Hello everyone!
As the title says, im planning on working in Italy during december-march.
I have an italian passport, however, my italian is pretty basic. I can speak in Spanish and English.
I was wondering what kind of jobs I could get and where given my little knowledge of the language.

Thanks!!

L'avete notato anche voi negli ultimi anni (nell'uso pubblico/mediatico)? Mi pare una replica ancora più grave della storia della degenerazione del "piuttosto che".................................( PS: e molto interessante sarebbe anche capirne il "perché?" ? Riduzione di complessità/economia dello sforzo grammaticale nel parlato? Altro?)

made myself a salami provolone and pepperoni sandwich from stuff i bought at my local italian market. how'd i do?

Edit:

i would like to mention that i never called this an "authentic" italian sandwich. do with this information what you want.

to those that were nice and educated enough to teach me the italian way, i hope your spaghetti stays intact and comes out al dente when cooking.

and to those who were "roasting me" which majority weren't even roasts, i hope your pasta "accidentally breaks when cooking and comes out overcooked

have a great day :D

Non so perché ma mi sono trovato il doppiaggio automatico attivo negli short, tra l'altro per un video già originariamente in italiano. E niente, ho riso per mezz'ora

I asked a similar question before about what makes someone sound more natural in Italian, but I’m also curious about the cultural side of things.

What are some things you think Italian learners should know to really understand the language and culture, beyond grammar and vocabulary? I’m thinking of expressions, cultural references, social norms or little things that an Italian would just instinctively know.

I recently went to Palermo, Sicily, and a man was trying to tell me about a special word. He kept raising his hands saying what sounded like “EE-PEE” and tried to explain it meaning living a carefree life, or a life connected to all, or something about being free spirited. Does anyone know what this word or phrase means and how you spell it?

Soffro di insonnia quindi ne approfitto per sfogarmi qui su delle minchiate: da un po' di anni a questa parte ho notato che molte persone non usano più il superlativo ma si limitato ad un fastidiosissimo uso del "super".

"Super carino", "super bello", "super crunchy", addirittura ho sentito gente usare "mega ___". Ma che vi ha fatto di male il superlativo? Perché nessuno dice più "carinissimo"?

This weekend I arrived in Siracusa to spend a month here at a B and B (I'm a 49 year old man from California). I don’t speak the beautiful Italian language, but Italy is my favorite country out of seventy or so that I have been to (this is the fifth time I have been here). 

Monday morning, the grandmotherly woman who comes in the morning to serve the breakfast and to clean the rooms introduced herself to me using Google Translate and she explained how things work. She looks to be in her 70s.

Using Google Translate, I asked her if there was an extra charge for breakfast. She looked at me and then spoke into the app, “Stronzetta,” which the app translated as “bitch.”

Seeing this older Sicilian woman smirk at me while holding her phone out to me that said “bitch” on it was very funny. I just laughed. What else could I do.

Can someone explain this to me? I can take being called a bitch by an elderly Italian woman and in fact found it very amusing. I’m used to being the stupid American abroad. But I’d really like to understand.

Was she offended that I asked her if there was a charge for breakfast?

Is there another interpretation of this?

Or am I just a bitch? Ha ha

Any suggestions on what I can do to help us have a good working relationship during my time here would also be appreciated.

-Grazie from a stupid American bitch

EDIT: Grazie! Thank you all for your insightful comments. I will assume that Google Translate misheard what she said. Today, she told me (via Translate) that she is bringing in some caponata tomorrow for me to eat. Heck yes! Lucky me! It's all good. I like her grandmotherly presence, even if I am a little scared of her, ha ha.

How do you say, “my grandmother’s prayers are still protecting me” in Italian? I don’t trust google and unfortunately the language was never passed down through generations. I called my grandmother Grammy, if that matters, unless sticking with nonna will flow better. Thank you in advance!

