From Rome’s golden rooftops to Naples’ bustling alleyways — and finally, the quiet hills of Piedmont…
This week’s Italian newsletter is a warm, immersive story straight from Monica’s journey across Italy with two toddlers in tow. Expect train adventures, pistachio cornetti, “er Cupolone,” laundry-scented streets, and sweet sfogliatelle. But also, real Italian — the kind you actually hear in Rome and Naples.
💡 Learn the meaning of "ce la siamo cavata", how to actually pronounce pistacchio, and why er is used instead of il in Roman dialect.
🎧 Don’t miss this week’s listening picks (perfect for walks or cooking), Italian expressions you won’t find in textbooks, and a special offer on our new pronunciation course Leggi Bene — designed to help you speak Italian out loud with confidence.
Whether you’re planning a trip to Italy or dreaming from afar, this newsletter is your pocket-sized dose of language, culture, and real-life stories from the Bel Paese.Read, listen, learn — and feel a little closer to Italy.
