Help! My Cat Needs a Hill and My Dog’s Chasing a Hormone

What happens when you’re not gifted at languages but have to speak Italian…

“You’ll never guess what she’s said now! By the way, nice guinzaglio!” Photo: Fiona Cameron Lister

After almost 25 years living in Italy, I now speak good Italian. For someone not naturally gifted at foreign languages I think that’s quite an achievement. I’m proud to say that I am competent enough to have worked as a translator and even sold advertising in Italian on the phone. However…

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Experienced British writer/editor/writing coach in Italy | MWC semi-finalist| Loves words, history, humour, unusual subjects| Contact: fcameronlister@gmail.com

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Fiona Cameron Lister

Experienced British writer/editor/writing coach in Italy | MWC semi-finalist| Loves words, history, humour, unusual subjects| Contact: fcameronlister@gmail.com