ItalianPod101.com http://www.italianpod101.com Learn Italian with Free Podcasts! Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at ItalianPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever! Fri, 16 May 2008 09:30:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.8 en-us ©ItalianPod101.com 2003-2008 contactus@italianpod101.com (ItalianPod101.com) contactus@italianpod101.com Education: Italian 1 learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 Learn Italian with free daily podcasts. ItalianPod101.com is an innovative and fun way of learning the Italian language and culture at your own convenience and pace. Our language training system consists of free daily podcast audio lessons, a premium learning center, and a vibrant user community. Stop by ItalianPod101.com today to learn more! ItalianPod101.com ItalianPod101.com contactus@italianpod101.com No No http://www.italianpod101.com/images/itunes_logo.jpg ItalianPod101.com http://www.italianpod101.com 144 144 Idioms and Proverbs #3 - To know one thing more than the devil http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/16/idioms-and-proverbs-3-to-know-one-thing-more-than-the-devil/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/16/idioms-and-proverbs-3-to-know-one-thing-more-than-the-devil/#comments Fri, 16 May 2008 09:30:56 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Idioms and Proverbsinformallearning with proverbsproverbsTo know one thing more than the devil. When the devil strokes you he wants your soul. http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/16/idioms-and-proverbs-3-to-know-one-thing-more-than-the-devil/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. Italian idioms and proverbs is our latest addition to our lesson lineup! Learning Italian idioms and proverbs offers better insight into the Italian way of thinking and Italian traditional culture!

Today’s proverbs are really “diabolical”!


Download Audio
Download Lesson notes
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/16/idioms-and-proverbs-3-to-know-one-thing-more-than-the-devil/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. Italian idioms and proverbs is our latest addition to our lesson lineup! Learning Italian idioms and proverbs offers better insight into ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian: Saperne una più del diavolo. Quando il diavolo ti accarezza vuole l’anima. Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 4:38 Advanced Audio Blog #14 - Viterbo #3 - Santa Rosa’s “Macchina” http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/15/advanced-audio-blog-14-viterbo-3-santa-rosa%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cmacchina%e2%80%9d/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/15/advanced-audio-blog-14-viterbo-3-santa-rosa%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cmacchina%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 15 May 2008 09:30:06 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Advanced Audio BloginformalSanta Rosa’s “Macchina” http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/15/advanced-audio-blog-14-viterbo-3-santa-rosa%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cmacchina%e2%80%9d/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today, is our fourteenth Advanced Italian Audio Blog. Today Angela will talk to us about a very traditional and particular event that takes place in Viterbo! This blog is all in Italian, with an accompanying vocabulary section. Be sure to learn more about Italy from the Italian Cultural Insight section inside the PDF.

In this series, we’ll use all Italian blogs to explore the people and places of Italy. Today immerse yourself in Italian, and learn about Italian traditions, while learning Italian.


