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36. I Have To Run…

  Level: Beginner

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He promised he was going to help her to prepare the cake for the party. “But not today”, he says, “because I have to run..”. Let’s learn how to conjugate and use another very common verb: “dovere” (to have to – must).

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• Level: Beginner
• Topics: time, verbs
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14. What A Hectic Day! (Intermediate)

  Level: Intermediate

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In today’s episode, we are going to hear a story about a very hectic day – one of those days with so many things to do in so little time… We’ll learn and practice some verbs that express action, like for instance “prendere” (to take), “portare” (to bring), and “accompagnare” (to accompany).

Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 14

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• Level: Intermediate
• Topics: descriptions
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35. Everything Is On Sale!

  Level: Beginner

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She walks in via Condotti, Rome, she sees a shop window she loves, the shop assistant is a friend (so she’ll get a discount), and last but not least, everything is on sale: the shopaholic’s heaven must look like this! In today’s episode, we are going to learn how to shop with style.

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• Level: Beginner
• Topics: shopping
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13. The Most Beautiful… (Intermediate)

  Level: Intermediate

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Some say it’s Rome, some say it’s Florence, some other says it’s Venice… so, what’s the most beautiful Italian city? And do you think big cities are more interesting than small ones? Let’s talk about it, while learning how to use comparative adjectives, like “piu’… di…” (more… than…), and other useful sentences.

Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 13

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• Level: Intermediate
• Topics: cities, places
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34. What A Gentleman!

  Level: Beginner

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She wants to go eat out in a good seafood restaurant, and he’s showing some good old fashioned manners, by picking up the tab… what a gentleman! In today’s episode, we are going to learn how to conjugate and use another very common verb: “volere” (to want).

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• Level: Beginner
• Topics: food
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12. The Italian Gossip (Intermediate)

  Level: Intermediate

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Some say gossip is just a trivial pastime; some other think it is essential to psychological and even physical well-being. No matter what you believe, do not say you’ve never done it… we will not believe you! Let’s learn some useful expressions about love, marriage, money… it’s gossip time, signore e signori!

Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 12

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• Level: Intermediate
• Topics: fun, gossip
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