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42. A Phone Call From The Airport

August 6th, 2006

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He has not seen her for six months. He’s due to pick her up at the airport, and he’s running late! Today, we’ll hear a phone conversation and will practice some more typical, informal Italian expressions. All of that without forgetting to say… “bentornata, Jane!”.

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• Difficulty Level Beginner
• Topics: conversations, phone
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37. Talking On The Phone

May 7th, 2006

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Who doesn’t know how hard it is to speak a foreign language over the phone? Not anymore so after this lesson! In today’s episode we will learn and practice some useful informal expressions you can use while making a phone call to a friend.

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• Difficulty Level Beginner
• Topics: conversations, phone
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11. In Bocca Al Lupo! (Intermediate)

March 30th, 2006

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When someone is taking a trip, one way to wish that person off is to say, “in bocca al lupo,” which means, “in the mouth of the wolf”. Let’s wish “in bocca al lupo” to Giovanna (aka Jane), who is taking a trip to… the kitchen, ready to cook dinner for everybody. Some say she cannot cook, she says everything’s under control. Dinner’s served!

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 11

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: conversations
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10. What Is The Weather Like? (Intermediate)

March 23rd, 2006

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What is the most talked about subject in the world - THE real conversation opener? That’s right, the weather! So let’s learn some handy expressions you can use when you desperately need to keep a conversation going, but you run out of ideas. “Nice weather tonight, uh?”

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 10

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: conversations
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7. Do As Romans Do (Intermediate)

March 2nd, 2006

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When in Rome, do as Romans do. That means, when you are somewhere that you are not familiar with, act like the people around you. That’s a golden rule. Let’s learn how to apply it “the Italian way” while practicing some useful expressions using the word “quando” (when).

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 7

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: conversations
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13. Formal Greetings

December 30th, 2005

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In Italian, the way you greet someone is quite important: the type of greeting reflects the social hierarchy among people. So, how would you greet your boss, or a client you’re meeting for the the first time? Let’s find out today.

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• Difficulty Level Beginner
• Topics: conversations, greetings
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