Download Audio
Download Lesson notes
Download Dialogue - Informal
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/15/advanced-audio-blog-14-viterbo-3-santa-rosa%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cmacchina%e2%80%9d/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today, is our fourteenth Advanced Italian Audio Blog. Today Angela will talk to us about a very traditional and particular event ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian: La Macchina di Santa Rosa Eccomi di nuovo qua per farvi scoprire i segreti e gli incanti di Viterbo. Siete pronti ad assistere ad una manifestazione unica al mondo? Se decideste di passare per la mia città, vi consiglio di farlo all’inizio di settembre, quando è possibile assistere al trasporto della Macchina di Santa Rosa, la Santa patrona di Viterbo vissuta nel XIII secolo. Durante i primi giorni di questo mese la città è in continuo fermento per i preparativi della manifestazione più importante dell’anno. Ed è in questo periodo che è possibile capire quanto i viterbesi siano legati alle proprie tradizioni. La Macchina di Santa Rosa consiste in una torre alta circa trenta metri e pesante cinque tonnellate, illuminata da fiaccole e luci elettriche. Mentre in passato venivano impiegati legno, ferro e cartapesta, gli ultimi modelli sono stati costruiti con metalli leggeri e materiali come la vetroresina per rendere il trasporto più sicuro e la Macchina meno pesante. La sera del 3 settembre la Macchina di Santa Rosa viene trasportata a spalla da un centinaio di corpulenti uomini chiamati “facchini”. I “facchini” indossano la tradizionale divisa bianca con una fascia rossa alla vita: il bianco della divisa simboleggia la purezza di spirito della patrona e il rosso della fascia ricorda i cardinali che nel 1258 traslarono il corpo della Santa dalla Chiesa di S. Maria in Poggio al Santuario a lei dedicato. È da questo evento del 1258 che ha origine la manifestazione che si ripete ogni anno. Questa manifestazione impegna i viterbesi ed i facchini per tutta la giornata: la prima tappa si svolge nel Comune della città, dove i facchini si recano per ricevere i saluti delle autorità cittadine, poi vanno in visita alle sette chiese del centro storico ed infine si recano al convento dei Cappucini, dove il capo facchino fornisce le ultime indicazioni sul trasporto. Dal convento parte la processione dei facchini che vengono preceduti da una banda musicale, percorrendo a ritroso il tragitto del trasporto. Giunti alla chiesa di S. Sisto, dove la macchina viene montata, le luci della città vengono spente e si accendono le fiaccole. Il vescovo della città impartisce ad ogni facchino la benedizione dell’“articulo mortis” (nel caso vi siano incidenti durante il percorso). Poi cala il silenzio. Il trasporto inizia con le grida del capo facchino "Sotto col ciuffo e fermi!", "Sollevate e fermi!" e quindi "Per Santa Rosa, avanti!" e inizia il difficile percorso. Il trasporto prevede cinque soste durante le quali i facchini hanno modo di riposarsi per prepararsi al tratto finale che prevede una estenuante corsa della macchina, in una strada in salita, che conduce al santuario di Santa Rosa. Quando la macchina viene posata davanti al santuario, la città intera esplode in un immenso applauso di gioia e non è raro vedere volti commossi. La macchina viene lasciata in esposizione per circa una settimana dopo il suo trasporto ed ogni sera, al tramonto, viene illuminata. Descrivere a parole questo evento non può rendere giustizia alla bellezza e alle emozioni che si provano partecipando di persona. Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 5:54 Beginner Lesson #12 - Your brother Mike is hot! http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/14/beginner-lesson-12-your-brother-mike-is-hot/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/14/beginner-lesson-12-your-brother-mike-is-hot/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 09:30:00 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Beginner Lessonsinformalloromiemieinostrenostrisingular and plural possessive adjectivessuesuoituetuoiusing plural and singular possessive adjectivesvostrevostri http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/14/beginner-lesson-12-your-brother-mike-is-hot/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today is our 12th lesson in our Italian Beginner Lesson Series. Join Cinzia and Marco for fun, yet educational, Italian lessons. Learning Italian, with podcasts, has never been so fun!

Welcome to the Beginner Lesson Series, an introductory Italian course designed for those who are relatively new to the Italian language. This course includes dialogs, Italian grammar explanations, and many new vocabulary words.

Today our characters are looking at a family picture and pointing out the various family members.
We shall take a final look at the singular and plural possessive adjectives.


Download Audio
Download Lesson notes
Download Dialogue - Informal
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/14/beginner-lesson-12-your-brother-mike-is-hot/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today is our 12th lesson in our Italian Beginner Lesson Series. Join Cinzia and Marco for fun, yet educational, Italian lessons. ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian: Peter: Questo è il mio babbo, questa è la mia mamma e questi sono i miei fratelli: la mia sorella minore, Jennifer, e il mio fratello maggiore, Mike. Anna: Tuo fratello Mike è davvero bello! Peter: Cosa? Non è vero! Anna: Sì, i suoi occhi sono molto belli. Anche il tuo babbo è un bell'uomo. E a te cos' è successo?! You can find the translation at ItalianPod101.com. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 12:31 Newbie Lesson #16 - This store is too expensive! http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/13/newbie-lesson-16-this-store-is-too-expensive/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/13/newbie-lesson-16-this-store-is-too-expensive/#comments Tue, 13 May 2008 09:30:47 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Newbie Lessonsinformalquegliqueiquelquellquellaquellequelloquestequestisingular and plural demonstrative adjectivesusing singular and plural demonstrative adjectives http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/13/newbie-lesson-16-this-store-is-too-expensive/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the sixteenth lesson and today Laura and John go out to buy some tableware! Let us all join in the fun of learning Italian while shopping for tableware. Learning Italian at Italianpod101.com is really fun!
Today we will revise all demonstrative adjectives previously seen.
Be sure to stop by ItalianPod101.com after listening to the lesson, and if you stop by, be sure to leave us a post.


