Everybody Loves Tuscany

There are loads of delicious foods in Tuscany but here are 6 authentic must try foods of Tuscany you can’t miss for a classic taste of this region. Pappardelle with wild boar ragu This dish consists of wide ribbons of pasta in a meaty tomato sauce. It is a staple in Tuscany and found in […]

This video by Italian for Americans covers 5 Italian Customs Americans have trouble understanding. Coffee – Americans tend to drink large coffees and take their time drinking them sitting at a table while Italians drink their small coffees fast and often standing up at a bar. Rules at restaurants – Italian follow an order of […]

Popular Italian brand names are commonly used but are you pronouncing them correctly? This comical video by Italian for Americans shows the common mispronunciation as well as the proper pronunciation. The proper pronunciation is said a few times to give you a chance to practice pronounce it correctly. This video covers the following Italian brand […]

Pronunciation mistakes when speaking Italian will easily give you up as a non native speaker. If you are trying to learn Italian, it is important to learn proper pronunciation. In this video by Italian for Americans, 5 common pronunciation mistakes are covered. Pronunciation Mistakes Single r and Double rr sounds such as in the words […]

Italian Slang words are useful to know for every day life in Italy. Whether you are learning Italian, visiting or living in Italy, you are bound to often hear the following words. Slang is not always covered in formal Italian classes but is important to know so you don’t miss out either understanding or using […]

Everyone does a little shopping while in Italy. Whether you are shopping for clothes or food, these Italian words and phrases will come in handy. Video courtesy of Italian Made Easy. Manu Venditti, 100% born and bred Italian, polyglot is a real Italian teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching Italian to English speakers. […]

Here is a funny bit by Sebastian Maniscalco about Grandma’s cooking in an Italian family. In this stand up act, Sebastian remembers his grandmother’s cooking and what it was like growing up in an Italian family. For more funny videos by Sebastian Maniscalco talking about his Italian family click here.

Whether you are driving in Italy or getting around by foot, these Italian words relating to the street are helpful to know. If you are driving in Italy, knowing the meaning of the Italian traffic signs is a necessity. The first video courtesy of Italian Made Easy introduces words relating to the street. These words […]

Here is a funny bit by Ray Romano about Italian Mothers. If you grew up in an Italian household, you will surely relate to dealing with Italian mothers and food, the plastic covered couch and show towels covered in this hilarious stand up comedy act. Ray Romano is an Italian American stand up comedian best […]

Sebastian Maniscalo is an Italian/American stand up comedian. He was born to Italian immigrants. His father is from Cefalù, Sicily, and his mother’s family has origins in Naples, Campania and Sicily. Here is a video of Sebastian Maniscalo doing standup talking out his old world upbringing.