Archive for September, 2007
48. You’re Sitting In My Seat! (Intermediate)
September 30th, 2007
Learn How To Speak Italian with LearnItalianPod! In today’s episode we will talk about train trips and reserved seats. Kyle, one of LearnItalianPod subscribers, sent us a very nice email. He writes: “I have been on the train when Italians are in my reserved seat, and I would like to be able to speak to them politely and intelligently about this problem.” Kyle, we know what you are talking about! So today we’ll see how to solve this kind of situation in a polite and intelligent way. Enjoy!
Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 48
21. Goodbye, Luciano (Culture Shot)
September 23rd, 2007
Learn how to speak Italian fast and easily! In this episode, Jane and Massimo would like to pay tribute to the late great Luciano Pavarotti. Luciano has represented worldwide the tradition and the art of Italian singing, and has been considered by many “l’ambasciatore della cultura e della musica italiana” (the ambassador of Italian culture and music) all over the world. Goodbye Luciano, e grazie!
Culture Shot - Episode Nr. 21
47. Let’s Go Dancing! (Intermediate)
September 16th, 2007
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! In today’s episode we will talk about “fare due salti in discoteca” (literally: “to do two jumps in the disco”), a very common Italian expression that means to go dancing. We’ll listen to a conversation between two friends, Angela and Fabio - and we will learn useful words and expressions about “discoteche italiane” (Italian disco clubs), “andare a ballare” (to go dancing), and “amici e amicizie” (friends and friendships). So, let the dance begin!
Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 47
20. Crazy for Limoncello! (Culture Shot)
September 9th, 2007
Learn how to speak Italian with our twentieth Culture Shot! Our friend Elliott from Australia sent us a nice email, all in italian (great job, Elliott!). At some point he says that one of the best drinks he has tasted in Italy is a liquor, usually served after meals, that is called limoncello. He also says: “Sembra che gli italiani ne vadano matti!” (It seems like Italians go crazy for it!). Elliott, Italians are not the only ones to go crazy for limoncello - just listen to today’s story and you’ll know what we mean… Enjoy!
Culture Shot - Episode Nr. 20
46. Let’s Buy The Tickets! (Intermediate)
September 2nd, 2007
Learn intermediate level Italian with LearnItalianPod! In today’s episode we will talk about… music, concerts and Italian singers. We’ll listen to a phone conversation beetwen two friends, Maria and Antonio. Maria says one of her favorite artists, Andrea Bocelli, is holding a concert in Milan, and she wants to go! Antonio loves Bocelli too - so he’s rushing online to reserve two tickets. We’ll learn a few useful expressions you can use while dealing with phone conversations and we’ll review and practice conjunctions. Enjoy!
Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 46
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