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A writer's desk

Did you know?

Italian as we write it today grew out of the Tuscan that Dante used for his Divine Comedy, seven hundred years ago.

Because of that, people sometimes say Italians all learned to speak the language of a poet.

Adam in an Italia scarf, waving, with Luna the cream retriever

At aperitivo time in Bologna, out comes mortadella โ€” the big pink sausage flecked with white โ€” cut in ribbons so thin you can see through them.

Adam is from Emilia-Romagna โ€” visit his home region.

Words from set 21 ยท Joining Words

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Take me to Italy!

Travel with Adam and Luna โ€” we'll tell you when the next family trip opens.

Luna driving a red Vespa with Adam riding behind her
Luna the retriever on a red VespaPlay and Practice!