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18. Floating In The Water (Intermediate)

July 9th, 2006

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Here’s a true, funny story that happened to one of Jane’s friends some time ago at the beach. In this episode we’ll use some long sentences: we’ll learn and practice some useful words, like “quando” (when), “cosi’” (so), “mentre” (while), “dopo” (after), “prima” (before), that we can use to connect short sentences and build longer ones.

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 18

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: friends, fun
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40. Let’s Play Tombola!

June 26th, 2006

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Today we are going to learn how to play tombola. But what is tombola exactly? Tombola is the same as the bingo game and it’s very popular in Italy among people of all ages. Tombola’s popularity increases during villages’ fairs in the summertime when it becomes an excuse for Italians to get out of the house and socialize. Enjoy this very relaxing lesson and feel the summer. Tombola!

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• Difficulty Level Beginner
• Topics: fun, games
• 19 Comments

17. The World Cup (Intermediate)

June 18th, 2006

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We’re sure you know that on June 9th the World Cup has begun in Germany. Today we are going to talk about Italy’s national sport, soccer (that’s “calcio” in Italian), and in particular about the World Cup. Enjoy the games, and… “forza Italia!”.

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 17

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: fun, sport
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15. A Weekend With Friends (Intermediate)

May 4th, 2006

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Today we are going to hear a dialogue about two friends making plans for the weekend, and we will learn how to use the conditional tense. By the way, you have any plans for the weekend? Whatever you decide to do, don’t forget to enjoy life, and… to practice Italian!

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 15

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: friends, fun
• 4 Comments

12. The Italian Gossip (Intermediate)

April 5th, 2006

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Some say gossip is just a trivial pastime; some other think it is essential to psychological and even physical well-being. No matter what you believe, do not say you’ve never done it… we will not believe you! Let’s learn some useful expressions about love, marriage, money… it’s gossip time, signore e signori!

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 12

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: fun, gossip
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9. What A Party! (Intermediate)

March 16th, 2006

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In today’s episode, we are going to hear about a fun birthday party, and a lucky girl that received some very nice presents. We’ll learn and practice more verbs and useful expressions using the past tense.

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 9

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: fun, verbs
• 5 Comments