Collina Italiana - Italian Language and Cultural Center

Collina Italiana - Italian Language and Cultural Center Italian classes for children and adults: group and private classes and events - IN-PERSON and ONLINE

Collina Italiana offers Italian language and culture programs both on- and off-site in the New York City area and ONLINE! In business since 2007, our center is known for offering Italian classes in a contemporary setting, including workshops and events. To experience a comprehensive learning experience without having to leave the city, contact us today!

09/22/2026

Just another day learning Italian in NYC šŸ’ƒšŸ‡®šŸ‡¹
Whether you’re starting from scratch or continuing your Italian, Collina Italiana has classes for all levels, plus private lessons, conversation groups, workshops, and cultural events.
Come learn Italian with us! šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹āœØ Find our current offerings through the link in our bio.

Episode 21 of our bilingual podcast ā€œAscolta l’arte e mettila da parteā€ by Eveline Baseggio: CUPIDO-Read and listen on o...
09/21/2026

Episode 21 of our bilingual podcast ā€œAscolta l’arte e mettila da parteā€ by Eveline Baseggio: CUPIDO
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Read and listen on our website (ITA/ENG) https://collinaitaliana.com/ascolta-larte-e-mettila-da-parte/
Listen on Spotify (ITA/ENG) / Apple podcast (ITA/ENG): Ascolta l’arte e mettila da parte.

09/21/2026

Happy Monday everyone! Let’s start the week off with another episode of our series, Italian For First Time Tourists šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹āœˆļø

Today’s expression is ā€œHo bisogno di un dottoreā€ which means ā€œI need a doctorā€.
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šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Ho bisogno di un dottore!
šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Dove ti fa male?
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ENG I need a doctor!
ENG Where does it hurt?
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09/20/2026

Ciao everyone! Happy Sunday! Today’s saying is ā€œSentirsi un pesce fuor d’acquaā€ which is essentially the same as the English expression ā€œTo feel like a fish out of water.ā€ A presto!

Welcome back to Italia Scaramantica!Between folk traditions, good-luck rituals, and age-old beliefs, today we’re explori...
09/20/2026

Welcome back to Italia Scaramantica!
Between folk traditions, good-luck rituals, and age-old beliefs, today we’re exploring one of Italy’s most famous superstitions.
ITA: NON APPOGGIARE MAI I SOLDI SUL LETTO
Secondo la tradizione, appoggiare soldi o un portafoglio sul letto porta sfortuna e può attirare problemi economici. Una delle spiegazioni più diffuse risale alle antiche usanze funerarie. Dopo la morte di una persona, i suoi effetti personali, compresi i soldi, venivano talvolta appoggiati sul letto, creando un’associazione con la perdita e la cattiva sorte. Una superstizione molto simile esiste anche in altri Paesi, dove si dice che lasciare soldi o il portafoglio sul letto porti sfortuna dal punto di vista economico. Ancora oggi molte persone evitano di farlo... per non rischiare!
ENG: NEVER PUT MONEY ON THE BED
According to Italian superstition, placing money or your wallet on the bed brings bad luck and may lead to financial problems. One of the most common explanations dates back to old funeral customs. After someone died, their personal belongings—including money—were sometimes placed on the bed, creating an association with loss and misfortune.
A similar superstition exists in several other countries, where leaving money or a wallet on the bed is also believed to bring financial bad luck. Even today, many people avoid doing it... just to be safe!

09/19/2026

Looking for your next Italian read? šŸ“ššŸ‡®šŸ‡¹
Our library is full of Italian books to explore, whether you’re practicing your language skills, looking for something new to read, or just want to spend a little more time surrounded by Italian.
Stop by Collina Italiana and find something to read in Italian!

Happy Friday! Kick off the weekend with parole italiane! šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ā€œTemporaleā€ means thunderstorm! ā›ˆļøā€¢Il mio cane ha paura del t...
09/18/2026

Happy Friday! Kick off the weekend with parole italiane! šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹

ā€œTemporaleā€ means thunderstorm! ā›ˆļø
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Il mio cane ha paura del temporale.
My dog ​​is afraid of the thunderstorm.
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09/15/2026

Some jokes are better in Italian šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹
Come learn the language with us through group classes, private lessons, conversation classes, and more. We’ve got Italian classes for every level, whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills.
Check out our current offerings at the link in our bio!

Welcome back to Italia Scaramantica!Between folk traditions, good-luck rituals, and age-old beliefs, today we’re explori...
09/14/2026

Welcome back to Italia Scaramantica!
Between folk traditions, good-luck rituals, and age-old beliefs, today we’re exploring one of Italy’s most famous superstitions.
ITA: MAI PASSARE CON LA SCOPA SUI PIEDI
Se una scopa tocca i piedi di una persona non sposata, secondo la tradizione quella persona farĆ  fatica a sposarsi.
La scopa ĆØ da sempre simbolo della casa e della vita domestica. Toccare accidentalmente qualcuno con la scopa era visto come un gesto che ā€œspazzava viaā€ la fortuna in amore. Una superstizione molto simile esiste anche in diversi Paesi dell’America Latina.
ENG: DON’T SWEEP OVER SOMEONE’S FEET
According to Italian superstition, if you accidentally sweep over the feet of someone who isn’t married, they’ll have a hard time getting married. The broom has long been a symbol of home and domestic life. Accidentally sweeping over someone’s feet was believed to ā€œsweep awayā€ their luck in love. A very similar superstition exists in several Latin American countries, where sweeping over a single person’s feet is also said to delay marriage.

09/14/2026

Happy Monday everyone! Let’s start the week off with another episode of our series, Italian For First Time Tourists šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹āœˆļø

Today’s expression is ā€œMi fa maleā€¦ā€ which means ā€œā€¦hurts / I have pain inā€¦ā€.
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šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Mi fa male la gamba.
šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Da quanto tempo?
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ENG My leg hurts.
ENG Since when?
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1556 Third Avenue
New York, NY
10128

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+16462473869

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