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Dialogue - Informal
Download Review Track
Download Video Vocabulary
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/13/newbie-lesson-16-this-store-is-too-expensive/feed/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the sixteenth lesson and today Laura and John go out to buy some tableware! Let us all join in ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian (informal) Laura: Io compro queste tazze e questi bicchieri. E tu? John: Vorrei comprare quella tovaglia e quei piatti ma... Laura: Ma cosa? John: Ma...Questo negozio è troppo caro! Laura: Ah! E non compri nulla?! John: No, questa volta no... You can find the translation at ItalianPod101.com. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 11:47 Survival Phrases #13 - Restaurant 3 - Is smoking allowed? http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/12/survival-phrases-13-restaurant-3-is-smoking-allowed/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/12/survival-phrases-13-restaurant-3-is-smoking-allowed/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 09:30:13 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Survival Phrasesasking if smoking is allowedat the restaurantc’è una sala fumatori. Noè vietato.formalMi dispiaceScusisi può fumare qui? Si http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/12/survival-phrases-13-restaurant-3-is-smoking-allowed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. A little Italian can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, ItalianPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover another high frequency phrase which will be sure to be of use on your trip, vacation or travels to Italy.

Today we will take a look at what to say when asking if smoking is allowed in a restaurant, a must for traveling! Learn to ask in Italian if smoking is allowed!


Download Audio
Download Lesson notes
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/12/survival-phrases-13-restaurant-3-is-smoking-allowed/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. A little Italian can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, ItalianPod101.com has all the essential travel ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian (formal): Scusi, si può fumare qui? Si, c’è una sala fumatori. No, mi dispiace, è vietato. Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 5:51 Idioms and Proverbs #2 - Appearances can be deceiving http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/09/idioms-and-proverbs-2-appearances-can-be-deceiving/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/09/idioms-and-proverbs-2-appearances-can-be-deceiving/#comments Fri, 09 May 2008 09:30:45 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Idioms and ProverbsinformalL’apparenza inganna. Fidarsi è benelearning with proverbsnon fidarsi è meglio.proverbs http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/09/idioms-and-proverbs-2-appearances-can-be-deceiving/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. Thank you for all the feedback on this new series. Italian idioms and proverbs is our latest addition to our lesson lineup! Learning Italian idioms and proverbs offers better insight into the Italian way of thinking and Italian traditional culture!

You’d better trust us when we say that this series really rocks!

Please leave a comment and let us know what you think about this lesson type!


Download Audio
Download Lesson notes
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/09/idioms-and-proverbs-2-appearances-can-be-deceiving/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. Thank you for all the feedback on this new series. Italian idioms and proverbs is our latest addition to our lesson ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian: L’apparenza inganna. Fidarsi è bene, non fidarsi è meglio. Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 5:09 Advanced Audio Blog #13 - The culture of Aperitif in Italy http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/08/advanced-audio-blog-13-the-culture-of-aperitif-in-italy/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/08/advanced-audio-blog-13-the-culture-of-aperitif-in-italy/#comments Thu, 08 May 2008 09:30:49 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Advanced Audio BlogAperitif in Italy happy hourinformal http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/21/advanced-audio-blog-13-the-culture-of-aperitif-in-italy/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today, is our thirteenth Advanced Italian Audio Blog. Today Marco teaches us about the traditional Italian Happy hour! This blog is all in Italian, with an accompanying vocabulary section. Be sure to learn more about Italy from the Italian Cultural Insight section inside the PDF.

In this series, we’ll use all Italian blogs to explore the people and places of Italy. Today immerse yourself in Italian, and learn about The culture of Aperitif in Italy, while learning Italian.


Download Audio
Download Lesson notes
Download Monologue
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/08/advanced-audio-blog-13-the-culture-of-aperitif-in-italy/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today, is our thirteenth Advanced Italian Audio Blog. Today Marco teaches us about the traditional Italian Happy hour! This blog is ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian: La cultura dell’aperitivo in Italia L’aperitivo in Italia è una vera e propria istituzione, un modo per chiudere la giornata dopo lavoro o intrattenersi al bar con gli amici prima dei programmi serali. Ma di che cosa si tratta veramente? Molti stranieri che vengono in Italia infatti non hanno questa abitudine nel proprio paese ed hanno qualche difficoltà a capire di che cosa si tratti veramente. È l’usanza di incontrarsi al bar prima di cena, generalmente tra le 18:00 e le 21:00, e consumare cocktail alcolici o analcolici accompagnati da una serie di stuzzichini. Alcune città, come ad esempio Milano o Torino, sono diventate famose per la cultura dell’aperitivo che si trasforma di fatto in una vera e propria cena. Alcuni bar infatti mettono a disposizione dei propri clienti non soltanto le solite tartine, patatine fritte o olive, ma un intero buffet dove si possono assaggiare verdure, primi, secondi e a volte anche dolci. L’aperitivo è diventato così un modo veloce di cenare prima di andare a teatro, cinema o ad un concerto e a prezzi molto bassi. Nella fascia oraria dedicata all’aperitivo infatti si può ordinare un cocktail o un bicchiere di vino a un prezzo che varia dai 5 ai 10 euro e contemporaneamente ci si può servire di tutto quello che è offerto al bancone. L’aperitivo è così diventato una sorta di rito, di appuntamento fisso pre-serale. Allo stesso tempo l’aperitivo è diventato una specie di marchio, un modo di esprimere il carattere del locale che lo offre. E così, ad inizio serata, si può scegliere tra un aperitivo etnico, biologico, vegetariano, macrobiotico, regionale, propendere per un classico bicchiere di vino accompagnato da un tagliere di affettati e formaggi oppure sperimentare le raffinatezze di primi e secondi di cucina creativa. Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 4:28 Newbie Lesson #15 - I want those toys! http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/07/newbie-lesson-15-i-want-those-toys/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/07/newbie-lesson-15-i-want-those-toys/#comments Wed, 07 May 2008 09:30:03 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Newbie Lessonsinformalplural demonstrative adjectives (those)quegliqueiquelleusing plural demonstrative adjectives those http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/07/newbie-lesson-15-i-want-those-toys/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the fifteenth lesson and today Luca is really being a spoiled child! Let us take a look at th toys Luca wants to have. Learning Italian at Italianpod101.com is really fun!
Today we will learn about Italian plural demonstrative adjectives (those).
Be sure to stop by ItalianPod101.com after listening to the lesson, and if you stop by, be sure to leave us a post.


