Italian art: Ippolito Caffi
WTI Magazine #84 2016 October 17Author : Enrico de Iulis Translation by: 2016 marks the anniversary of the death of two artists linked to the war: in 1916, during a training exercise, the death of Umberto Boccioni, exponent of Italian Futurism; fifty years before, during the third war of independence, Ippolito Caffi died, and it is t...
Italian language: Sviluppo (Develop)
WTI Magazine #8 2013 Dec, 6Author : Alessandro Masi Translation by: "Viluppo" (Tangle) is an ancient word derived from the Latin verb volvere ("to turn, wind") and means "envelope", or as we would say today, "wrapping". Develop, therefore, is the action that you do when you take away something from his ta...
Explorers, Emigrants, Citizens #10
WTI Magazine #10 2013 Dec, 20 Author : Paolo Battaglia Translation by: December 11, 1882 - Birth of Fiorello LaGuardiaFiorello LaGuardia was certainly one of the most well-known Italian politicians of the 20th century. Nicknamed "the Little Flower," One of LaGuardia's first jobs was as an interpreter at El...
Italian cuisine: Orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe
WTI Magazine #26 2014 Apr, 18Author : Gambero Rosso Translation by: Peel turnip peeling off the large leaves and discarding those that are too hard and wasted. Cut the tough part of the stems and peel the part that remains. Wash them several times under running water and boil them in salted water. Drain some more "al dente" and when...
Italian Wine: My 5 winery recommendations in Tuscany
WTI Magazine #43 2014 September, 17Author : Jennifer Gentile Martin Translation by: If you have ever been to Italy you will understand how many wineries there are and places to taste wine and olive oil. It can be overwhelming which one to stop in at. I was invited by Robert Dwyer of the Wellesley Wine Press to write this blog as he w...
Italian cuisine: Bread of the Dead
WTI Magazine #46 2014 October, 29Author : Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn Translation by: The Pan dei Morti are traditional Italian cookies prepared for the Day of Dead (Commemorazione dei Defunti) celebrated on November 2nd, the day following All Saint's Day (Ognissanti). On these two holy days Italians honor the souls of deceased relativ...
Italian language: Let's take an H
WTI Magazine #51 2015 January, 9Author : Manuela Bianchi for learnitalygroup.com Translation by: Today we analyze the verb "prendere" (to take) in its common and figuratively use, to discover together other ways of saying that will be useful to all those who study with curiosity our dear Italian language.
Italian lifestyle: Sea Look, the new CCN yacht
WTI Magazine #66 2015 August, 21Author : Living Adamis Translation by: 2015 is an important year for Cerri Cantieri Navali, who arrives to international boat shows with a strong new brand identity and the success of the 102' Flyingsport line, which presented the "Sea Look". An intense process of renewal, which began with the entry of...
Great Italians of the Past: Altiero Spinelli
WTI Magazine #74 2015 December 11Author : Giovanni Verde Translation by: The first name that comes out when every European thinks about the European Union, is Altiero Spinelli. He was the one to dream a continent in harmony after being the scene of two world wars. The ideas of this Italian dreamer marked the exciting season of Europe...
Italian language: Grammar, A Confusing Ending
WTI Magazine #84 2016 October 17Author : Giulia Casati for the Italian School NJ Translation by: One difficult feature of the Italian language, the one that makes many and many learners scratch their head, is gender. Yes, because Italian as a language has a gender. The word Italian itself has a gender! In fact, Italian is a boy! Ah,...
Italian fashion: Made in Italy triumphs in London with Miuccia Prada
WTI Magazine #10 2013 Dec, 20 Author : Annalisa Lospinuso for PoisonDrops.com Translation by: Alessandra Bitetti A prestigious award for one of the icons of Italian fashion, Miuccia Prada. The British Fashion Council gave to the Milanese designer-entrepreneur the award for International Designer of the Year, during the awards ceremony...
Italian lifestyle: New line Dinamico Collection from Brera Orologi
WTI Magazine #43 2014 September, 17Author : Living Adamis Translation by: The Italian brand Brera Orologi introduces Dinamico, its new men's collection: a timepiece inspired by the classic but definitely in step with the times. The third collection with Swiss movement of the Italian brand reinforces the strategy of Brera Orologi to o...