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1. Why do italian say ‘gettonato’ to indicate a person who is very successful or an object that is in high demand?

   Often in Italian, especially when talking about radio hits, we say that a song or a singer is very gettonato. The expression means that the song in question or the artist is in high demand and, therefore, very popular. The expression comes from the television programme Festivalbar, which for over 30 years was the national point of reference for youngsters’ music. This singing competition, invented by Vittorio Salvetti took place in the summer and included travelling concerts throughout Italy. During these concerts, Italian and international singers who had achieved success thanks to their songs’ popularity in bars performed live, hence […]

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2. From Mexico to Italy: Sofia Guillemin's Italian experience of culture, friendship and gelato

   At the beginning of this year we met Sofia, a true volcano of energy and creativity. Let's read how her experience went! Hello everyone! Today I want to tell you about my Italian experience, a journey that has changed my life in ways I never imagined. I am Ana Sofia, a 23-year-old Mexican graphic designer with a passion for content creation and two successful businesses, including my beloved ice cream shops. My love for ice cream was born during a trip to Asia, in Tokyo, where I discovered 'soft' ice cream, which I now sell in my shops. This passion […]

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3. Sakura: From the Rising Sun to Rome!

   The Japanese term "Sakura” refers to the blossoming of cherry trees: more specifically how when cherry trees start to bloom, their branches become filled with beautiful pink or white flowers. This event symbolically recalls Japanese philosophies linked to the intentional practice of patience, respect for nature, and through these actions the attainment of inner peace. In fact in Japan, Sakura is a national symbol not only of beauty, but also of rebirth and new life as it marks the beginning of spring after the cold months of winter. Every year, millions of people gather in parks and gardens to observe, […]

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4. Ruchè from Castagnole Monferrato and the beautiful village of Montemagno

   In Piedmont there is a very special red wine called Ruchè which is produced in only municipalities located in the area surrounding Castagnole Monferrato. With a medium-structured and generous flavour and with an annual production of about seven hundred thousand bottles, it can be considered a niche product. Although this vine already existed in medieval times, it has only recently been rediscovered and fully appreciated. Its name apparently comes from the Piedmontese rincet, which indicated a disease that attacked the vines of the area at the end of the nineteenth century and from which only Ruchè managed to survive. According […]

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5. Get ready to dive into Italian summer fun: our school in Viareggio reopens on May 6th!

   Summer is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited to announce the reopening of our Italian language school in the sunny paradise of Viareggio! As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, there's no better time to embark on a language-learning adventure in one of Italy's most enchanting coastal towns. Here's why you won't want to miss out on joining us for the summer season: Don't miss your chance to make this summer one to remember by joining us at the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Viareggio Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up […]

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