PROVERBLITERAL TRANSLATION:Man forewarned, man half saved.MEANING:Someone who knows that a problem is coming is better prepared to face it. Forewarned is forearmed.EXAMPLE SENTENCE:– Pay attention to signs. Forewarned is forearmed! Start your week off on the right foot!
“Buono a nulla” è un’espressione idiomatica usata per indicare una persona che non è capace di fare niente. È un’espressione offensiva, non bisognerebbe mai usarla!Ma ispira il titolo di un film-commedia del regista, attore e sceneggiatore Gianni de Gregorio.Conosci dei buoni a nulla? “Buono a nulla” (good for nothing) is an idiomatic expression used to… Leggi tutto »
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION LITERAL TRANSLATION: To be in full shape MEANING: To be in great shape, to feel good, to feel great EXAMPLE SENTENCE: – Even if it’s Monday, today I feel great! Start your week off on the right foot!
Imparare i pronomi italiani può essere faticoso quanto passeggiare a lungo con i tacchi alti.Ma ci si può sedere a riposare e trovare spiegazioni ed esercizi che ci aiutino a capire e ad usare i pronomi facilmente.Ci credi? Ce la puoi fare? Learning Italian pronouns can be as tiring as walking for a long time… Leggi tutto »
PROVERB LITERAL TRANSLATION: One cherry pulls the other. EXPLANATION: One thing leads to another EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Chocolates and snacks are like cherries. When you eat one, you can’t stop! Start your week off on the right foot!
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION:LITERAL TRANSLATIONScaryTRANSLATION Awesome, Incredible! This expression is used to express excitement or admiration for something, often to emphasize that it’s really great. EXAMPLE SENTENCE– “I bought an awesome jacket!” or “I got myself an incredible jacket!” Start your week off on the right foot!
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION:L’abito non fa il monaco. LITERAL TRANSLATIONClothes don’t make the monk.TRANSLATIONClothes don’t make the man.EXAMPLE SENTENCE– A suit is not enough to become someone, but a suit can help! What do you think about it? Start your week off on the right foot!
Le ricerche scientifiche mostrano che chi parla una o più lingue straniere ha molti benefici a livello neurologico. Altre ricerche dicono che chi tiene in allenamento il cervello con giochi enigmatici lo mantiene giovane più a lungo.Che ne pensi di combinare la lingua italiana con dei giochi enigmatici?Ti piace allenare il cervello? Scientific research shows… Leggi tutto »
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION:LITERAL TRANSLATIONTo have a devil for a hairTRANSLATION“To have a devil of a temper” or “To be in a devilish mood”EXAMPLE SENTENCE:– Today is Monday, and I’m angry; I have a devil of a temper, don’t talk to me! Start your week off on the right foot! #Italian #Italianlanguage #italianculture #italianlanguageclass #italianlanguagestudy #italianlanguageonline #italianlanguageandculture… Leggi tutto »
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION:LITERAL TRANSLATION:To find bread for your teethTRANSLATIONTo meet one’s matchEXAMPLE SENTENCE:-The situation is difficult, but she is ambitious, she has found bread for her teeth. Start your week off on the right foot!