Download Audio
Download Lesson notes
Download Dialogue - Informal
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/07/newbie-lesson-15-i-want-those-toys/feed/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the fifteenth lesson and today Luca is really being a spoiled child! Let us take a look at th ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian (informal) Luca: Mamma, voglio quel pallone! Mamma: Ecco. Luca: Voglio anche quei giocattoli! Mamma: Ecco. Contento adesso? Luca: No! Voglio anche quelle macchinine! Mamma: OK OK, ma poi basta! Luca: Sì. You can find the translation at ItalianPod101.com. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 9:40 Newbie Lesson #14 - Is that seafood salad fresh? http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/06/newbie-lesson-14-is-that-seafood-salad-fresh/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/06/newbie-lesson-14-is-that-seafood-salad-fresh/#comments Tue, 06 May 2008 09:30:06 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Newbie Lessons(that) singular demonstrative adjectivesformalquelquellquellaquellousing singular demonstrative adjectives that http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/06/newbie-lesson-14-is-that-seafood-salad-fresh/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the fourteenth lesson and today Laura is going to buy some ham (the pink one!!!). Let us all join in the fun of learning Italian while buying some good Italian food. Learning Italian at Italianpod101.com is really fun!
Today we will learn about Italian singular demonstrative adjectives (that).
Be sure to stop by ItalianPod101.com after listening to the lesson, and if you stop by, be sure to leave us a post.


Download Audio
Download Lesson notes
Download Dialogue - Formal
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/06/newbie-lesson-14-is-that-seafood-salad-fresh/feed/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the fourteenth lesson and today Laura is going to buy some ham (the pink one!!!). Let us all join ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian (formal) Salumiere: Buongiorno, prego? Laura: Vorrei un etto e mezzo di quel prosciutto cotto, per favore. Salumiere: Altro? Laura: Sì. Quell'insalata di mare è fresca? Salumiere: Ma certo, signora! Laura: Allora anche due etti di insalata, per favore. Salumiere: Ecco a Lei. You can find the translation at ItalianPod101.com. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 11:47 Survival Phrases #12 - Restaurant 2 - How Many People? http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/05/survival-phrases-12-restaurant-2-how-many-people/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/05/survival-phrases-12-restaurant-2-how-many-people/#comments Mon, 05 May 2008 09:30:44 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Survival Phrasesat the restaurantformalPronto Posso fare una prenotazione per stasera? Quanti siete? A che ora volete prenotare?reserving a table at the restaurant http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/05/survival-phrases-12-restaurant-2-how-many-people/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. A little Italian can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, ItalianPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover another high frequency phrase which will be sure to be of use on your trip, vacation or travels to Italy.

Today we will take a look at what to say reserving a table at restaurant and expressing how many people you are, a must for traveling! Learn to express in Italian at what time you want to reserve a table!


