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28. What A Figuraccia! (Intermediate)

November 26th, 2006

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Learn Italian Language with Podcasts! Today we are going to listen to a dialogue between Renzo e Lucia while in Rome, inside “la famosa Cappella Sistina” (the famous Sistine Chapel). Thanks to Renzo, who thinks “Il Giudizio Universale” (The Last Judgement) is… a sculpture (ouch!), we’ll learn the popular Italian expression “fare una figuraccia” (to make a fool of oneself), and some art related words like “scultura” (sculpture), and “affresco” (wall painting). Enjoy!

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 28

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Tags: art, places
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50. Renting A Fiat 500

November 19th, 2006

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Today you are going to learn everything (well, almost…) you need to know in order to rent a car in Italy, if you ever feel adventurous enough to drive, while there… You do know that Italians have a terrible reputation as car drivers, right? And what if you do not feel like driving? Well, you can always take a train… Enjoy!

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• Difficulty Level Beginner
• Tags: cars, driving
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27. Meet Renzo & Lucia (Intermediate)

November 12th, 2006

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Renzo & Lucia, two of Jane’s friends, met and fell in love last summer in Rimini, a well-known seaside location. Now they’re planning to meet in Rome to spend a romantic weekend. Let’s review and practice how to describe people and actions, and how to use not-so-easy to grasp sentences like “si sono conosciuti” (they met each other) and “si sono innamorati” (they fell in love). Enjoy!

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 27

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Tags: dating, friends
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49. Skiing In Cortina

November 5th, 2006

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Learn Italian with Podcasts! Today we are going to hear about Massimo’s plan to spend next weekend skiing and having fun in one of the most famous Italian winter destinations, Cortina d’Ampezzo. Let’s review and practice words that you can use to describe places, like “bel panorama” (beautiful view), or “piste fantastiche” (fantastic ski runs). Enjoy!

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• Difficulty Level Beginner
• Tags: sport, vacations
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