Children start to learn languages at school in the UK age 7 years old. This is a bit of a revolution as until 2015 the starting age was 11.
We all pick up languages easier the earlier we start, (The best time is ages 0-5!) After that it becomes more effort but it's still absolutely possible to master it.
Read MoreSo my gorgeous boy is about to turn five. Part of me is devastated because he's just a baby still in so many ways. I know technically he's a boy now and there's no escaping it but I still see the premature baby in him and his vulnerability. I'm sure many mammas will understand this feeling.
Read MoreEvery morning when my son comes down for breakfast there's a piece of paper waiting for him on the inside of the front door...
It's not a creative postman! But an Italian word left there by Papa' Prada.
Read MoreKelly Strobel of Italian at Heart writes beautifully about her lost Italian heritage and how she will always ponder how she could have been bilingual. A beautiful, nostagic piece and one of Papa' Prada's favourites!
Read MoreHow to educate your child to be open to all people and their culture is a tough one and for me ever more important given the world’s scary trajectory at the moment.
Read MoreItaly has been suffering from a mass exodus of its talented young people for over 20 years. In that time half a million Italians aged between 18-39 have left for other European countries. Youth unemployment stands at just under 38%. One of the highest rates in the EU.
Read MoreOne of the key characteristics of Italian cuisine is its focus on using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Italian dishes often feature fresh herbs, vegetables, fruits, meats, and cheeses, which are used to create simple but flavourful dishes. If you’re looking for facts about Italy food, you’re in the right place.
Read MoreIf you grew up in the U.K. in the 80's you probably remember a campaign 'You never forget a good teacher'. This week on Mammaprada we have a wonderful article by Marcella Campana. Italian tennis coach, sports journalist, friend of tennis sporting heroes (think Seles, Navratilova, Comaneci) and generally a fabulous example of women following their passions and doing extraordinary things.
Read MoreChiacchiere means 'chatter' and they are called this possibly due to the crunchy sound they make when you eat them! Some people also call them 'angel wings' as they put a twist in them as they are made, creating the appearance of two wings.
Read MoreVenice Carnival is a bucket list event in my eyes. It's so much fun, the City of Venice is at its most vibrant, it's a really unique thing to do.
Read MoreWhat springs to mind when we think of Italians? Pizza makers, romantic latin lovers, big families, bad drivers? Every nation has a stereotype.
Read MoreThe first few years of dating my now Husband there were a lot of crazy moments. Anyone dreaming of meeting their own Italian stallion do not be fooled by what you are taking on!
Read MoreMammaprada features: Raising Bilingual Children, Italian culture, Italian travel, Italian Food and Posts in Italian/ Italiano. We also offer Bilingual Resources for language learning, such as bilingual books, bilingual audio CDs and DVDs,. Other topics we write about are Parenting and Lifestyle.
I’m Kristie Prada & here you'll find our family’s experiences on travel to languages, parenting, recipes & much more. Thank you for visiting!
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