Download Audio
Download Lesson notes
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/05/survival-phrases-12-restaurant-2-how-many-people/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. A little Italian can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, ItalianPod101.com has all the essential travel ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian (formal): Pronto Posso fare una prenotazione per stasera? Quanti siete? Due persone. A che ora volete prenotare? Alle otto per favore. Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 9:01 Idioms and Proverbs #1 - Making your bed and having to sleep in it http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/02/idioms-and-proverbs-1-making-your-bed-and-having-to-sleep-in-it/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/02/idioms-and-proverbs-1-making-your-bed-and-having-to-sleep-in-it/#comments Fri, 02 May 2008 09:30:45 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Idioms and ProverbsChi semina vento raccoglie tempesta. Errare è umanoinformallearning with proverbsperseverare è diabolico.proverbs http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/02/idioms-and-proverbs-1-making-your-bed-and-having-to-sleep-in-it/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. Today we are starting a new lesson type, Italian idioms and proverbs! Learning Italian idioms and proverbs offers better insight into the Italian way of thinking and Italian traditional culture!

Today we are going to take a look at a couple of very common Italian proverbs.

Please leave a comment and let us know what you think about this lesson type!


Download Audio
Download Lesson notes
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/02/idioms-and-proverbs-1-making-your-bed-and-having-to-sleep-in-it/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. Today we are starting a new lesson type, Italian idioms and proverbs! Learning Italian idioms and proverbs offers better insight into ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian: Chi semina vento raccoglie tempesta. Errare è umano, perseverare è diabolico. Latino: Errare humanum est, perseverare diabolicum. Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 5:35 Advanced Audio Blog #12 - Napoli #4 - The city of Naples http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/01/advanced-audio-blog-12-napoli-4-the-city-of-naples/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/01/advanced-audio-blog-12-napoli-4-the-city-of-naples/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 09:30:49 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Advanced Audio Blogcity of napoliinformal http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/01/advanced-audio-blog-12-napoli-4-the-city-of-naples/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today, is our twelfth Advanced Italian Audio Blog. Today Cinzia talks about the city of Napoli! This blog is all in Italian, with an accompanying vocabulary section. Be sure to learn more about Napoli from the Italian Cultural Insight section inside the PDF.

In this series, we’ll use all Italian blogs to explore the people and places of Italy. Today immerse yourself in Italian, and learn about Napoli, while learning Italian.


Download Audio
Download Lesson notes
Download Monologue
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/05/01/advanced-audio-blog-12-napoli-4-the-city-of-naples/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today, is our twelfth Advanced Italian Audio Blog. Today Cinzia talks about the city of Napoli! This blog is all in ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian La città di Napoli Napoli è una città caotica, anarchica, confusionaria, chiassosa e bellissima, che intimidisce a primo impatto ma che conquista chi si lascia sedurre dal fascino dei suoi vicoli pulsanti di vita e dai suoi scorci sul mare mozzafiato. Narra la leggenda che la sirena Partenope, disperata perché incapace di sedurre Ulisse, trovò la morte sull’isolotto di Megàride, dove in seguito fu costruito Castel dell’Ovo, uno dei monumenti più suggestivi della città. “Neapolis” fu in realtà fondata dai greci nel VII secolo a.C. che costruirono la città in base all’intersecazione di cardini e decumani, ossia di strade che si incrociano in maniera ortogonale. Ancora oggi le strade del centro storico ricalcano questa antica struttura, infatti, ogni volta che per qualche motivo si effettuano degli scavi, risalgono alla luce i resti delle antiche strade. E così, mentre si passeggia per il centro antico si ha la suggestiva sensazione che per metri e metri sotto i nostri piedi si estenda ancora la antica città greca, esattamente sotto la stessa struttura di quella attuale. Nel 328 a.C. Napoli diventa parte dell’impero romano, in seguito si susseguirono secoli e secoli di dominazioni straniere: Bizantini, Normanni, Svevi, Angioini, Aragonesi, che contribuirono tutti a dare alla città il suo carattere così particolare, fatta di vicoli stretti dove si alternano palazzi e chiese di stili ed epoche diverse. Alle bellezze artistiche si aggiungono quelle naturali: Napoli è nota per il suo golfo, che ospita le isole di Ischia, Procida e Capri e per la costiera amalfitana, con le sue terrazze di limoneti e i suoi strapiombi sul mare. In un giro turistico napoletano non può mancare una visita ai quattro castelli della città, ossia il Maschio Angioino, Castel Sant’Elmo, Castel Capuano e il già citato Castel dell’Ovo. Una passeggiata al tramonto sulla riviera di Chiaia, ossia il lungomare che costeggia il golfo è imperdibile, così come una visita alle sue chiese come ad esempio Santa Chiara, con il suo chiostro fiorito, o la Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo, simbolo del lussureggiante Barocco Napoletano. Oggi la città di Napoli conta 2?500?000 abitanti e rappresenta la terza città d’Italia. È una città molto difficile, tristemente conosciuta per le vicende di cronaca nera e per i problemi di amministrazione ma allo stesso tempo è una città unica, di una bellezza così particolare che farà sicuramente innamorare chi prova l’emozione di perdersi nel ventre di Napoli. Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 5:14 Newbie Lesson #13 - How much do these boots cost? http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/30/newbie-lesson-13-how-much-do-these-boots-cost/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/30/newbie-lesson-13-how-much-do-these-boots-cost/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:30:38 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Newbie Lessons(these)formalplural demonstrative adjectivesquestequestiusing plural demonstrative adjectives these http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/30/newbie-lesson-13-how-much-do-these-boots-cost/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the thirteenth lesson and today it is Laura’s turn to go shopping! Let us all join in the fun of learning Italian while shopping for shoes. Learning Italian at Italianpod101.com is really fun!
Today we will learn about Italian plural demonstrative adjectives (these).
Be sure to stop by ItalianPod101.com after listening to the lesson, and if you stop by, be sure to leave us a post.


