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8. How To Make A Resolution (HTI)

December 30th, 2007

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For Italians, like for the rest of the world, the beginning of the new year is also the time to make resolutions. Let’s hear our two Italian friends Jane and Massimo talking about their “risoluzioni del nuovo anno”. And speaking of resolutions, did you remember to put “to learn and to speak Italian well” as part of your new year’s resolutions? - We’re sure you did. See you in 2008!

How To Italian - Episode Nr.8

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• Difficulty Level How To Italian
• Tags: how to, resolutions
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7. How To Celebrate New Year’s Eve (HTI)

December 26th, 2007

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Learn Italian with “How To Italian” episode nr. 7! New Year’s Eve (”il Capodanno” in Italian) is just a few days away, and it is absolutely a great time to be in Italy and to celebrate. One thing for sure: Italians love celebrations as much as they love to get together with friends and family! So, let’s hear how our two friends celebrated the end of the old year and the beginning of the new one. Buon Anno a Tutti!

How To Italian - Episode Nr.7

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• Difficulty Level How To Italian
• Tags: how to, traditions
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6. How To Say Merry Christmas (HTI)

December 16th, 2007

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The Holidays are just around the corner and, to get you into the spirit of things, what is better than to learn how Italians say “Buon Natale” (Merry Christmas) or “Buone Feste” (Happy Holidays) to their friends and loved ones! Let’s see how two friends share their plans for the Holidays and how they say “Buone Feste!” to each other.

And the most important thing of all: Jane & Massimo would like to wish each and everyone of you out there a very Happy and Merry Holiday Season - from the bottom of our hearts, thanks for your incredible support - grazie, grazie, e ancora grazie a tutti!

How To Italian - Episode Nr.6

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• Difficulty Level How To Italian
• Tags: christmas, how to
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5. How To Tip Your Waiter (HTI)

December 9th, 2007

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In Italy, tipping your waiter at the restaurant isn’t really done… and the reason is that there are usually two extra charges added to your restaurant bill: one is the “coperto” (cover charge) and the other is the “servizio” (service). Patricia, one of LearnItalianPod subscribers, learned about this the hard way when she went to Italy. She says she overtipped the first few meals…and astonished the staff! She then suggests: “Why don’t you do an episode about billing at the restaurant? I believe it would be of help to those planning to visit Italy…” Excellent idea, Patricia - so here it is!

How To Italian - Episode Nr.5

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• Difficulty Level How To Italian
• Tags: how to, money
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4. How To Ask For A Discount (HTI)

December 2nd, 2007

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Learn Italian with “How To Italian” episode nr. 4! Bargaining to get a “sconto” (discount) is something not quite common in a store, but it becomes common reality if you ever happen to shop “al mercato” (at a market). Today we’ll see how to spot something you love while shopping at the market, ask for a discount, and get a good deal! Happy bargaining, everyone!

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• Difficulty Level How To Italian
• Tags: how to, shopping
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