How to spend Easter in Milan
There are many things you can do on Easter in Milan. The Monday after Easter is Easter Monday, more......
11 Aprile, 2022
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All you need to know about living in Milan
The ELLCI blog guides you to discover the Bel Paese. Here you can find grammar tips to learn and apply the rules and peculiarities of the Italian language; curiosities and news of Italian tradition and culture and the best tips on life in Milan to feel immediately at home.
Italian Easter Traditions and Food
Each religious festival has its typical dishes linked to symbolic and cultural meanings, today we discover the story of......
07 Aprile, 2022
Studying Italian in Milan: Mark’s story
An Italian course to reach an advanced level and improve your experience in Italy. For Mark, this is the experience......
24 Marzo, 2022
Italian Gender Nouns: some basic rules!
In Italian, there are two genders, masculine and feminine, while there is no neutral form that usually defines inanimate......
17 Marzo, 2022
Aperitivo in Milan: Best Places to go if you are a student
The aperitivo in Milan is part of the Milanese dolce vita, it is a lifestyle, so let’s see the best......
10 Marzo, 2022
Food: Italian Words & Exercises
There are many words to learn when you want to speak about food, how to cook food, and purchase food.......
17 Febbraio, 2022
10 Unusual Things to see in Milan
Milan is best discovered on foot, walking without plans but paying attention to details… The reason why you want to......
10 Febbraio, 2022
The 20 Most Beautiful Italian Sayings about Love
«L’amor che move il sol e l’altre stelle» /”The love that moves the sun and the other stars” closes the......
03 Febbraio, 2022
Most commonly used Italian Phrases at the bar
One of the first things you will do when traveling to Italy is to eat out, at the bar or......
27 Gennaio, 2022
Studying Italian in Milan: Felipe’s story
Do you want to reach a mother tongue level of Italian to complete your university studies? For Felipe a possible......
26 Gennaio, 2022
The 6 most difficult things to learn in Italian
How difficult is it for foreigners to learn Italian? We Italians are used to thinking that our language is very......
21 Gennaio, 2022
What is Tombola? The italian game for Christmas
What is tombola? This Italian game has a long tradition and it is the typical entertainment of the holidays. Christmas day,......
08 Dicembre, 2021
The 5 Best Italian Movies to learn Italian
The holiday season is the best time to watch movies to learn Italian, stay warm and prepare for Christmas! Watching......
06 Dicembre, 2021
Christmas Eve in Milan
If you are in the city in December, you may be wondering what to do on Christmas Eve in......
02 Dicembre, 2021
Studying Italian in Milan: Simba’s story
Studying Italian in Milan and reaching a fluent level: a goal achieved for Simba together with ELLCI! What do......
24 Novembre, 2021
Italian Conditional Tense
The Conditional is a verbal mode that expresses conditions related to uncertainty such as desires, doubts, hypotheses. The conditional is......
19 Novembre, 2021
Why do we celebrate International Students’ Day?
November 17th is an important date for international education. International Students Day is celebrated all over the world every year......
17 Novembre, 2021
The best 5 Songs to learn Italian
Italian songs to learn Italian are our favourite way to learn the language. We love Italian music and songs......
10 Novembre, 2021
Halloween: 5 spooky things to do in Milan!
Halloween in Milan? Halloween is a very popular Celtic holiday in the United States. Only in recent years has it......
27 Ottobre, 2021
Foliage in Italy: here’s where to see the most spectacular in Milan
It is time for foliage, the leaves are the undisputed protagonists of autumn and with their shades from yellow to......
22 Ottobre, 2021
Studying Italian in Milan: Assel’s story
Studying Italian in Milan and experiencing full immersion in the language? There is only one place where you can......
20 Ottobre, 2021
Italian Adverbs of time and frequency
Adverbs of time are used to indicate the temporal relationships between sentences. These adverbs indicate the period in which a......
13 Ottobre, 2021
Discover 10 secret places and hidden gems in Milan
The beauty of Milan lies in the discovery of secret places, which are hidden in the less crowded......
06 Ottobre, 2021
Studying Italian in Milan, Eva’s story | ELLCI
Moving alone to a foreign country is the best thing you can do in your twenties! You will......
22 Settembre, 2021
30 Italian Words with accents
Most of the Italian words you will study are pronounced phonetically. This means that once you have the sound......
