Category Archives: La Gente

Italian is Cool

Posted on October 25, 2018 by babbityjean

In June 2018 I read an article in an Italian newspaper about the growth of studying the Italian language in and around New York City.  In the last five years, the number of children that study Italian, from elementary school … Continue reading →

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Giorgio Perlasca: An Italian Hero for Hungary

Posted on August 24, 2018 by babbityjean

Giorgio Perlasca was one of Europe’s great unsung heroes.  He saved thousands of Jews from the Nazi gas chambers through his bravery, cunning, charm, and persistence.  And he risked his own life at every turn in this story. Perlasca’s early … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Comunità ebrea, English, Foto, Italia, La Gente, Politica, Storia, Veneto | 4 Comments

Immigrazione?

Posted on May 3, 2018 by babbityjean

Ho letto per la prima volta il seguente testo durante una lezione di italiano.  L’insegnante ha coperto gli ultimi due paragrafi e la citazione alla fine e poi ha chiesto agli studenti di indovinare di chi stava parlando l’autore.  Pensavo … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Immigrazione, Italia, Italiano, Italoamericani, La Gente, Storia | 1 Comment