If you have lived in cities with an ethnic population that arrived from the mid-1800’s to early 1900’s then you have encountered the Italian language and culture. Industries heavily populated by Italian immigrants include stone masonry (the Lincoln Memorial was carved by the Piccirilli Brothers), canal construction, agriculture, the arts, and naturally foods and restaurants. 

Today although most of these industries use English as the common language the traditional Italian terms remain for music, for architectural features and for food preparations. Lear Italian and you will learn more about the country in which we live.