In today episode, we will talk about the italian tradition of the Befana.

Leggende e tradizioni italiane

La Befana

“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. 

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“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?