Ferragosto – Italian Holiday Time in August Follow Caterina during Ferragosto -the major holiday that takes place in Italy during August -in the Conversational Italian for Travelers series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one […]
One-Pot Italian Chicken Cacciatore Italian Chicken Cacciatore — A delicious and easy-to-make family dinner. Try it tonight! Try One-Pot Italian Chicken Cacciatore for YOUR Italian Dinner Tonight! The recipe title, “One-Pot Italian Chicken Cacciatore,” refers to a type of meat stew made in Italy, presumably when a hunter would bring home a fresh catch. Or possibly, […]
Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Tart Italian chocolate hazelnut tart: It’s delicious for dessert! Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Tart This Italian chocolate hazelnut tart (crostata) blends two classic Italian ingredients that go perfectly with one another to create a delicious, sweet end to any meal. I think you will agree that a slice of this chocolate tart […]
Easter Lamb Roast, Italian Style Easter Lamb Roast, Italian Style The most moist and flavorful Easter lamb is Italian—and easy to make! Try it for a special Easter dinner. Try Italian Style Easter Lamb Roast for a Special Easter Dinner! The Easter holiday and the Easter lamb for dinner have been linked together in Italy far […]
Italian Pot Roast in Barolo Wine for Sunday Dinner Italian Pot Roast in Barolo Wine The most moist and flavorful pot roast is Italian—and easy to make! Try it for a special Sunday dinner. Try Italian Pot Roast in Barolo Wine for YOUR Sunday Dinner! “Do Italians really make pot roast?” I am happy to share […]
Travel Italy: Italian Hosts and their Guests Follow Caterina and read about Italian hosts and their guests in Italy in the Conversational Italian for Travelers series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues […]
Italian Subjunctive (Part 5): Italian Hypothetical Phrases – Italian Family Reunion The Italian subjunctive mood can be used to make Italian hypothetical phrases and talk about your own Italian family history! Speak Italian: Italian Subjunctive Mood with Italian Hypothetical Phrases – Past Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning […]
Italian Subjunctive (Part 4): Italian Hypothetical Phrases of Love The Italian subjunctive mood can be used to make Italian hypothetical phrases and talk about love! Speak Italian: Italian Subjunctive Mood with Italian Hypothetical Phrases Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning to speak Italian and can […]
Italian Travelers: Sightseeing Today! Follow Caterina and read about Italian travelers and sightseeing today in Italy in the Conversational Italian for Travelers series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one […]
Speak Italian: About Italian Movies and Love Everything you need to know to talk about Italian movies and love… in Italian! Speak Italian: About Italian Movies and Love Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning how to speak Italian […]
Making Italian Reservations for Your Summer Vacation Follow Caterina and learn how to make YOUR Italian reservations in the Conversational Italian for Travelers series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one […]
Speak Italian: Italian Beach Vacation Revisited by Phone Everything you need to know to talk over the phone about your Italian beach vacation… in Italian! Speak Italian: Italian Beach Vacation Revisited by Phone Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages […]
Italian Dialogue Practice: Shopping in Italy Use our Italian practice tips to go shopping in Italy! Listen to our Italian dialogue about two cousins in an Italian shop! Italian Dialogue Practice: Shopping in Italy Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning how to speak Italian […]
Italian Subjunctive Mood Practice: Planning Your Italian Vacation Planning your Italian vacation? Use our Italian subjunctive mood practice tips to write your own Italian email! Revisit the Italian subjunctive mood! Italian Subjunctive Mood Practice: Planning Your Italian Vacation Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning […]
Italian Barista Asks, “Cappuccino, Anyone?” Follow Caterina and read about Italian girlfriends meeting at an Italian bar for cappuccino in the Conversational Italian for Travelers series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story […]
Italian Subjunctive Mood Practice: Emailing Italian Families Use our Italian practice tips to write your own Italian email! Revisit the Italian subjunctive mood when writing emails! Italian Practice: Emailing Italian Families Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning how to speak Italian and can read […]
Shop Italian Fashion for Your Next Vacation! Follow Caterina and shop Italian in the Conversational Italian for Travelers series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one chapter to the next, […]
Italian Subjunctive (Part 3): Speak Italian! The Italian subjunctive mood is easy to conjugate, but tricky to use! Speak Italian: How to Use the Italian Subjunctive Mood Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning to speak Italian and can read and comprehend quite a […]
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Visiting Italy? Reading Italian Menus Visiting Italy? Follow Caterina for tips on how to read the Italian menus at your favorite restaurant—from the Conversational Italian series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one […]
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Italian Subjunctive (Part 2): Speak Italian! The Italian subjunctive mood is easy to conjugate, but tricky to use! Speak Italian: How to Use the Italian Subjunctive Mood Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning to speak Italian and can read and comprehend quite a bit […]
Visiting Italy? Italian Restaurant Tips Visiting Italy? Follow Caterina for tips on how to order at your favorite Italian restaurant—from the Conversational Italian series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one chapter […]
Italian Subjunctive (Part 1): Speak Italian! The Italian subjunctive mood is easy to conjugate, but tricky to use! Speak Italian: How to Use the Italian Subjunctive Mood Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning to speak Italian and can read and comprehend quite a […]
Drive Italy! When in Rome, Drive as the Romans Do! Drive Italy! Follow Caterina and get tips on driving a car in Italy from the Conversational Italian series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the […]
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Speak Italian: A Story About… Love! Everything you need to know to talk about love… in Italian! Speak Italian: A Story About… Love! Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning how to speak Italian and can read and […]
High-Speed Italian Trains Freccia and Italo for Travel in Italy Follow Caterina in the Conversational Italian for Travelers series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one chapter to the […]
Speak Italian: All About… What I Am Doing! Speak Italian: Everything you need to know … to describe your day in Italian! Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning how to speak Italian and can read and comprehend quite a bit of the language. Meraviglioso! But have you tried to take […]
Drive Italy! Renting Cars to Drive in Italy Drive Italy! Follow Caterina and learn how to rent a car in the Conversational Italian series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues […]
Arriving in Venice for Your Italian Adventure Start your Italian adventure in Venice… Follow Caterina in the Conversational Italian for Travelers series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one chapter […]
Train Travel in Italy for Your Dream Vacation Follow Caterina in the Conversational Italian for Travelers series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one chapter to the next, […]
Speak Italian: Passato Remoto – Let’s Tell a Story! Everything you need to know to tell your family’s story… in Italian! Speak Italian: Passato Remoto – Let’s Tell a Story! Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning […]
Cuccidati: Traditional Sicilian Christmas Cookies Cuccidati are traditional Sicilian Christmas cookies—try my family recipe enjoyed for three generations here in America! Cuccidati: Traditional Sicilican Christmas Cookies Italian Christmas traditions are unique to each region of the Italy and have been lovingly handed down within families through the generations. Cuccidati – a version of Christmas cookie that probably […]
Pesto alla Genovese Meets American Aquaponic Farming in Chicago Pesto is a unique green sauce that originated from the piquant basil grown around the city of Genoa and is now loved the world over. Pesto alla Genovese Meets American Aquaponic Farming in Chicago Pesto alla Genovese is the famous bright green “pasta sauce” from the northern Italian region […]