If you are looking for an opportunity to practice your Italian and you live or work in Milan, Italy, or if you are Italian and you want to improve your English, then a Franglish language … [Read more...]
How Italy Could Improve Its English
Two out of three Italians still do not speak half decent English according to a report compiled by Italian news website Linkiesta using Isfol Plus 2010 data.I teach English and from … [Read more...]
How to Say Rabbit in Italian
Rabbit in Italian is coniglio, just in case you wanted to know. If you do want to know, you are not alone, around 400 people every month want to know according to my Google … [Read more...]
At Sixes and Sevens – Confusion Reigns
Did the expression 'at sixes and sevens' originate from English speakers who had dealings with Italians? There does seem to be some evidence.The expression to be 'at sixes and sevens' … [Read more...]
Surreal Legal Writing
Yes, I know it's odd to say it, but today's (it was still 'today' when I started writing this!) encounter with the advocates was a little bit on the surreal side.Would you believe that … [Read more...]