Fall has arrived, and while many are mourning the end of summer, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate the new season! Aside from cozy sweaters (my fav!), pumpkin spiced lattes and mother nature’s gorgeous fall palette, there are numerous festivals in the city (Toronto, that is) to join in on! So grab that pumpkin-spice, […]
This week’s song is perfectly suited to the season – the song is entitled, “autumn” or as said in Italian, “Autunno.” The artist of this song is, Noemi, a 35-year-old from Rome, who was was first welcomed to the music scene via the Italian version of the highly popular television series, “X Factor.” While she was eliminated […]
It’s that time of the week again! Music Monday! A little gift from me to you to help improve your Italian language skills, and brighten up your “favourite” day of the week! đŸ˜‰ This week’s edition focuses on singer-songwriter, Ermal Meta. This 36 year-old musician, was born in Fier, Albania and moved with his family […]
I have long been an advocate for using music to help learn a new language. This is one of the reasons why I use music when teaching foreign languages, and why I started Music Mondays on the blog. Not only do I enjoy the cultural aspects that music can communicate, but it also offers the […]
This week’s new music is by non other than one of Italy greatest rock stars, Vasco Rossi. At age 65, Rossi is still “rocking on” and producing great music. He is a legend in the Italian music industry, providing a sound track for countless lives, young and old. With his music experiences staring at the […]
With the weather turning cooler everyday, fall fashion is slowly taking over the style scene. One of the fun trends found in this year’s season is the faux fur cuff, as seen all over the European runways from Italy to Portugal to Spain. The Italian brand, Fendi, has included this trend in a variety of […]
With a Labour Day long weekend full of family festivities, this week’s Music Monday got shifted a bit, however it is here nevertheless and it comes packed with a powerful message! The latest instalment in Viva la Dolce’s Music Mondays is by one of Italy’s top hit makers, Giorgia. This woman has reigned queen in Italy’s music […]
It’s that time of year again… back to school! I’ve teamed up with a bunch of great bloggers to help you zen your way through the upcoming school year! Get your back to school season started right with our amazing round-up of back to school posts! Here you’ll find everything from meal planning to […]
For this week’s Music Monday, Viva la Dolce is featuring the sounds of 22 year-old, Francesca Michelin. Her song, Vulcano, (Volcano), has recently entered the charts, and is steadily rising. With back-to-school just around the corner and cooler temperatures on the way, this song is the perfect fit for this time of year. You will note […]
Last year I took a short break from blogging to focus on my growing family and new home renovations. Anyone who has undergone home renovations, especially complete overhauls, understands the amount of time and focus it takes to get things right. I am happy to share that all went well, and with the help of […]
Another week, another Italian summer hit coming your way! This week’s edition of Music Monday features the duo Benji & Fede, alongside singer Annalisa, with their song, “Tutto Per Una Ragione.” This duo was first released their music through YouTube, eventually making their way to Italy’s prestigious singing contest, Festival di Sanremo. Although they didn’t […]
For this week’s edition of Music Monday, we have another hot summer hit, or tormentone estivo, as they call it in Italy. The song, entitled, “L’esercito del Selfie,” is by Takagi and Ketra, and features vocals by Arisa and Lorenzo Fragola. This is the first artistic debut by Takagi and Ketra, who normally work behind the […]
The weekend is upon us and for some of us in Canada it’s a long weekend! Looking for ideas on what to do? Why don’t you plan a picnic?! But not just any old picnic…instead, plan a picnic Italian style! Growing up, I was fortunate enough to experience Italian picnics first hand on our summer […]
For this week’s edition of VLD’s Music Mondays, I’m bringing you one of Italy’s top artists at the moment, Baby K. Her song, “Voglio Ballare Con Te” (“I want to dance with you”), is one of this year’s top summer hits, and features Spanish singer-songwriter, AndrĂ©s Ceballos (also known as AndrĂ©s Dvicio). This song is […]
Most people express the desire to learn a language but feel that they don’t have the time. What they don’t realize is that they can start learning a new language right away in their everyday actions with just a few tweaks in their routine! Mobile Phones A tool which most people use daily is their […]
Welcome to Viva la Dolce’s new feature, Music Mondays! I have always been a huge advocate for using music to help teach language. Not only does it add a element of fun in the learning process, it also helps immensely when trying to perfect one’s pronunciation of new terms in the target language. As […]
I’ve teamed up with some wonderful ladies from the #Momstertribe group to offer you all a list of great summer fun, or divertimento (in Italian)! From recipes to travel tips to party ideas and more! There is tons to check out! Don’t delay, scroll down below… Recipes Easy Peasy Pinwheels | Blog Link: A Boy and His […]
Summertime equates with many things, especially, gelato – or ice cream. While there are a variety of flavours and toppings to choose from, one of my all-time favourite gelato desserts has to be the Italian “affogato” dessert. The title of the dessert “affogato,” which means “drowned” in Italian, perfectly explains what this dessert is all […]