Quote of the week
“Accadono cose che sono come domande. Passa un minuto, oppure anni, e poi la vita risponde”. Things happen, and they are like questions. A minute goes by, or years, and then life replies. Alessandro Baricco
Archivi autore: CyberItalian
Listen and Test
The Italian language is very musical. To improve your listening skills and to learn a correct pronunciation we suggest that you start “developing your ear” by listening to Italian audios, songs, and language as much as you can. Click here to listen and repeat what you hear.
Italian press against Berlusconi
Photo courtesy of repubblica.it Yesterday night Italians watched a very sad show on TV. Mr. Berlusconi, in a one-man show, called Italian journalists “farabutti” (rogue, dishonest), for criticizing him and the government. Saturday September 19 there will be a big march in Rome, in favour of the Italian press and freedom of speech. Check here… Leggi tutto »
Quote of the week
From CyberItalian Beginner lesson 2. The key word to become Italian is “flexibility”; mental flexibility.
Quote of the week
“Festina Lente” (Affrettati Lentamente; Make Haste Slowly) by Roman Emperor Ottaviano Augusto (63 BC – AD 14)
Conversation at the restaurant
Being a waiter in Italy can be a well-rewarded profession, with a long-term contract. In Italy waiters have their salary so you are not obliged to leave a tip; however, la “mancia” is certainly appreciated and it is definitely a nice thing to give if the waiter provides a good service. Many restaurants are family… Leggi tutto »
Italian Women Rise Up
Buongiorno a tutti! After a magic and relaxing day at the beach, waiting for the sunset to express a wish as soon as the sun disappears, and waiting for the shooting stars for more wishes to express, I am back to reality. I want to share with you an interesting article by Chiara Volpato, published… Leggi tutto »
Tombola in Trevignano
What about an entire village playing “Tombola” (Bingo) at night in the main square? That’s what happened in Trevignano the other night. Everybody sitting in the bar, or on the sidewalk, or on the street benches, road closed to cars, everybody checking their numbers, talking with friends, relaxing. It takes a whole village to raise… Leggi tutto »