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Study Italian where the language is spoken
If you like art, fashion, food, Opera and “La dolce vita”, or you want to discover the country that is home to more than half of Europe’s Unesco protected monuments, Italian is the language to learn. And one of the best ways to learn or perfect your Italian is to take classes in Italy. Next stop: Italy! We can arrange individual or group lessons in the best locations throughout Italy, including: “La grande bellezza” Rome; charming and refined Tuscany; the romantic Amalfi Coast; and green and restful Puglia; the green and amazing Todi in Umbria and off the beaten track Agnone in Molise and last but not least Taormina, Sicily. We can organise one to one tuition, or small-group lessons, at a time and place convenient for you and suited to your level of Italian.
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Italian music goes pop
Whenever I ask my students about the Italian music they like and remember, they sing me cheesy songs from the eighties, or even before. It is fascinating to me to know why some songs resonate with my students more than others. So I’ve started to note down the songs they remember and compare the success these songs had abroad with their success in Italy. Let’s start with Ricchi & Poveri. A pop band born out of and made…
How to learn irregular verbs in Italian
How many tenses does Italian have?How many Italian verbs are there?Where can I find a complete list of irregular verbs in Italian?Queste sono le domande che i miei studenti mi fanno quando incominciamo a studiare i verbi irregolari. Proviamo insieme a fare un po’ di ordine per memorizzare più velocemente questi verbi. Dividiamoli in gruppi. Gruppo dei verbi -gliere I…
History, traditions and culture: that’s what we can offer.
If you’re considering escaping to Italy not only for art and architecture, food and wine, history and culture – but to progress your knowledge of Italian – look no further than the little known region of Molise. Most people haven’t heard of it, including some Italians, and there’s a joke that claims “Il Molise non esiste…” Not true. It’s a…
Italian courses @ Italian Cultural institute from 21 January
Enrolment is now open for Italian Language Courses at the Italian Cultural Institute in London. in collaboration with Italian Language Services. New term starting on 21 January Whether you are new to the language, totally fluent, or everything in between, we can help. We offer General Italian courses on all levels, weekday mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekend. In addition, there are morning or afternoon intensive…
Learn something new every day
In the last week I read an article in which a politician used the English idiom “a pie in the sky” and I was amazed as I had never heard this expression before. I was surprised not because of the particular expression, but because after living for so many years in London, I am still learning new expressions. This is…
Un’intervista al tenore Luciano Pavarotti
Guarda l’intervista e rispondi alle domande L’intervista a Pavarotti del 29 aprile 1986 Ascolta l’intervista e rispondi alle domande Cosa l’ha aiutato di più nella vita? Qual è il momento magico della sua vita? Ha paura del pubblico? Cosa vuol dire essere un tenore per Pavarotti? Cosa vuol dire nascere in Emilia? C’è in giro un secondo Pavarotti? Qual è…
ITALIA DOC 3RD EDITION: FREE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
ITALIA DOC returns to the Bloomsbury Studios for its 3rd series of FREE documentary screenings. The result of a precious collaboration between UCL and FilmItalia, ITALIA DOC is a showcase of contemporary Italian documentaries (in Italian with English subtitles), curated by Dr. Cristina Massaccesi, Senior Teaching Fellow and Italian Language Coordinator at University College London. Each screening will be followed by a Q&A with the documentary’s…
Italian Language Services workshops @ Italian Cultural Institute
Italian Language Services workshops @ Italian Cultural Institute Italian & Cinema This short-course is designed for intermediate and upper-intermediate students of Italian. The course is aimed at students who wish to expand their knowledge of Italian cinema while improving their speaking, reading and listening skills and by participating in discussions based on selected scenes.The course will help student expand and…
Fill 2018: Festival of Italian Literature in London
Last year, an independent literary festival conceived in London by a group of Italians sold out all seats and gathered some 1,500 people. This year, the Festival of Italian Literature in London (FILL) is back at the Coronet in Notting Hill on 27-28 October with an even stronger and timely programme, bringing prominent Italian, British, and international authors together in a treasured Victorian theatre. Two…
Perché o perciò? Come usare perché, perciò, quindi, dunque, allora
Una delle espressioni più usate e facili da usare nella lingua italiana, è l’espressione “perché”. L’espressione “perché” a differenza dell’inglese o del francese, è usata in una domanda e anche in una risposta. Es. Perché studi l’italiano? Studio l’italiano perché mi piace andare in vacanza in Italia. Non ci sono differenze di scrittura quando usiamo perché nella domanda o quando…
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What my students say
Antonio is not only a very friendly teacher, but he has this talent to explain everything in a simple manner. His classes are well structured and enjoyable, and he always summarises well the key points at the end. I truly enjoyed learning with him and he gave me confidence to speak and write in Italian. Read more…