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Dialogue - Formal
Download Review Track
Download Video Vocabulary
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/30/newbie-lesson-13-how-much-do-these-boots-cost/feed/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the thirteenth lesson and today it is Laura's turn to go shopping! Let us all join in the fun ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian (formal) Laura: Mi scusi, quanto costano queste scarpe nere? Commesso: Costano centocinquanta euro, signorina. Laura: Umm... E questi sandali marroni? Commesso: I sandali costano ottantatre euro. Laura: Va bene, grazie. Ci vorrei pensare un po'. You can find the translation at ItalianPod101.com. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 9:31 Newbie Lesson #12 - John, is this t-shirt new? http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/29/newbie-lesson-12-john-is-this-t-shirt-new/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/29/newbie-lesson-12-john-is-this-t-shirt-new/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:30:36 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Newbie Lessonsinformalquestquestaquestosingular demonstrative adjectivesusing plural demonstrative adjectives this http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/29/newbie-lesson-12-john-is-this-t-shirt-new/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the twelfth lesson and our characters are talking about Johns’ new clothes while packing John’s suitcase. Let us all join in the fun of learning Italian while helping John pack his things. Learning Italian at Italianpod101.com is really fun!
Today we will learn about Italian singular demonstrative adjectives (this).
Be sure to stop by ItalianPod101.com after listening to the lesson, and if you stop by, be sure to leave us a post.


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Dialogue - Informal
Download Review Track
Download Video Vocabulary
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/29/newbie-lesson-12-john-is-this-t-shirt-new/feed/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the twelfth lesson and our characters are talking about Johns' new clothes while packing John's suitcase. Let us all ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian (informal) Laura: John, questa maglietta è nuova? John: Si, bella vero? Anche questo cappello è nuovo. Laura: Davvero? Bello. Anche questa camicia è nuova? John: No, questa camicia è vecchia. You can find the translation at ItalianPod101.com. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 13:19 Survival Phrases #11 - Restaurant 1 - Entering a restaurant http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/28/survival-phrases-10-restaurant-1-entering-a-restaurant/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/28/survival-phrases-10-restaurant-1-entering-a-restaurant/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:30:03 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Survival Phrasesat the restaurantBuon giornoBuona seraentering a restaurantformalQuante persone siete?Siamo cinqueSiamo quattro personeUna soltanto http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/28/survival-phrases-10-restaurant-1-entering-a-restaurant/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. A little Italian can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, ItalianPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover another high frequency phrase which will be sure to be of use on your trip, vacation or travels to Italy.

Today we will take a look at what to say when entering a restaurant, a must for traveling! Learn to express in Italian how many people are in your party!


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/28/survival-phrases-10-restaurant-1-entering-a-restaurant/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. A little Italian can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, ItalianPod101.com has all the essential travel ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian (formal): Buon giorno. Buona sera. Quante persone siete? Siamo cinque. Siamo quattro. Una soltanto. Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 6:36 Advanced Audio Blog #11 - Roma 1 - Pecunia non olet http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/24/advanced-audio-blog-11-roma-1-pecunia-non-olet/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/24/advanced-audio-blog-11-roma-1-pecunia-non-olet/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:30:20 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Advanced Audio Bloga morning in romeinformal http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/24/advanced-audio-blog-11-roma-1-pecunia-non-olet/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today, is our eleventh Advanced Italian Audio Blog. Today we finally get to go to Rome! This blog is all in Italian, with an accompanying vocabulary section. Be sure to learn more about Roma from the Italian Cultural Insight section inside the PDF.

In this series, we’ll use all Italian blogs to explore the people and places of Italy. Today immerse yourself in Italian, and learn about Roma, while learning Italian.


