Category Archives: English

Iris Origo’s Diaries

Posted on March 5, 2020 by babbityjean

It is said that the best diaries of the second world war were written by women.  They sensed that they were living through a crucial time in history, and they felt the duty to record it.  In fact, War in … Continue reading →

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An Italian by the name of Kobe

Posted on February 27, 2020 by babbityjean

Soccer, yes, but basketball?  One rarely associates this sport with the country of Italy.  It was in Italy, however, that Kobe Bryant first learned his skills, practiced incessantly, and dreamed of becoming an NBA player.  In 1984, Kobe’s father, Joe … Continue reading →

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Italians speaking English

Posted on February 21, 2020 by babbityjean

Whenever Matteo Renzi, former prime minister of Italy, was televised speaking English over the last few years, I cringed.  Not because of his mistakes, which were somewhat endearing, but because the videos went viral, and much of Italy mocked him.  … Continue reading →

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