Online Italian-English Dictionary
As EngagedThinking's first project, our online dictionary has proved to be very useful to internet users. With a fast retrieval process and intuitive search features, this online dictionary can help you find a quick word or phrase without all the complexity of other online and paper dictionaries.

A favorite feature among users is the "Notes on usage" field, which provides information on certain verbs and expressions when needed to help explain how they are used. Words featured on our Word of the Day blog are linked to entries in the dictionary to enhance further the dictionaries usefulness.

In the future, we hope to offer users the ability to suggest words and expressions as well as offer an RSS feed of newly added entries.

Knowing Rome
Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and it is also one of the oldest in Europe. Only in Rome can one see a time-line of Western history unfold: from ancient Rome, to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque and all the way to the modern day.

Our blog site features posts on popular and important attractions in and around Rome as well as reviews of historical and art historical books on Rome, things to do off the beaten track as well as discuss points on the eternal city that you might not find in your run of the mill travel guide. Learn about important artists, writers and thinkers who based themselves in Rome and are now part of the cultural fabric of this wonderful city.

We'll also talk about some of the problems facing current day Rome and current events to keep travelers, scholars and all others interested in Rome abreast of events and happenings.

Italian Language Resources
A recent thread on Italian language boards and sites has been the need for more students to immerse themselves in the language. Too many students rely on books and grammar and do not spend enough time listening and speaking the language. In response to that warranted criticism, EngagedThinking create the blog, Italian Language Resources, which features dozens of links to Italian sites where students can actually use their language. The internet, in this regard, can have a tremendous impact on students' ability to improve their listening comprehension and speaking skills.

Each week a new site is profiled on our blog along with tips on how you can use it to improve your Italian. There is a generous listing of podcasts, streaming video and media, along with links to TV programs, YouTube and more.

Il Bollettino, Our Monthly Newsletter
Sign up for our monthly newsletter. Published the last week of every month, our newsletter contains links to new and important web sites, reviews books on Italian, profiles an Italian blog, teaches new vocabulary and more. You can receive the newsletter by reading our blogs, by subscriving to email updates of our blogs, or adding your name to our mailing list. Starting in 2009, all email subscribers (either through our blog or the mailing list) are entered each month into a drawing for a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate.

ILGUR
ILGUR (Italian Language, Grammar and Usage Resource) is one of our most popular blog sites. Each week, we publish one or two lessons with accompanying exercises as well as examples to help illustrate points of Italian grammar. The lesson vary in difficulty from beginner to advanced depending upon the topic being discussed.

There is also a collection of links to other useful sites, recommendation of books, audio CD's and other media to help improve your Italian, an index and a listing of keywords/labels to help you find lessons on particular topics of interest.

Sign up to receive updates to our blog directly in your inbox and never miss an update or simply follow the RSS feed. There are many ways to stay current with our updated content.

Parola del giorno
Our second most popular blog site, this is a favorite among many users who are more advanced in their language acquisition but are looking to find ways to expand their vocabulary and learn about Italian culture.

The blog site is updated Monday through Friday (no updates on major American holidays, vacations, etc.). Each day features a different word from a different context. Tuesdays and Thursdays features an example from a work of Italian literature. This is a popular feature since many users felt that the constant reliance on newspapers and magazines could sometimes be "boring" and "depressing". Mondays features an example from an Italian blog -- a list of fun Italian blogs is maintained on the site or you can visit Blog Italia, a directory of blogs by Italians in Italy and abroad. Wednesdays selection comes from a newspaper or magazine, and Fridays are capped off with an example from Wikipedia.

Parola del giorno @ Twitter
Another new feature of this blog is that the contents are mirrored on Twitter. Now users can receive an abbreviated entry by following us on Twitter (visit our Twitter page), through chat programs and through their mobile phone. You can also receive email updates daily, follow along through RSS feed or simply visit the blog each morning.

Italian Literature & Culture
A large amount of books published by American and British presses are translated and published in Italy, the same cannot always be said for Italian publications. Many great writers in Italy do not see any success beyond their country's border. This blog highlights new writers and their works, as well as providing resources for learning about Italian literature. There is more to Italian literature than Dante and the Divina Commedia. The blog site provides links to important sites as well as publishing bibliographies and other tools for learning more about Italian literature.

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