30 Minute Italian

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Which Words from English Made the Cut in Italian? (or Parole Straniere Usate in Italiano) Sep 23, 2014

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Learn some words in Italian that come from English, like nerd, cupcake, and whiskey.

What is it like to be an expat in Florence? (An Interview with Alexandra Lawrence) Sep 17, 2014

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Alexandra Lawrence tells you exactly what it takes to make it as an expat while learning the culture through the language.

12 More Phrases that Stalk the Subjunctive Mood Sep 02, 2014

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Here are twelve phrases in Italian that are typically used with the subjunctive mood to express thoughts, opinions, desires, fear, etc.

How to Write a Birthday Card in Italian (or how to wish friends another year older in a classy way) Aug 26, 2014

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Learn how to write a birthday card in Italian to a friend, your significant other, family, or on Twitter.

How does someone start a business in Rome? (An Interview with Linda + Steve from The Beehive Hotel) Aug 19, 2014

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Learn how Linda and Steve started The Beehive Hotel/Hostel in Rome, Italy.

How to "Ne" and "Ci" in Italian Aug 12, 2014

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Learn the various ways you can use the words "ne" and "ci" in Italian.

20 Phrases for Telling a Captivating Story in Italian Aug 05, 2014

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Learn how to tell a story in Italian with twenty phrases.

What would it be like to live in Orvieto, Italy? (An Interview with Toni DeBella) Jul 31, 2014

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Learn how and why Toni DeBella, from Orvieto or Bust, moved to Orvieto, Italy and her experiences as an American expat.

3 Verbs in Italian Every Beginner Should Master Jul 29, 2014

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Learn three verbs that every beginner should master in Italian in the past tense, present tense, subjunctive tense, and future tense.

The Differences Between Nulla e Niente in Italiano Jul 22, 2014

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Learn when to use niente and/or nulla in Italian.