Category Archives: English

The Adventures of the Italian Letter “H”

Posted on February 1, 2018 by babbityjean

(Adapted and translated from an article in Corriere della Sera.) In French, there is “heure” and in English there is “hour” and “heir.”  In these cases, the “h” is silent.  There are many words in English, like “help” and “horse,” … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of Italian Surnames

Posted on January 25, 2018 by babbityjean

Today there are more than 300,000 traditional surnames in Italy not counting new ones introduced through immigration.  A precise calculation is impossible because over time some become extinct and others are formed—often from transcription errors in the registry offices.  The … Continue reading →

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Fake News in Italy: Part II

Posted on January 18, 2018 by babbityjean

There are two initiatives in Italy to combat fake news by teaching digital literacy to high school students.  The first project is spearheaded by Laura Boldrini, the president of the Italian lower house of Parliament, to educate a generation of … Continue reading →

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