16 Settembre, 2021
Living in Milan as a student: 7 Tips
What to know if you move to Milan Have you decided to move to Milan? The Milanese metropolis offers......
08 Settembre, 2021
How to improve your Italian?
How to improve Italian is the main goal for those who already have a basic understanding and know how......
01 Settembre, 2021
How to get the Green Pass to travel to Italy – summer 2021
The Green Pass, the new digital pass From 15 June, to travel in Italy and Europe you need a “green......
27 Agosto, 2021
5 Italian summer songs to learn new words!
We have selected the most beautiful Italian songs to learn Italian for this summer 2021. Learning Italian with songs......
18 Agosto, 2021
Studying Italian in Milan: the story of Mery Ann
Mery Ann is a true citizen of the world. She loves to travel and live in different countries of the......
12 Agosto, 2021
Best places to study in Milan
Student life is a magical time, but in the jungle of rented rooms, finding new places to study in......
11 Agosto, 2021
Best movies to learn Italian
Watching Italian movies to learn Italian is one of the best exercises you can do to integrate language learning. This......
04 Agosto, 2021
Studying Italian in Milan: Pascal’s story
What drives you to study Italian in Milan? Love for the language, love for the Bel paese or romantic......
28 Luglio, 2021
Italian Adverbs of Place
The adverbs of place are used to specify the place where an action occurs, the position of an object or......
21 Luglio, 2021
Summer in Italy: 8 best day trips from Milan
Summer is the ideal time for day trips from Milan. The Milanese city is well connected to numerous tourist......
14 Luglio, 2021
5 Tips on how to learn Italian verbs
How to learn Italian verbs? Learning Italian verbs is easier with the right techniques. Verbs perform different functions in the......
07 Luglio, 2021
Studying Italian in Milan: Andrey’s story
Today we get to know Andrey: actor, photographer, a multifaceted artist from Moscow who decided to study Italian in......
29 Giugno, 2021
5 Games will help you to learn Italian
The best games to help learn Italian are those in which you forget about everything else. If you are totally......
17 Giugno, 2021
20 Funny Italian Sayings about Food
Anyone who has an Italian friend knows this: Italian sayings about food fill every conversation. Italians love to eat, they......
07 Giugno, 2021
Italian Vocabulary at the Hairdresser
Going to the hairdresser can be a stressful time for both men and women. How to make yourself understood......
19 Maggio, 2021
7 Good Books to learn Italian
Often we look online for stories and books to learn Italian that are easily accessible for practising the Italian language.......
13 Maggio, 2021
Holiday in Italy: 1 May
May 1 Labor Day in Italy is a national public holiday as in almost every country in the world,......
01 Maggio, 2021
Study Italian in Milan: Livia’s story
Livia is a Brazilian girl from Fortaleza, she came to Italy to have a new experience and decided to stop......
26 Aprile, 2021
Italian Vocabulary: Animals
Animals can live in different spaces, climates and environments, we know. Today we want to learn the names of the......
22 Aprile, 2021
Unforgettable Italian Proverbs with Animals
Non menare il can per l’aia, you can learn with us the 20 funniest and most useful Italian sayings with......
12 Aprile, 2021
Celebrating holiday in Italy: Easter Monday
Pasquetta is also called Angel Monday and is the holiday that is celebrated after Easter Day. And when is Easter?......
02 Aprile, 2021
Studying Italian in Milan: Marcela’s story
We had a chat with Marcela who decided to answer our questions via email. She told us a little about......
29 Marzo, 2021
Basic Italian Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises: Kitchen Tools
Basic Italian Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises: Kitchen Tools If you love Italy, we are sure that a part of your......
22 Marzo, 2021
How to learn Italian reading Comics
In our articles with tips for learning Italian, we often say that it is very important to read authentic material.......
15 Marzo, 2021
International Women’s Day in Italy
Today we celebrate the International Women’s Day, also called somewhat improperly the “Women’s Day”. Around all the urban legends about......
08 Marzo, 2021
Italian indefinite articles
Indefinite articles, like definite articles, are usually placed before a noun, like this: un albero – a tree una......
01 Marzo, 2021
Italian carnival masks: a brief history
Carnival is one of the most famous celebrations in the world. Officially linked to the Christian tradition and influenced by......
