https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Always wanted to learn Italian but didn't know where to start? The huge number of language-learning apps now available means it's easier than ever, and The Local has rounded up five of the best. https://www.thelocal.it/20170616/the-top-five-free-smartphone-apps-for-learning-italian Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:58:06 +0200 the-top-five-free-smartphone-apps-for-learning-italian Most of us probably don't remember the good intentions we had at the start of the year by the time December rolls around, but why not make this year the year you set resolutions you'll actually want to keep. Here are seven goals which will help you make the most out of life in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20161231/seven-new-years-resolutions-for-expats-in-italy Sat, 31 Dec 2016 11:45:48 +0100 seven-new-years-resolutions-for-expats-in-italy Italian schoolchildren lag behind their peers in key skills, despite spending more time on their studies, global school rankings by the OECD revealed. https://www.thelocal.it/20161207/italians-study-more-than-their-peers-but-do-worse-at-school-pisa-global-education-rankings Wed, 07 Dec 2016 12:31:13 +0100 italians-study-more-than-their-peers-but-do-worse-at-school-pisa-global-education-rankings 80-year-old Antonio Pugliese - soon to turn 81 - is feeling confident as he sits the high school leaving certificate along with a class of 14-year-olds. https://www.thelocal.it/20160614/80-year-old-italian-farmer-finally-finishes-high-school Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:52:12 +0200 80-year-old-italian-farmer-finally-finishes-high-school Schoolchildren may not usually pay attention to local politics, but you can bet the children in this Sardinian town will be pleased with their mayor's latest decree, which declared "obligatory holidays for children". https://www.thelocal.it/20160610/mayor-tells-children-no-homework-for-summer Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:18:48 +0200 mayor-tells-children-no-homework-for-summer American Greg Culver moved to Lake Como with his wife and baby daughter, putting their careers on hold to soak up the Italian culture and learn the language. He tells The Local how they fell in love with the food and scenery of northern Italy, and why the wine might persuade them to stay longer than planned. https://www.thelocal.it/20131213/the-benefits-of-italian-life-cant-be-matched Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:55:00 +0100 the-benefits-of-italian-life-cant-be-matched Many foreigners arrive in Italy for a taste of a new culture, only to find it's easy to get by in English. So what's the point of learning Italian? The Local has come up with 10 reasons why knowing even just a few words will make the experience all the more enjoyable. https://www.thelocal.it/20131126/top-ten-reasons-to-learn-italian Tue, 26 Nov 2013 18:45:00 +0100 top-ten-reasons-to-learn-italian