Languages and culture – Italian

Discovering the Celebration of La Befana in Italy: A Traditional Holiday

Discovering the Celebration of La Befana in Italy: A Traditional Holiday

K–12 Education|Languages and Culture

In Western Christianity, the Epifania [Epiphany], which falls on January 6, celebrates the visit of the magi to the...

Fall traditions

Italian Fall Traditions

K–12 Education|Languages and Culture

How do Italians spend their fall? In addition to celebrating Halloween, Ognissanti, and il giorno dei Morti in...

November Holidays in Italy: Traditions and Customs

November Holidays in Italy: Traditions and Customs

K–12 Education|Languages and Culture

In Italy, November is perceived as the first real autumn month, and it comes with the whole array of fall complements:...

Exploring Italy (In Person or from Home): A 2023 Summer Guide

Exploring Italy (In Person or from Home): A 2023 Summer Guide

Featured Readings|K–12 Education|Languages and Culture

Are you wondering where to go and what to see in Italy *right now*? We are here to help! Summer can be hot (very hot)...

Ice-breakers, Warm-Up Activities, and Other Ways to Engage Your Class

Ice-breakers, Warm-Up Activities, and Other Ways to Engage Your Class

Classroom Activities|Instructor Resources|K–12 Education|language Classroom|Languages and Culture|Teacher's Corner (PreK–12)

To help you kick off your school year, we have gathered a series of ice-breaker games and activities that are very...

The Italian Podcasts Scene

The Italian Podcasts Scene

K–12 Education|Languages and Culture

It’s currently podcast-time in Italy. Everyone seems to have something to podcast about. Some current facts: around...