19 Febbraio, 2021
Studying Italian in Milan: Lena’s story
Lena is a French lady. Her pleasantness has overwhelmed ELLCI, who has known her for some time now. For some......
12 Febbraio, 2021
How to learn Italian well: all you need to know
At this point and if you follow our blog, you will have discovered that there are many strategies to learn......
10 Febbraio, 2021
Studying Italian in Milan: KJ’s story
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...29 Gennaio, 2021
Best podcast to learn Italian
Taking a course is the first thing that comes to mind when we want to learn a language. And we......
21 Gennaio, 2021
Italian definite articles
Today we present the definite articles, one of the very first topics that are studied in Italian. But since not......
18 Gennaio, 2021
Living in Milan as a Student: 4 tips
Studying Italian in Milan is the ideal choice for those looking for a modern, efficient and dynamic city. Known as......
12 Gennaio, 2021
How do you say I wish you a Merry Christmas in Italian?
This year you are lucky (?) And you will not find yourself among thousands of people who will want to......
23 Dicembre, 2020
Studying Italian in Milan: Anna’s story
Anna is a very nice Russian girl, who arrived in Italy for Love, “Amore” in Italian, the one with a......
17 Dicembre, 2020
How is Christmas celebrated in Italy?
Christmas is a special time for many Italians. As we now well know, each Italian region or area respects different......
16 Dicembre, 2020
Studying in Milan: Olga’s story
Olga comes from Ukraine, is a pediatrician and deeply loves Italy and Italians. She often takes holidays in Italy to......
30 Novembre, 2020
Learning Italian & watching tv series on Netflix
We have never heard so much about Netflix – perhaps – as this year. 2020 has put us to the......
25 Novembre, 2020
False friends in Italian: what are they?
You can’t trust false friends, that’s for sure. Indeed, they are very, very angry! But what happens when we find......
18 Novembre, 2020
Dialects in Italy
In Italy there are many cultural riches, we know. Among these there are certainly the dialects, which have followed a......
13 Novembre, 2020
Studying Italian in Milan: Mónica’s story
Monica is an architect. She is happy to live in Milan with her love and to learn a new language!......
31 Ottobre, 2020
Tips on how to apply for residency in Italy
If you want to understand how to do the residency in Italy you are in the right place. We will......
23 Ottobre, 2020
Exercises to improve your writing skills in Italian
Writing in Italian, some tips to follow Exercises to improve your writing skills in Italian Hi, I’m Brunella,......
16 Ottobre, 2020
The power of vintage shopping in Milan
The power of vintage shopping in Milan Our 5 best vintage shops Living in Milan also means dealing with fashion.......
05 Ottobre, 2020
Studying Italian in Milan: Joseph’s story
Moving to Italy can be difficult if you don’t speak the language. According to Joseph, it is an essential aspect......
01 Ottobre, 2020
Is Italian hard to learn?
4 myths about learning Italian Many of the people who start studying languages argue that Italian is too difficult to......
24 Settembre, 2020
Writing practice in Italian: how does the punctuation work?
Introduction to the Italian punctuation Easy exercises in Italian about the punctuation Hi, I’m Francesca, L2 / LS Italian teacher......
16 Settembre, 2020
How to speak fluent italian – 5 advices
Speaking Italian, mistakes to avoid 5 tips to speak Italian fluently Italian, as we know, is now a highly studied......
12 Settembre, 2020
Studying Italian in Milan, Silja’s story
Studying Italian in Milan: Silja’s story Our chat with Silja Studying Italian in Milan and at the same time working......
05 Agosto, 2020
How to count in Italian
Hi, my name is Ilaria, teacher of Italian L2 / LS at Ellci Milano. In this article we talk......
23 Luglio, 2020
10 weird Italian words you need to know
Have you ever come across weird Italian words? Even if you recognize that they are Italian, you cannot grasp their......
10 Luglio, 2020
Study Italian in Milan: Izabela’s story
How to choose a university course abroad, what makes Milan a unique city and when to start studying Italian. Discover......
30 Giugno, 2020
Italian Future Tense
Hi, my name is Anna, L2 / LS teacher in ELLCI Milano and today I will tell you about a......
24 Giugno, 2020
Learning and improving your italian with music
Hi, I’m Valentina, L2 / LS Italian teacher in ELLCI Milan. Today let’s discover Italian songs to learn Italian that......