Hey folks,

I've been living in Italy for 8 years now and I have had daily exposure to Italian ever since. Even though I had more exposure to English due to my education and the international community I was surrounded by. English is my second language and Italian is the third.

My listening is around B2, while my speaking lacks structure and heavily depends on if I am under stress, or tired or simply not in the mood for Italian. I feel stupid and not talented sometimes, because I know that this is not common. What do you suggest/think?

Ciao everyone! 😊

I'm Turkish and I'm learning Italian. I'm looking for a language partner to practice Italian and exchange languages and cultures.

My Italian is still at a middle level I think, so I'd like to improve it through conversations. I can help you with Turkish, and we can also speak English if needed.

I enjoy talking about travel, history, books, music, and different cultures. I'm looking for someone to have relaxed, natural conversations with and learn from each other.

If you're interested in a language exchange, feel free to message me! 😊🇹🇷🇮🇹

I am Italian American, my wife is from Brazil, we live in the US. We are thinking to name our daughter Anna Julia.

I know middle names aren’t a thing in Italy. If her first name were listed as Anna here in the US with Julia as a middle name, would she just be Called Anna in Italy?

I know Julia is not the Italian spelling (Giulia) but would she typically list this on official documents? How would Italians pronounce Julia?

I am trying to be sensitive to all cultures here as best I can, we both have extended family both in Italy and Brazil.

Thanks

In italiano, l'uso di "piuttosto che" con il valore disgiuntivo di "oppure" o "o" è considerato un errore sintattico e semantico dalla grammatica italiana tradizionale e dai linguisti (come l'Accademia della Crusca).
La norma linguistica: come si deve usare
Nella lingua italiana standard, "piuttosto che" ha esclusivamente un valore comparativo / preferenziale. Significa "anziché", "piuttosto di", "invece di".
Uso corretto:"Stasera preferisco mangiare una pizza piuttosto che [anziché] andare al ristorante."

Uso errato (ma diffuso):"Possiamo prendere una pizza, piuttosto che un primo, piuttosto che una carne." (Usato qui come elenco di opzioni equivalenti).

Origine e diffusione del fenomeno
Origine geografica: Questo uso è nato nell'Italia settentrionale (in particolare in ambito aziendale, giornalistico e televisivo a Milano e dintorni).
Perché si è diffuso: È stato adottato da molti parlanti perché percepito (erroneamente) come un'espressione elegante, formale o ricercata.
Il problema della confusione: Usare "piuttosto che" al posto di "oppure" può creare forti ambiguità.
Se dici: "Aderiscono al progetto studenti piuttosto che docenti", chi ascolta secondo la norma capirà che gli studenti aderiscono e i docenti no (invece di). Se invece intendevi dire che aderiscono sia gli studenti sia i docenti (o gli uni o gli altri), il messaggio risulta travisato.
Sintesi
È un errore? Sì, negli scritti formali, negli esami, nel lavoro e nell'italiano standard è considerato un errore.
Nel parlato informale: È un fenomeno di costume ormai molto frequente, ma resta da evitare per chiarezza e correttezza linguistica.
In sintesi: per elencare opzioni o alternative, è sempre meglio usare "o", "oppure" o "ovvero".
Ti è capitato di notarlo in un contesto particolare (es. in TV, al lavoro) o avevi dubbi su una frase specifica che vorresti verificare?

Hey folks,

I've been living in Italy for 8 years now and I have had daily exposure to Italian ever since. Even though I had more exposure to English due to my education and the international community I was surrounded by. English is my second language and Italian is the third.

My listening is around B2, while my speaking lacks structure and heavily depends on if I am under stress, or tired or simply not in the mood for Italian. I feel stupid and not talented sometimes, because I know that this is not common. What do you suggest/think?

So I’m looking to go for a 4/5 day holiday next year as a birthday gift for a loved one. Never been to any of these places and these are the main ones narrowed down to. Thoughts? It you’ve been to any of these gorgeous places please say what the pros and cons are! Grazie ☺️