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The three must-visit neighbourhoods of London.

The Three must-visit neighbourhoods of London Of course, there are far more than three must-visit areas of London. These three brief overviews are aimed at the vibrant youth, eager to explore the entire world without leaving the city. London opens it’s doors to race, cultures and religions from around the...

The history of Pizza

The pizza has almost three thousand years of history and in its original form appeared as focaccia. His presence, in fact, is found since the time of ancient Egypt (where it was eaten to celebrate the birthday of Pharaoh); during the Greek age Herodotus were created several recipes for cakes...

Perugia city between art, entertainment.

Perugia city between art and entertainment Perugia,town between art and entertainment, is a beautiful city full of history and culture located in the center of Italy.It is the capital of the state of Umbria and is also known as the green heart of Italy for the green hilly landscape that...

Recipe: Saltimbocca with grape

Ingredients for 4 people Beef slices 12 6 slices raw ham 12 grape berries sage flour vegetable broth butter Extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper 1) Wash the grape berries, cutting them in half and remove the seeds inside with the tip of a knife. Cut the ham slices in half lengthwise, then roll each half slice with a...

Bologna three—­dimensional

When it comes to Bologna, it is important to review his three main characteristics: Bologna is called "the wise" (has the oldest university in the world), the "fat" (for its cuisine),and the "Red" (the color of ceilings and walls). However, we can visit this beautiful city considering three different dimensions:...

Alghero, a small Barcelona

Alghero is a town located on the northwest coast of Sardinia. And it has much in common with the city that is also called "Barceloneta". The reason has something to do with his history: in 1353 the Aragonese community conquered Alghero. Until then this was a Genoese fortress, and made...

Comedy is serious business

Hi, I’m Justin Kramm, a former Parlo Italiano student from South Florida, and now an Advertising Copywriter and Stand-up Comedian living in San Francisco. I’ve known Vittorio for over 10 years, and he asked me to discuss what it’s like to be a stand-up comic and deal with the pressure of...

Trip to the London Museum

Last week, our students from the A2Z School in London had the opportunity to visit the London Museum. Every Tuesday, the school organises a trip to an accessible London location, such as a museum or gallery. Luckily, Wimbledon (where our school is situated) is at walkable distance to a...

Learn Italian in Bologna: Arca

Arca's aim is to promote intercultural exchange and knowledge of Italian culture and society. We offer students a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn the Italian language. The school was officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education in 1985 and offers courses for a wide range of...