Approfondimento della lingua italiana. Curiosità sull'Italia e sugli italiani. Modi di dire ed espressioni idiomatiche fondamentali per vivere in Italia.   

ItaliAnto (L'italiano con Antonella)

“Burning the Midnight Oil”
Hi there! Have you ever heard the phrase “burning the midnight oil”?
It means working late into the night, often to meet a deadline. 
For instance, “I had to burn the midnight oil to finish my project on time.”
While it shows dedication, remember to balance hard work with rest. 

Mini podcasts about Idioms, Expressions, Vocabulary and so on...

“Burning the Midnight Oil”

Word Spotlight: “Serendipity” Hello, language lovers! Here’s a beautiful word for you: “serendipity.” It means a happy or lucky discovery made by chance. For example, “Finding my favourite book in a café was pure serendipity.” This word could add charm to your vocabulary. Use it when something unexpected and wonderful happens.
Isn’t it serendipity you’re learning this word now?

Serendipity

“Hit the Nail on the Head” *Hey everyone! Let’s dive into a useful idiom: “hit the nail on the head.” It means to say or do exactly the right thing. Imagine your friend explains perfectly to you,why you’re tired and he says
“You’ve been working too much.”
You could say, “You hit the nail on the head!” It’s great for emphasizing accuracy in ideas or actions. Can you think of a time you hit the nail on the head?

Hit the Nail on the Head

Hi there! Welcome to today’s mini podcast. Let’s talk about the idiom “break the ice.”  
This means to do or say something to make people feel more comfortable, especially in social situations. For example, if you’re at a party and nobody’s talking, you might tell a funny story to break the ice. Here’s a quick tip: jokes or compliments are great icebreakers. Try using it in your conversations today!  