Download Audio
Download Lesson notes
Download Monologue
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/24/advanced-audio-blog-11-roma-1-pecunia-non-olet/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today, is our eleventh Advanced Italian Audio Blog. Today we finally get to go to Rome! This blog is all in ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian Pecunia non olet Il sole non dev’essere sorto da troppo, né i gatti né i topi hanno ancora cominciato a darsi da fare per la colazione e poi il tipo che mi sveglia, tirando un euro nel cappello che è a terra, è uno spazzino della N.U. (Nettezza Urbana), con tuta e scopa regolamentari. Devo avere una gran brutta cera, i barboni che dormono ai Fori di solito li cacciano e basta, altro che elemosina. Vaglielo a spiegare che ho solo avuto un problemino con l’alcol, ieri notte. Nemmeno me lo ricordo come ci sono arrivato qui, e poi, perché complicarsi la giornata dall’inizio: con quest’euro ci faccio colazione, un caffè gentilmente offerto dal comune. Pecunia non olet giusto? Certo, sotto questi mozzichi di colonne, su e giù per questi gradini di soldi ce ne sono passati in quasi mille anni di negotium. Ma forse forse, caro Vespasiano, avevi torto: in fondo più dei marmi dei templi e dei loro dei, più dei nomi degli imperatori e dei rostri, su queste pietre è rimasta la puzza: l’odore di piscio sembra non voler abbandonare queste rovine, come un fantasma o l’eco di una metropoli dell’antichità. Roma è ancora una città stupenda, perché a giugno le notti sono così miti che puoi addormentarti ai Fori in tutta tranquillità, come ai tempi del Marchese del Grillo, senza temere più di tanto, e svegliarti in una mattina dorata tra le colonie di gatti che furono della Magnani. Penso a questo mentre sbadiglio e mi stiro, e che le colonne che ho di fronte, quelle del tempio di Marte Ultore, voluto da Augusto in persona, lui non fece in tempo a vederle ed io invece me le godo. Comincio a camminare verso l’uscita dell’area archeologica, attraverso il foro di Augusto, quello di Cesare, quello di Nerva, scavalco una recinzione e sono su via dei fiori. Respiro un po’ di silenzio qui dove non c’è quasi mai stato. Guardo verso il Tevere che sta laggiù da qualche parte, nascosto dalle case degli uomini, quello era il quartiere più povero di Roma antica, la Suburra. Alla destra c’è il Colosseo, a sinistra piazza Venezia ha sepolto il Foro di Traiano. Mi viene un po’ da ridere: nessuno di questi grandi imperatori pensò mai di distruggere l’opera dei suoi predecessori solo per sostituirla con i propri monumenti, aggiungevano, ampliavano, ma non distruggevano mai qualcosa di utile e bello per puro orgoglio. Il primo a cui venne in mente fu Benito Mussolini, che decise di costruire questa bella striscia di cemento, che oggi porta il nome di via dei Fori Imperiali, proprio in mezzo ai Fori antichi, e non aveva conquistato la Gallia come Cesare, né la Dacia come Traiano, ma il suo piccolo, nuovo, anacronistico, impero coloniale: l’Etiopia, l’Eritrea, la Somalia, la Libia. A pensarci fa un po’ ridere, asfaltare le strade dove per secoli si erano celebrati i trionfi di un impero vero per le parate di uno da operetta. Sbadiglio e rido insieme mentre scuoto la testa. È ora di colazione e comincio ad avere fame, rigiro quell’euro tra le dita e penso che di certo lo sapeva anche Benito: pecunia non olet. Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 6:18 Beginner Lesson #11 - Have you seen my car keys? http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/23/beginner-lesson-11-have-you-seen-my-car-keys/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/23/beginner-lesson-11-have-you-seen-my-car-keys/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:30:04 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Beginner Lessonsinformalloromiemieinostrenostriplural possessive adjectivessuesuoituetuoiusing plural possessive adjectivesvostrevostri http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/23/beginner-lesson-11-have-you-seen-my-car-keys/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today is our 11th lesson in our Italian Beginner Lesson Series. Join Cinzia and Marco for fun, yet educational, Italian lessons. Learning Italian, with podcasts, has never been so fun!

Welcome to the Beginner Lesson Series, an introductory Italian course designed for those who are relatively new to the Italian language. This course includes dialogs, Italian grammar explanations, and many new vocabulary words.

Today we have 2 characters that are talking about missing things. Leprechauns must be at work!
We shall take a look at plural possessive adjectives.


