Italian is the main language. Some older people speak Milanese, a local dialect. Since Milan is a big business and fashion city, many people also speak English.
The euro (€). Italy is one of 20 countries in the European Union that uses it. Coins come in cents and in 1 and 2 euros, and each country puts its own design on one side.
About €0.50 (roughly 55 cents) at the grocery store, or €1 to €1.50 at a café or vending machine. When you order water at a restaurant, they ask if you want it "naturale" (still) or "frizzante" (sparkling)!
Risotto alla milanese, Milan's famous rice dish. It's bright yellow because it's made with saffron, a spice that comes from a flower. It's creamy, warm, and perfect for fall.
Pop music from back home, mostly Tate McRae and Charli xcx. Their upbeat songs are perfect for walking around Milan. I've even heard some of them playing in stores here, which shows how far music travels around the world.