11 Giugno, 2020
2 June: Republic Day in Italy
On June 2 in Italy, the celebration of the Italian Republic is celebrated in memory of the referendum with which......
01 Giugno, 2020
Study Italian in Milan: Helena’s story
From Stockholm to Milan, passing through London: let’s get to know Helena! Helena is a true cosmopolitan, her years......
29 Maggio, 2020
Italian Imperfect subjunctive tense, grammar exercises in pdf
Hi, I’m Lucrezia, Italian teacher L27LS in ELLCI, today we will face the imperfect subjunctive together! Last week we......
28 Maggio, 2020
Italian Present subjunctive tense, basic rules
Hello, I’m Lucrezia, Italian L2 / LS teacher in ELLCI Milan. The nice Italian journalist Beppe Severgnini, in his book......
14 Maggio, 2020
Tongue-twisters: learning Italian having some fun
How to speak Italian like a true native speaker? The musicality of the Italian language is the trademark of......
07 Maggio, 2020
Study Italian in Milan: Helen’s story
Today let’s get to know Helen, a brilliant Architecture researcher who chose to study Italian in Milan and has made......
29 Aprile, 2020
How is Liberation Day celebrated in italy?
Why April 25 is celebrated in Italy: history and meaning of the day on which the liberation from Nazi fascism......
24 Aprile, 2020
Present Perfect Tense VS Imperfect in Italian
Hello, I’m Dalila, Italian L2 / LS teacher in ELLCI Milan. Italian is my passion since the first grade......
21 Aprile, 2020
Our tips: 5 easy and good books to read in Italian for beginners
How difficult is it to find good books to read in Italian for beginners? Identifying one’s skills and the level......
17 Aprile, 2020
Learning the Italian language online: how to study effectively at home
How to study Italian language online and how to study effectively at home? The coronavirus alert invites you to stay......
07 Aprile, 2020
Studying Italian in Milan: Maxwell’s story
The story of Maxwell, a world citizen always on the move, who loves to travel, discover cultures and always get......
31 Marzo, 2020
Italian language Online course – evening – from 5 June, 2023
Italian lessons for foreigners in e-learning are the perfect option for those who want to learn Italian flexibly and......
12 Marzo, 2020
Italian language Standard course 20 from June 5, 2023
Italian course of 20 lessons per week – morning The intensive Italian course in Milan offers the perfect combination of......
11 Marzo, 2020
Why Business Italian Language matters
Business meetings, request a quote or hold a conversation on the phone can create difficulties, not to say anxiety, for......
06 Marzo, 2020
Things to do in Milan during the Spring
Spending spring in Milan is always a good idea! Milan from March to June is the ideal destination to avoid......
25 Febbraio, 2020
All you ever wanted to know about Carnival in Milan
The Ambrosian Carnival is celebrated in Milan and wherever the Ambrosian rite is observed, about a week later than in......
17 Febbraio, 2020
Studying Italian in Milan: Yoshie’s experience
Moving abroad, starting a new life and studying Italian in Milan. Changing habits, language and culture is a very intense......
13 Febbraio, 2020
Learning the Gerund form in Italian
I’m Giovanna, Italian teacher here at ELLCI Milano, today we talk about the Gerund in Italian! Sbagliando, s’impara! (Practice......
11 Febbraio, 2020
What’s the origin of Valentine’s day in Italy
Per San Valentino la primavera sta vicino (On Valentine’s Day, Spring is close) says the proverb. In the late Middle......
31 Gennaio, 2020
Learning the Italian Language
The reasons that drive us to learn a new language and in particular to learn the Italian language can be......
20 Gennaio, 2020
Studying Italian in Milan: Liran’s story
The experience of Liran, a student of the Standard 20 course, who has been part of the large ELLCI family......
20 Gennaio, 2020
Learning the infinitive form of verbs in Italian
Ciao! I am Roberto, Italian teacher here in ELLCI Milano, today let’s see together Italian infinitive verbs! The......
10 Gennaio, 2020
Epiphany Holiday in Italy
You thought it was over after Cenone, the New’s Year Eve fabled dinner, but actually in Italy the official end......
02 Gennaio, 2020
Unique and unusual Italian Christmas traditions
Italian Christmas tradition is a very live and heartfelt holiday. Throughout Italy, Christmas tends to be a family-centred vacation, as......
