Archive for August, 2007
Phrasebook #4: Lodging & Money
Level: Phrasebook
Speak Italian with LearnItalianPod Phrasebook #4! While Jane has taken a few days of well-deserved vacation (she’ll be back next week – and stay tuned, because we are preparing some nice surprises for all of you!), we are taking the chance to add one more episode to our Italian Phrasebook podcast series! Today we’ll learn and practice some useful Italian words and phrases about lodging and money using a very good online Italian Phrasebook as a starting point. Enjoy!
19. Telling A Joke (Culture Shot)
Level: Culture Shot

Learn how to speak Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! “But is it true that Italians love very much telling jokes to entertain their guests and friends? – And who’s this “Pierino”, protagonist of so many Italian jokes?” These are the questions posed by Michelle, one of LearnItalianPod’s subscribers. She says she went to Italy, enjoyed every minute of her trip, and she had a particularly great time when one night her Italian friend Antonio entertained her by telling a joke after the other. Well Michelle, just listen to today’s story to find out more about Italian jokes, joke-tellers and the legendary “Pierino”. Enjoy!
Culture Shot – Episode Nr. 19
45. The Afternoon Nap (Intermediate)
Level: Intermediate

Learn Italian with Podcasts! Our dear friend Maria from New York asks: “Is it true that in Italy all shops close during lunch break?” – “And is it true that during the afternoon break Italians love to take a nice nap?” — Dear Maria, the answer to both questions is yes! On this episode we’ll talk about one of Italians favorite activities: “il riposino pomeridiano” (the afternoon nap). We’ll also learn a thing or two about Italian shops opening times and we’ll review and practice Italian prepositions. Enjoy!
Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 45
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