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La bruschetta

February 26th, 2010 Maura No comments

Invitare i propri amici a casa è una tradizione dell’ospitalità italiana.
Una serata a casa propria può essere organizzata in maniera molto semplice, giusto per il piacere di stare insieme.

Inviting our friends at home is a tradition of Italian hospitality.
An evening at your place may be organized in a very simple manner, just for the pleasure of being with your friends.

To practice Italian this week we invite you to read and cook…….. PRACTICE HERE: Italian/English Version

Para practicar el idioma italiano esta semana te invitamos a leer y cocinar… PRACTICA AQUÍ: Versión Italiano/Española

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Tempo e stagioni (weather and seasons)

February 19th, 2010 Maura No comments

Il grande compositore italiano, Antonio Vivaldi (1678 – 1741), è rimasto largamente ignorato sino agli inizi del XX secolo.
Dalla seconda guerra mondiale in poi, le opere di Vivaldi hanno ottenuto un successo pressoché universale. Ma cosa ha a che fare Vivaldi con il tempo e le stagioni?

The great Italian composer, Antonio Vivaldi (1678 – 1741), remained largely ignored, until the early 20th century.
Since World War II, Vivaldi’s compositions have enjoyed almost universal success. But what does Vivaldi has to do with the weather and seasons?

To practice Italian this week we invite you to listen and play……..
PRACTICE HERE: Italian/English Version

Para practicar el idioma italiano esta semana te invitamos a escuchar y jugar…
PRACTICA AQUÍ: Versión Italiano/Española

PS
guys, in Rome it has been raining for days now, basta… sono stanca di pioggia!

Ascoltare e testare (listen and test)

February 12th, 2010 Maura No comments


Nei corsi di CyberItalian trovi dei suggerimenti per la pronuncia corretta. Inoltre, le nostre “Guide alla Pronuncia” sono sempre disponibili per pronunciare qualsiasi parola o frase desideri sentire.
Regole generali: le parole italiane terminano con una vocale. Tutte le vocali in una parola devono essere articolate e pronunciate chiaramente. Verifica le tue abilità di ascolto con l’esercizio seguente.

In the CyberItalian courses you will find the necessary tips for a correct pronunciation. Moreover, our ‘Pronunciation Guides’ are always available to pronounce any word or sentence you wish to hear.
General rules: Italian words end with a vowel. All vowels in a word should be clearly articulated and pronounced. Check your listening skills with the following exercise.

To practice Italian this week we invite you to listen and test…….. PRACTICE HERE: Italian/English Version

Para practicar el idioma italiano esta semana te invitamos a escuchar y testar… PRACTICA AQUÍ: Versión Italiano/Española

Pazienza, a Sicilian Mantra

February 10th, 2010 Maura No comments


“Pazienza, Sicilians tell me. I’m not a patient person, but I’m beginning to suspect I’ll need some endurance to get the life I want to lead.

What is the life I want to lead, anyway?

A stop-the-world-I-want-to-get-off life, a turn-back-the-clock-a-century life. A new life. A second life.

A friend forwards an email from a British guy who is temporarily living in Italy: Anyone buying any kind of property in Italy needs counseling. I send my deepest sympathies to the lady in Sicily…”

An interesting insight on life in Sicily (and other parts of Italy). I recommend this blog:

baroquesicily.com

Enjoy it!

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Rino Gaetano e l’imperfetto (imperfect tense)

February 5th, 2010 Maura No comments

Molti studenti hanno ancora problemi con l’uso dell’imperfetto.
Per aiutarti a capire questo tempo verbale ti presentiamo una delle più famose canzoni di Rino Gaetano: Sfiorivano le viole.

Many students still have problems with the use of “imperfetto”.
In order to help you understand this verb tense we present one of the most famous songs by Rino Gaetano: Sfiorivano le viole.

To practice Italian this week we invite you to read and sing…….. PRACTICE HERE: Italian/English Version

Para practicar el idioma italiano esta semana te invitamos a leer y cantar… PRACTICA AQUÍ: Versión Italiano/Española

Picture form Wikipedia