Category Archives: Abitudini

The language or languages that we speak…

Posted on June 2, 2016 by babbityjean

(Adapted from an article in Corriere della sera) It is said that Charlemagne once said:  “Knowing a second language is to possess a second soul.”  Also convinced of this was the American linguist, Benjamin Lee Whorf who, in 1940, postulated … Continue reading →

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Virtual Graffiti

Posted on May 19, 2016 by babbityjean

This week we have a guest blogger.  Carol Del Cielo is another student in Gabriella’s Italian class.  She is a doctor (anesthesiologist) in Santa Barbara.  She and her children maintain strong ties with their relatives in Italy—particularly in Avellino, Naples, … Continue reading →

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Un’altra lotta con il cibo: Questa volta “Carbonara-gate”

Posted on May 13, 2016 by babbityjean

Prima c’era la “amatriciana-gate” dopo che uno chef celebre in Italia ha osato mettere l’aglio nella pasta adorata.  Poi un altro famoso chef italiano ha commesso un delitto quando ha messo del burro nella pasta al pesto.  Poi gli inglesi … Continue reading →

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