Italian Language
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by Pat Eggleton | Fri, 08/20/2010 - 06:49
Words by Pat EggletonThe double consonant in Italian is important and you will always hear it clearly pronounced. The best way for a foreigner to deal with it…
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by Pat Eggleton | Thu, 08/19/2010 - 10:40
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We’re going back to grammar this week because it’s time to learn how to say “to the” and “at the”. Some people find prepositions very…
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by Pat Eggleton | Mon, 08/16/2010 - 11:51
Words by Pat EggletonWe use “scusi” to draw attention, for example if we want to stop someone to ask the way:Scusi, signore /signora, dov’è il municipio, per…
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by Pat Eggleton | Tue, 08/10/2010 - 05:00
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The titles signora and signorina do not, like Miss and Mrs in English, always denote marital status.
Signorina is used to address a…
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by Pat Eggleton | Thu, 08/05/2010 - 11:13
We all enjoy the Italian sunshine but sometimes we stay out in it too long, especially if we come from countries where we don’t get much sun! Those pesky…
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by Pat Eggleton | Tue, 08/03/2010 - 05:33
People are often addressed by their professional titles in Italy and the titles
Avvocato – lawyerProfessore / professoressa – teacherDottore / Dottoressa -…
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by Pat Eggleton | Thu, 07/29/2010 - 06:50
It is high summer so let’s deal with that most important of topics – how to ask for an ice cream and the flavour you want. If you see the words “gelato…
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by Pat Eggleton | Tue, 07/27/2010 - 05:10
Words by Pat EggletonHere are some words that could confuse you when you’re out and about:La libreria is not the library but the bookshop.The library is la…
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by Pat Eggleton | Thu, 07/22/2010 - 09:59
Words by Pat EggletonHave you ever been confused by street signs in Italy? Here’s how to stop someone and ask for directions.First of all, you need to say,“…
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by Pat Eggleton | Tue, 07/20/2010 - 07:06
We all know that “arrivederci” means “goodbye” but what if someone says “arrivederla”? What is the difference?
Well, don’t worry because the person is just…
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