Linguistic Classification of Italian Italian: a Romance Language Linguistically speaking, Italian is classified as a Romance language. The adjective “Romance” means it evolved from the regional dialects spoken during the Roman Empire. It is Italy’s official language and is primarily spoken in parts of Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, Istria (Croatia), and Slovene Istria (Slovenia). Just like ..read more

What Should I use Language Apps for? Language apps are an easy and accessible way to approach language learning. They can be effective tools for improving language skills, particularly for beginners and intermediate learners. In my experience with language apps, I noticed how handy they are to practice grammar and vocabulary. And guess what? Even ..read more

A Journey Through the Beauty of the Italian Language Italian is a Romance language that originates from Latin – the language of the ancient Roman Empire. As the Empire fell apart in the 5th century, ancient Latin started evolving into different dialects, which developed into what we know today as Romance Languages. With literature writings ..read more

Understanding Linguistic Relativity What is linguistic relativity? Ever since I first stumbled upon the concept of linguistic relativity, or the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis as it’s formally known, I’ve been fascinated by the idea that the language we speak might actually shape the way we think. This theory isn’t new—it’s been around since the early 20th century ..read more

Here is the blog post with formatting applied: How Long does it Take to Learn Italian? Learning a language is a complex process that is different for each individual based on several different factors. Have you studied a foreign language before? Is Italian easy to learn? How much time can you dedicate to learning Italian ..read more

What does ora che mean in Italian? Before we start with today’s post, we recommend listening to this song to get in the mood: “Ora che ho te” by Claudio Baglioni. Have a look at some of the lyrics and focus on the meaning of ora che: Ora che ho te Amo l’altra gente ..read more

Do you wish to study Italian? Puzzled by the apostrophe in Italian? This simple guide will teach you all about elisione and troncamento. Quickly master the utilization of the apostrophe! How to use the apostrophe in Italian language? Apostrophes in Italian language are essential to master. They help with elision and truncation, changing how words ..read more

Introduction to Italian opera composers Italy’s opera composers are legendary! Creating music that captures every emotion and experience, they have left an indelible mark on classical music. Their operas tell stories and transport listeners to another realm. These passionate maestros have dedicated their lives to making music that speaks to people across generations. By embracing ..read more

Key Takeaway: The Italian language has a rich and varied heritage characterized by a diversity of regional dialects, each with their unique pronunciation, vocabulary, and syntax differences. Italian dialects are classified into three main groups based on geographic location: Northern dialects, Tuscan and Central dialects, and Southern and Extreme Southern dialects, with Sardinian considered a ..read more

Familiar with Starbucks? Forget it! In Italy you can experience something even better. No more fancy Frappuccinos. Dive into the Italian coffee culture and enjoy an incredible experience. Ready to step out of your comfort zone? It’s time to explore Italian cuisine! Italian coffee culture Italy’s “caffe”s are not just for a quick coffee ..read more