Category Archives: English

Tour Italy through Gelato

Posted on August 6, 2015 by babbityjean

Summer in the city—Italian style.   “Gourmet” gelato is now an established trend, from chefs who experiment in gelaterie to the numerous theme events in Italy like the Gelato Festival.  Here are some unusual flavors that recall regional cuisine, as well … Continue reading →

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The Demolition Man: Renzi and his hope for Italy

Posted on July 30, 2015 by babbityjean

When I read Italian newspapers and other publications, I studiously avoid articles about Italian politics. Way too confusing…same with Italian football. But recently the New Yorker published a long article about Matteo Renzi, the Prime Minister of Italy. It was … Continue reading →

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Italian: the fourth most studied language in the world

Posted on July 23, 2015 by babbityjean

People often ask me, “Why do you study Italian?” “Why don’t you study something more practical like Spanish?” Well, perhaps some of the reasons are here. Recently, many articles in the press have announced that Italian is the fourth most … Continue reading →

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