Category Italian Culture

Italian Culture

Are You Sinking Venice?

Filmmakers Caterina Tarducci documenting aqua alta in Venice, Italy for the documentary Tied Into Me

'Tied Into Me' is a documentary that explores a ubiquitous question "Is Venice Sinking?" through the intimate lens of real-life adventure. Daryl Smith is an Irish expat racing to save his sunken houseboat after the 2019 floods in Venice, Italy. Can he save his dreams and his beloved boat Gina?

Brandy Shearer
December 22, 2021
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Italian Culture

Learn to Speak Italian, 5 Tips

5 Tips to Learn to Speak Italian by Language Teacher Gloria Spagnoli

Learning Italian and finding speaking is the hardest part? Tips from an Italian teacher to learn to speak Italian with confidence.

Italian Culture

Are Italians Rude?

Why native English-speaking foreigners are sometimes shocked when visiting Italy for the first time. Pros & Cons of life in Italy blog series.

Brandy Shearer
March 31, 2021
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Italian Culture

What Cheek Pinching Means in Italy

In Italy cheek pinching is done with affection. It’s an endearing way to let someone younger know they are cute or sweet. Ever see something so darn cute you just have to reach out and pinch of squeeze it? You’re…

Brandy Shearer
October 22, 2020
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Italian Culture

Italian vs American Homes, 23 Quirky Differences

Italian Homes vs American Homes Balconies

Italian vs American Homes, are there many differences? Many! Age & Size to Screens & Garbage Disposals. The 23 Biggest Differences between Italian Homes and American Homes. American homes are very different than Italian homes. Some of the differences are…

Brandy Shearer
October 16, 2020
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Italian Culture

Italian American Heritage Month 2020 Honoree is Dr. Fauci!

Dr Fauci Honored Italian American Heritage Month

Dr. Anthony Fauci is being honored for Italian American Heritage Month this October. When & Who started Italian American Heritage month + virtual celebration ideas.