Archive for the ‘Culture Shot’ Category
25. My Big Italian Wedding (Culture Shot)
April 20th, 2008
Our friend Kelly from New Zealand sent us a wonderful email. She just got married with Paolo, who is from Italy, and their wedding took place in beautiful Sorrento, in Italy. - She says her wedding day was perfect, from the ceremony to the reception. She just didn’t know how big weddings can be in Italy! Then she says: “How about a Culture Shot on Italian weddings? That’s definitely Italian culture…at its best!” What a good idea, Kelly! - So today let’s talk about the big day in Italy: il matrimonio Italiano! And by the way, congratulations, Kelly!
Culture Shot - Episode Nr.25
24. The Gentle Language (Culture Shot)
November 4th, 2007
In this episode we’ll talk about “the gentle language”, the affectionate way Italians call their language. We think everyone agrees that Italian language is surely one of the most musical languages in the world. So, let’s learn more about “the gentle language” and let’s have fun practicing the italian alphabet, or, as Jane’s elementary teacher Ms. Frison used to call it, “la musica dell’alfabeto italiano” - “the music of the Italian alphabet”. Enjoy!
Culture Shot - Episode Nr. 24
23. An All-Italian Kiss (Culture Shot)
October 21st, 2007
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! In this twenty-third Culture Shot we’ll talk about the most romantic chocolate candy in the world: the “Bacio Perugina”, literally translated as “the kiss from Perugia”! We’ll find out how a simple chocolate candy born with the wrong name made it to become an everlasting Italian icon. We’ll also review and practice irregular verbs and prepositions. Happy Chocolate, everybody!
Culture Shot - Episode Nr. 23
22. Double The Consonant! (Culture Shot)
October 7th, 2007
In this episode we’ll talk about something that’s very specific to the Italian language, that is, the pronunciation of double consonants. We’ll see how to avoid some funny mistakes people can do if they don’t pay attention to it. And, to make it “stick”, we’re going to use rhymes and a little bit of poetry, like Jane’s elementary teacher, ms. Piotta, used to do. Thanks, ms. Piotta, your rhymes are still useful after all these years!
Culture Shot - Episode Nr. 22
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
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
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