Italian Culture

Gelato may be popular worldwide, but its roots trace back to Italy. Here’s everything you need to know about Italian gelato.

Knowing the difference between poco and tanto can come in handy in Italy. That’s why we made a guide to help you with the most common Italian adjectives!

We talked to one of our Italian correspondents to dig into the language and culture of Elena Ferrante’s ‘My Brilliant Friend’!

Guess what: young people are killing and/or evolving other languages besides English!

This November, Babbel Book Club is reading ‘My Brilliant Friend,’ the first book in literary sensation Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels.

We’ve got the recipes, phrases and cultural insights you need to throw a deliciously awesome Italian dinner party.

Italian coffee culture can be daunting — all the unwritten rules, different names, and traditions can really make an outsider’s head spin. Here are all the ways to enjoy coffee in Italy.

Good news: they’re not all too fast for beginners to understand. These Italian podcasts will make an ideal complement to your studies.

If you’ve ever fumbled through an awkward greeting, here’s the international guide to cheek kissing etiquette you never had.

Make the most of your upcoming trip by focusing on these Italian conversation topics ahead of your flight abroad.

Test your knowledge of Italian language trivia. You don’t have to know how to speak it, but you do need to know its history.

‘Self-care’ has become a major buzzword in the U.S. amid a burgeoning movement to destigmatize mental illness. Do other cultures discuss mental health as openly?