Posts Tagged ‘fun’
7. The Bocce Revival (That’s Amore!)
Level: That's Amore!
This time is VIP Member Rebecca from New York who sent us a wonderful article about what she calls “the bocce revival”. – The game of “bocce”, an all-Italian game very popular in the past but forgotten in recent years, is going through a major revival in the city of New York. – So, let’s talk about the comeback of the game of “bocce” and let’s learn some useful Italian verbs and expressions that you can use in any conversation. Enjoy!
VIP Members Only: Login to the Learning Center to find the full transcript of this lesson in Italian and English, the premium audio containing the examples from the lesson with plenty of extra sentences with blank spaces after each sentence so you can practice your pronunciation over and over, and some great interactive flashcards, English to Italian – so each flashcard will challenge you on “how to say something in Italian when you are thinking in English” – a great, “real-life situation” exercise.
That’s Amore! – Episode #7 – [May 6, 2012]
3. The Garden Mania (That’s Amore!)
Level: That's Amore!
Long time VIP Members Lauren from New Zealand sent us a wonderful email. She says: “I finally I did it! I moved to Italy and found a tiny apartment with a lovely garden. I am planning to grow some fresh vegetables; I heard this is what everyone is doing now here in Italy…”. – You’re rigth, Lauren, the “garden mania” has officially exploded! So, let’s hear everything about this new great garden mania all while learning lots of useful Italian words and expressions. Enjoy!
VIP Members Only: Login to the Learning Center to find the full transcript of this lesson in Italian and English, the premium audio containing the examples from the lesson with plenty of extra sentences with blank spaces after each sentence so you can practice your pronunciation over and over, and some great interactive flashcards, English to Italian – so each flashcard will challenge you on “how to say something in Italian when you are thinking in English” – a great, “real-life situation” exercise.
That’s Amore! – Episode #3
1. An All Italian Sushi (That’s Amore!)
Level: That's Amore!
Gooooood morning everyone and welcome to our new show called “That’s Amore”, a fun-to-practice news program slash learning Italian experience: news in Italian from all over the world that you can listen and practice on your way to and from work, while you work out, cook or simply relax, and that are sure to take your knowledge of the Italian language to the next level. – This time, we’re going to discover a not-so-well-known connection between Italy, Japan, and its most famous dish, Sushi. – Enjoy!
VIP Members Only: Login to the Learning Center to find the full transcript of this lesson in Italian and English, the premium audio containing the examples from the lesson with plenty of extra sentences with blank spaces after each sentence so you can practice your pronunciation over and over, and some great interactive flashcards, English to Italian – so each flashcard will challenge you on “how to say something in Italian when you are thinking in English” – a great, “real-life situation” exercise.
That’s Amore! – Episode #1
38. If You Must, Do It With Grace (Listen Up & Learn)
Level: Listen Up & Learn
One of the most famous Italian dictionary and encyclopedia publishers has declared war to vulgarity and bad words. “If you have to insult someone” – they say – “then do it with grace”. – This time, get ready for something unusual (and fun!) as we join the war to vulgarity by learning and practicing the 10 top sentences you can use to insult someone in Italian without actually using any bad words. In a nutshell, “insulting… with grace”! – Then as usual, after listening to the story, take the “7 Question Challenge” to test your comprehension, speaking, and grammar skills. Enjoy!
VIP Members Only Extra Bonus – Back To Basics: The Verb “Andare” [To Go] Login to the Learning Center to download, as a special extra bonus, a useful audio file and PDF transcript entitled “Back To Basics: The Verb ‘Andare’ [To Go]“, containing the “must-memorize” verb “Andare” (To Go), conjugated in the present, past, future, conditional, and subjunctive tenses, with the addition of blank spaces after each verb instance so you can practice your pronunciation over and over!
Listen Up & Learn – Episode #38
26. We All Scream For Ice Cream (Listen Up & Learn)
Level: Listen Up & Learn
Episode #26 of the fun-to-practice and extra-useful “Listen Up & Learn” lesson series is entitled “We All Scream For Ice Cream” – Summer’s here, and with summer, comes ice cream! – “Gelato” (the Italian word for “ice cream”), is loved by kids and adults alike, it is arguably the most famous dessert in the world, and it is indeed a must on hot summer days! — Let’s celebrate the beginning of summer by finding out a few curiosities and facts about this delicious dessert. – Then as usual, after listening to the story, take the “7 Question Challenge” to test your comprehension, speaking, and grammar skills. Enjoy!
[VIP Members Only Extra Bonus - Back To Basics: The Verbs Stare (To Stay)] Login to the Learning Center to find, as a special extra bonus, a super useful audio file with PDF transcript entitled “Back To Basics: The Verbs Stare (To Stay)“. Often confused with the verb “Essere” (To Be), the Italian verb “Stare” (To Stay) is an absolute must-know if you ever want to speak fluent Italian. Practice this super-useful bonus, and get this ubiquitous verb under your belt once and for all!
Listen Up & Learn – Episode #26
22. The Perfect Picnic Menu (Listen Up & Learn)
Level: Listen Up & Learn
Learn Italian with www.LearnItalianPod.com – Episode #22 of the fun-to-practice and extra-useful “Listen Up & Learn” lesson series is entitled “The Perfect Picnic Menu” – Longtime VIP Member and friend Maria, who lives and works near Florence in Italy, sent us “una email molto divertente” (a very funny email). She says: “Next week, I’m organizing a picnic for my Italian friends but, truth to be told, I have no idea what to bring to the picnic. Do you have any suggestions, Jane and Massimo?” — But of course we do, Maria! In fact, we love picnics so much that we’re dedicating a lesson to it. — So, listen to the perfect picnic menu, train your ears to truly understand the Italian language, then take the “7 Question Challenge” to test your comprehension, speaking, and grammar skills. Enjoy!
[VIP Members Only Extra Bonus - Back To Basics: Going Shopping] Login to the Learning Center to find, as a special extra bonus, a super useful audio file with PDF transcript entitled “Back To Basics: Going Shopping“, containing the twenty-nine most popular, must-know Italian sentences you can use when going shopping in Italy. – Practice these, and become a true Italian shopaholic!
Listen Up & Learn – Episode #22
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