Archive for January, 2009
9. Is It Worth Going There? (Upper Intermediate)
Level: Upper Intermediate
Episode #9 of the “Upper Intermediate Level Series” is entitled “Is It Worth Going There?” – Our hero Italo has finally made it to Piazza S. Marco. As he stands in the middle of the Piazza, enjoying the marvelous view of that timeless place, he hears a tourist guide talking about the mythical “Harry’s Bar” of Venice, one of the most famous bars in the world. Fascinated by what he hears, Italo decides to approach the guide and ask for an opinion: is it worth going there? So let’s hear, from the mouth of a tourist guide, some fascinating facts about a true icon of the Italian culture, all while learning how to ask for and how to give opinions. Enjoy!
Upper Intermediate – Episode Nr.9
8. Where is Piazza San Marco? (Upper Intermediate)
Level: Upper Intermediate
Episode #8 of the “Upper Intermediate Level Series” is entitled “Where is Piazza San Marco?” – Let’s start with a little recap. Our friend Italo, who is spending the night in a hotel in Venice after his business meeting was cancelled, decides to go for a walk, determined to reach San Marco Square. He thinks “well, if I’m stuck here, I may as well enjoy this beautiful city!” – But after walking for a while, he realizes he’s lost and he needs to ask someone for directions. Today, we are going to learn some useful sentences and vocabulary that you can use in real life situations when asking for or giving directions. Enjoy!
Upper Intermediate – Episode Nr.8
32. La Befana Vien di Notte (Culture Shot)
Level: Culture Shot
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com – Just a few days ago, on January 6th, Italian children of all ages have celebrated “il giorno della Befana”. “La Befana”, the benevolent witch who comes riding a flying broomstick, is a national holiday in Italy, and it also represents the end of the holiday season for millions of children, who are going back to school from their Christmas holidays the following day. So, let’s dedicate today’s culture shot to this old lady who comes and makes children happy one more day before they have to go back to the “everyday life”. We will also review and practice “relative pronouns”, those little words so important to make your Italian flowing more natural and ultimately to make you sound like a “real Italian”. Enjoy!
Culture Shot – Episode Nr.32
7. I Need A Room For Tonight (Upper Intermediate)
Level: Upper Intermediate
Episode #7 of this exciting “Upper Intermediate Level Series” is entitled “I Need A Room For Tonight”. Last week we had left our friend Italo in the middle of un unpleasant situation. The business meeting he was supposed to have has been cancelled and rescheduled for the following morning. Now Italo must find a place where to spend the night. We’ll listen to a conversation between Italo and the receptionist of a hotel located in the center of Venice, and we are going to learn some useful sentences and vocabulary that you most likely will be using on your next trip to Italy when asking for a room and checking into a hotel. Enjoy!
Upper Intermediate – Episode Nr.7
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