A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and life
A Writer in Italy is about travel, art and life. A place to share the travel journeys and the many discoveries along the way.
Italy has many attractions - art, design, architecture, history and the wonderful food culture. Michelle shares her love of books on Italy and the places and regions that have inspired her along the way.
Michelle started 'A Writer in Italy Podcast’ to share personal stories and the love of books on Italy that would lead to beautiful conversations with like minded souls who share a deep love affair with Italian Culture and the country as a place of beauty and spiritual renewal.
Michelle Johnston lives in Australia with her family.
A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and life
How to Discover Italy Through the Italian Language with Margherita Berti
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“Learning Italian is about more than memorizing vocabulary. It is an invitation to experience a way of life” - Margherita Berti, Italian History & Culture Through Language
Get prepared for your next Italian Journey with this wonderful book and guide - Italian History & Culture Through Language by Italian Linguistics Teacher and Podcast host Margherita Berti PhD.
Today Margherita shares the release of her new book 'Italian History & Culture Through Language' and the story behind creating her Italian Matters Language courses for seekers of Italy. Enjoy this conversation...
About the Author:
Margherita Berti is the founder of Italian Matters, an online Italian language hub with 5 million followers across platforms. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and creates digital courses and resources to help learners build real-world Italian fluency. Margherita also hosts the Italian Matters podcast and shares language tips through engaging videos and social content.
This book is:
"Perfect for travelers, language learners, Italophiles, and anyone reconnecting with their heritage, Speak the World: Italian is both an entertaining cultural keepsake and a practical introduction to the language. Whether paired with travel plans, family traditions, or dreams of Italian cafés and gondola rides, the book makes an ideal gift for lovers of Italy and its timeless charm".
Book: Italian History & Culture Through Language by Margherita Berti
Visit Margherita Berti at Italian Matters
Follow Marghertia Berti on Instagram @ItalianMatters
Musical Scores by Richard Johnston
A Writer in Italy is about travel and life. A place to share the beautiful travel journeys and the discoveries along the way.
Italy has many attractions - art, design, architecture, history and the wonderful food culture. Michelle shares her love of books on Italy and the places and regions that have inspired her along the way.
Michelle started 'A Writer in Italy Podcast’ to share personal stories and the love of books on Italy that would lead to beautiful conversations with people and like minded souls who share a deep love affair with Italian Culture and the country as a place of beauty and spiritual renewal.
Michelle Johnston lives in Australia with her family.
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