Walking in the city centre Spring has arrived in Rome, finally. Winter has gone. It is more hot than usual and lots of people are now wearing summer clothes. In the past spring was "colder" here, I used to wear a pair of trousers, a t-shirt and warm shoes (sorry I don't know how you call in general the shoes that aren't like sandals).If I wear now these clothing, I am too hot. A part from that, I am glad that temperatures are increasing and the city looks now more lively. Many tourists have arrived and they seem to enjoy the museums and the monuments. Sellers (especially the ones who sell ice cream and touristic tours) have become busier than usual, but everyone seem to work happily with the sunshine (or is it just my feeling?).

Check if my question is correct, please! Is this question correct? " Do you provide to avoid that two students coming from the same country live in the same house?" I don't know how to ask a language school if they avoid that in a host family there are students that speak the same language. How would you say it? Thank you :)

An italian stereotype that I do not consider real... Speaking with people from all over the world, made me find out that italians are "seen" in a very particular way from the rest of the world. One of the stereotypes that in my opinion I don't consider real is this: "Italian men are womanizers" or "they are always flirting"; in my experience (as an italian girl), I find italian men enough respectful and caring, I didn't expect they had such reputation abroad! When I found out that italians have this reputation, I asked to some female friends what they thought regarding this stereotype. At the end of the day, they were surprised as well. I'm sure there are womanizers everywhere and in Italy, however I doubt is coming up in my mind: What if italian men are considered womanizers because when it comes to speak they watch the eyes (in a very prolonged way) of the intercutur? What if they are considered "casanovas" because when speaking with someone they are physically closer (than cultures)? or maybe because when talking to someone they hug/kiss/etc easily? These kind of behaviours are generally part of the italian culture, the people from different countries may misunderstand (rightly, it's normal sometimes misunderstand some foreign habits) some actions, since they maintain more "distance" (physically) when speaking. I noticed infact, that in many countries people do not hug, or kiss so "easily", or if they hug and kiss someone is because they are really close, every culture has is own habits and discovering them for me it's very fascinating. (Please, do not take this too seriously, the thoughts I mentioned are just curiosity and I didn't know what to write to practice my writing :D)

what I like about Ireland and Irish people When I went in Ireland to study english, I felt immediately at home, irish people were very sociable and kind. The first person who I spoke with was a taxy driver, we chatted about english language and where I come from. I used to stay in a little village near Dublin, everything was cleaned and in order there. It was a fascinating place. I noticed that near the shops and houses, people had the habit to put a vase of colorful flowers hung on the wall, I found it very nice. I think they had a culture of beauty, I appreciated that! Regarding transportations, trains and buses were punctual and cleaned, everything was well-organized. Once I was on the train reading "the map of the stations/stops" , a man came to me and asked if I was lost and I needed help, I wasn't expecting that kindness from a stranger, this and lots of nice situations will be in my mind forever, I can't wait to go to Ireland again!

Can you tell me a habit/tradition from your native country?

I would like to know more about traditions of your country.

I will start saying first that in my country (Italy), when we greet someone that we already know, we usually give two kisses on the cheek.

What about you?

PS: If I made some mistakes in my writing, please correct me. Thanks! :)

I'm looking for someone to talk in english with

Hello people,

I would like to practice my english, I'm an advanced level and I'd like to keep improving. If you want to learn or improve your italian I'm available to help you, I'm very patient and I do like helping people with italian :)

Feel free to contact me!

Bye!