On The Road is a new service that gives you the chance to speak Italian in Italy, with a teacher and native speaker (me) by your side.

I have been working on a few different new products and ideas lately, but this one came to my mind all of a sudden. As soon as I had the idea, I liked it so much that I wanted to launch it straight away.

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Do You Know How To Properly Use Prego When Speaking Italian?

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Last week, while I was chatting with a student, I got asked one of the simplest questions ever. 

I was having a Chiacchieriamo session with a lovely lady I get to catch with every morning at breakfast time. She has been living in Italy for a few years now and has a very good command of the language but is still struggling with some very simple things.

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Instantly Italy Has Just Turned Four, Let’s Celebrate!

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I almost can’t believe I have been running Instantly Italy for four years now!

Every year the birthday of my business arrives without me thinking about it. It is always a surprise but also a time to look back and reflect on my work. I always take this moment as an opportunity to think about what I have done, what I could have done better, what was good and what not and to see how can I improve and do better in the future.

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It’s Valentine’s Day! Here Are Some Italian Words Related To Love That You May Need To Know

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Buon San Valentino! Do you want to speak of love? Why don’t you do it in Italian?

They always say that Italian is the language of love, right? So, it is useful to know some nice Italian words to use if you want to impress your loved one – be he or she Italian or not.

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Some of my favorite Italian classic novels (available in English too)

If you want to Be Italian For A Weekend, you can join the Vespa ride and get a three-day email crash course about Italian culture! You will also get full access to Your Italian Toolbox, a library of Italian learning materials.

“Can you recommend some good Italian books?” is one of the questions I get asked the most. 

Reading is one of my most favorite things in life, so this question always makes me really happy. I try to write about books as much as I can, here on my blog, and I am always looking for interesting reads to suggest you.

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Some English Words That Are Used In Italian With A Different Meaning

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The Italian language includes some English words used with a different meaning but also words that Italians think are English when actually they are not. 

One of the funniest things about my work is chatting with people and laughing with them about words with different meanings or uses, depending on the language.

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Some Common Italian Grammar Mistakes That Native Speakers Make All The Time

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Are you scared of speaking Italian? Are you afraid of making mistakes? No, worries. We Italians make them all the time (myself included).

I know, I teach Italian and I shouldn’t admit that sometimes I make little mistakes when speaking my own language. That’s very unprofessional of me, right? Well, no, I don’t think so.

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How To Buy Groceries in Italy: What To Say And Do in Italian Grocery Stores and Supermarkets

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Shopping for food is one of the activities like the most when I am abroad.

Going to open-air markets or visiting the supermarket is a true adventure and a great way to know a certain town or country better: the farther from your hometown you are, the funnier it is.  There is a lot you can learn about a place if you go grocery shopping, so it’s an experience I totally recommend you, in Italy especially, where food is more than a religion.

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10 Basic Italian Phrases You Need To Know If You Visit Italy (Plus One)

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You don’t need to speak Italian if you come to Italy, obviously, but knowing a few basic phrases could definitely help. 

Knowing a bit of the language is a matter of survival if you go to remote or off-the-beaten-track Italian locations but mastering a few basic words and phrases can be a great idea even if you go to tourist places, where most people know English.

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