18 Dicembre, 2019
Italian present tense: 3 easy exercises to improve your grammar (pdf)
Learning grammar and practicing Italian grammar exercises is usually associated with the hardest and most boring task when you start......
09 Dicembre, 2019
How to apply for a student accommodation in Milan: all you need to know!
how to apply for student accommodation? Finding the right accommodation in Milan may be stressful, especially for foreign students who......
06 Dicembre, 2019
How to learn Italian fast: 5 basic tricks and some grammar tips
You already have the ticket in hand, you imagine yourself in Piazza San Marco in Venice with a spritz, shopping......
06 Dicembre, 2019
Students life in Italy: the 3 best one day trips from Milan
Congratulations, you have chosen Milan for your language stay in an Italian city, you couldn’t have made a better choice!......
05 Dicembre, 2019
The ultimate train travel to discover Italy on a budget
Train travel in Italy is the ideal alternative not only for those who do not like flying but also......
05 Dicembre, 2019
Discover the history and origins of the Italian panettone
The fame of the most popular Christmas Milanese sweet is growing more and more in Italy and in the world.......
29 Novembre, 2019
The most famous Italian movies to learn the language while having fun
Watching movies is a great way for you to improve or learn Italian and to put knowledge into practice!......
21 Novembre, 2019
Best Italian translator apps for translating Italian in Milan
If you are learning Italian or are on vacation in Italy, you know how useful it is to have a......
14 Novembre, 2019
Mother’s Day in Italy: what to do and how to celebrate it
Mother’s Day in Italy this year is May 12th. Until 2000 in Italy, Mother’s Day was May 8th. It was......
03 Maggio, 2019
Easter: How does Italy celebrate this festivity?
Easter is one of the most important holidays of the year in Italy, it marks the beginning of warm-season and......
08 Aprile, 2019
5 delicious typical Italian dishes and where to eat them in Milan
One of the most immersive experiences we can have while travelling is to taste the typical local dishes. Certain combinations......
28 Settembre, 2018
Discover Milan in September: best events and fun things to do
September is time for new beginnings or to fall back into a routine. Do not get overwhelmed by summer blues, begins......
30 Agosto, 2018
ELLCI celebrates 30th anniversary – live, learn, love
1988-2018: ELLCI turns 30! Founded in 1988, CENTRO STUDI FD provides personal training and new educational projects, particularly attentive to the......
15 Giugno, 2018
Best 5 reasons why you should study and learn the Italian language
More and more people around the world are choosing Italian as a second language. Italian follows English, Spanish and Mandarin......
05 Aprile, 2018
Romance languages: a love story
The Romance languages (also know as the Romanic languages, Latin languages, or Neo-Latin languages) are group of related languages all......
20 Febbraio, 2018
January in Milan: guided tours and exhibitions
Here is the cultural program of ELLCI guided tours in January, enjoy! 11.01.2018-......
16 Gennaio, 2018
Milan’s secrets: guided tour through myths and legends
Looking for ideas for Halloween in Milan? We got ahead with our wonderful guided tour through the legends of Milan.......
27 Ottobre, 2017
Best thing to do in Milan this weekend
The sun shines on Milan! The climate is mild in most of Europe thanks to the high pressure of the......
13 Ottobre, 2017
Our Italian Courses come back on August 21: Happy Summer!
Dear students, the next week is Ferragosto, a heartfelt national holiday that Italians usually spend relaxing. ELLCI courses also take a......
10 Agosto, 2017
Top best Italian book to learn the language | ELLCI
When you want to learn a foreign language, you have to consider various skills: reading, writing, conversation, translation … for......
10 Agosto, 2017
Christmas in Milan: markets, events and traditions
Christmas officially kicks off on December 7, the day when we celebrate St. Ambrose, the patron saint of the city.......
06 Dicembre, 2016
What to do in Milan: 5 sightseeing original ideas to explore the city
You probably know Milan as the capital of Made in Italy, fashion and design, and in the past as a......
28 Settembre, 2016
Art & culture in Milan: the best monuments and interesting places
Besides being the main Italian city from an economic and business point of view, Milan has a strong artistic and......
04 Aprile, 2014
Restaurants & Pubs in Milan
Milan offers several areas where there are a lot of nightclubs and pubs dedicated to haute cuisine and fun. The......
04 Aprile, 2014