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24. How To Host An Italian Theme Party (HTI)

July 13th, 2008

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Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Our longtime friend and LearnItalianPod.com supporter JeanPaul from Boca Raton, Florida, wrote us a wonderful email. He says: “I’m planning to throw an Italian theme party… Imagine, a bunch of people fanatic about Italy coming to my house… How do I make it real? How do I make them feel like it’s the real thing?” - Great question, JeanPaul! And that’s exactly what we’ll find out today: how to host an Italian theme party, so perfect it’ll be (almost) like being in Italy. Decorations, food, music… we are going to make it real!

How To Italian - Episode Nr.24

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• Difficulty Level How To Italian
• Topics: fun, how to
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47. Let’s Go Dancing! (Intermediate)

September 16th, 2007

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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

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: friends, fun
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19. Telling A Joke (Culture Shot)

August 12th, 2007

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Learn how to speak Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! “But is it true that Italians love very much telling jokes to entertain their guests and friends? - And who’s this “Pierino”, protagonist of so many Italian jokes?” These are the questions posed by Michelle, one of LearnItalianPod’s subscribers. She says she went to Italy, enjoyed every minute of her trip, and she had a particularly great time when one night her Italian friend Antonio entertained her by telling a joke after the other. Well Michelle, just listen to today’s story to find out more about Italian jokes, joke-tellers and the legendary “Pierino”. Enjoy!

Culture Shot - Episode Nr. 19

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• Difficulty Level Culture Shot
• Topics: fun
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36. A Fish On His Back (Intermediate)

April 1st, 2007

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Learn Intermediate Italian with Podcasts! Today’s episode is about… “il Pesce d’Aprile” (April Fool’s Day). Jane has prepared a practical joke for Massimo: will the good old “piece of paper cut in the shape of a fish onto his back” work one more time? Let’s find out while reviewing and practicing indirect object pronouns and quite a few more useful expressions. Happy April Fool’s Day everybody!

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 36

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: fun, pronouns
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24. Let’s Toast! (Intermediate)

October 1st, 2006

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Learn Italian Language with Podcasts! Somebody once said: “Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized.” Tonight she’s cooking, and she invited him over for dinner. He’s bringing wine, white Verdicchio because she likes it, and red Barolo because it goes with the meat. The evening sounds promising: let’s open a bottle, and let’s toast to a good time spent with a friend! And while having fun, let’s learn how to use the indirect object pronouns.

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 24

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: food, fun
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45. At The Village Fair

September 11th, 2006

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Fall is almost here, leaves turn red and yellow… the village fair begins! Every year it brings “caldarroste” (roasted chestnuts), “torrone” (nougat), and “mandorlato” (almond candies), delicious treaties that makes autumn warm and enjoyable. Let’s take a ride on a merry-go-round while celebrating the end of summer!

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• Difficulty Level Beginner
• Topics: food, fun
• 5 Comments