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Italian hospitality on skis
Italy will be in the international spotlight during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Top athletes, accompanying teams and fans will come to Italy to experience the spectacle. For the host country, this is more than just a sporting highlight. It is an excellent opportunity to showcase itself as a winter sports destination and as a culture known for its refined hospitality and sense of style.
What is your language challenge for 2026?
Better collaboration, more persuasive communication, smarter networking. You may not realise it, but it all starts with language. Especially if you work in a language you did not grow up with, it is a good idea to consider how you come across in that language. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to neglect your language skills. So choose your language challenge for this year now and make a plan.
Why Italian has global influence
Italian is one of those languages that finds its way into your life almost without trying. You might not speak it fluently, but chances are you know words like espresso, opera or dolce vita. It’s a language admired around the world, heard in music, tasted at the dinner table and associated with beauty, style and expression. But here’s the mystery: how can a language that’s mainly spoken in just one country have such strong global appeal? Let’s explore why Italian punches well above its weight.
Truffle hunting in Italy, a centuries-old tradition
Truffles: you'll find them in Michelin-starred restaurants, in small trattorias and at market stalls in Italian villages. But what you may not know is that the art of truffle hunting is so special that it was made part of UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage in 2021. In this article, you can read about how this tradition works, where to go and which Italian words you should know if you want to talk about this delicacy.
Doing business in Italy in August? Think again.
Planning meetings or trying to close a deal in Italy mid-August? Don’t be surprised if your emails go unanswered and your business contacts are offline. Around August 15, much of Italy shuts down for Ferragosto, one of the country’s most important holidays.
From espresso to sprezzatura: why Italian sounds so irresistible
You order a cappuccino, shout “bravo!” at a concert, or dream of la dolce vita. Without even noticing, you’re already speaking a little Italian. The language is everywhere—in our kitchens, fashion, music, and even in everyday speech. In this blog, we dive into the charm of Italian words. From familiar favourites to the ultimate expression of effortless cool: sprezzatura.