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Dialogue - Informal
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/23/beginner-lesson-11-have-you-seen-my-car-keys/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today is our 11th lesson in our Italian Beginner Lesson Series. Join Cinzia and Marco for fun, yet educational, Italian lessons. ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian: Antonio: Hai visto le mie chiavi della macchina? Maria: Umm...No! Antonio: E i miei occhiali? Maria: Umm...No! Antonio: E le mie sigarette, dove sono? Maria: Ehh...le tue sigarette sono finite! Antonio: Ma non hai smesso di fumare?! Maria: Umm...No! You can find the translation at ItalianPod101.com. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 9:18 Newbie Lesson #11 - How much does this t-shirt cost? http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/22/newbie-lesson-11-how-much-does-this-t-shirt-cost/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/22/newbie-lesson-11-how-much-does-this-t-shirt-cost/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:30:00 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Newbie Lessonscomprareformalusing verbs in areverbs in are http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/22/newbie-lesson-11-how-much-does-this-t-shirt-cost/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the eleventh lesson and John is going out shopping! Let us all join in the fun of learning Italian while shopping with John. Learning Italian at Italianpod101.com is really fun!
Today we will learn about Italian verbs ending in -are.
Be sure to stop by ItalianPod101.com after listening to the lesson, and if you stop by, be sure to leave us a post.


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Dialogue - Formal
Download Review Track
Download Video Vocabulary
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/22/newbie-lesson-11-how-much-does-this-t-shirt-cost/feed/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the eleventh lesson and John is going out shopping! Let us all join in the fun of learning Italian ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian (formal) John: Mi scusi, quanto costa questa maglietta? Commessa: Costa quindici euro. John: E quanto costano questi pantaloni? Commesso: I pantaloni costano venti euro. John: La ringrazio, li compro entrambi. You can find the translation at ItalianPod101.com. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 7:12 Survival Phrases #10 - Apologies (I’m Sorry) http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/21/survival-phrases-10-apologies-im-sorry/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/21/survival-phrases-10-apologies-im-sorry/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:30:14 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Survival Phrasesanswering to apologizesapologizingExcuse meInformal and FormalMi dispiaceNon fa nienteScusaScusi http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/14/survival-phrases-10-apologies-im-sorry/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. A little Italian can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, ItalianPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover another high frequency phrase which will be sure to be of use on your trip, vacation or travels to Italy.

Today we will take a look at how to say “Excuse me” a must for traveling! Learn to apologize in both formal and informal Italian. Furthermore we will cover answering to people who have apologized to you!


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/21/survival-phrases-10-apologies-im-sorry/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. A little Italian can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, ItalianPod101.com has all the essential travel ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian (formal): Scusi Mi dispiace Non fa niente Italian (informal): Scusa Mi dispiace Non fa niente Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No Advanced Audio Blog #10 - Viterbo #2 - The agriturismo http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/17/advanced-audio-blog-10-viterbo-2-the-agriturismo/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/17/advanced-audio-blog-10-viterbo-2-the-agriturismo/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:30:58 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Advanced Audio Blogagriturismo contry vacationsinformal http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/17/advanced-audio-blog-10-viterbo-2-the-agriturismo/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today, is our tenth Advanced Italian Audio Blog. Today Angela takes us to the Italian countryside! This blog is all in Italian, with an accompanying vocabulary section. Be sure to learn more about Viterbo from the Italian Cultural Insight section inside the PDF.

In this series, we’ll use all Italian blogs to explore the people and places of Italy. Today immerse yourself in Italian, and learn about Viterbo, while learning Italian.


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Monologue
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/17/advanced-audio-blog-10-viterbo-2-the-agriturismo/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today, is our tenth Advanced Italian Audio Blog. Today Angela takes us to the Italian countryside! This blog is all in ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian L’agriturismo Se stai pianificando una vacanza in Italia, molto probabilmente conosci già una tipologia di vacanza che ha riscosso molto successo e che é tipicamente italiana: l’agriturismo. Invece di stare in albergo, i turisti possono trascorrere la loro vacanza in bellissime case di campagna. Questo particolare genere di turismo é nato diversi anni fa, quando contadini e piccoli proprietari di aziende agricole offrivano generosamente le loro camere o case a persone provenienti dalle città. A quel tempo, gli ospiti venivano coinvolti nei lavori rurali: si prendevano cura degli animali, collaboravano nella preparazione di prodotti tipici come olio, vino e formaggio. Questo tipo di vacanza ha ottenuto un grande successo e la sua popolarità si é diffusa in tutta Europa a tal punto che ha dovuto innovarsi per rispondere alle esigenze di un nuovo target di turisti. Infatti, se mai ti capiterà di visitare un agriturismo, non troverai una vera casa di campagna, ma, una meravigliosa villa fornita di tutti i comfort necessari. Non ti si chiederà più di collaborare con i contadini, ma ti sarà piuttosto data la possibilità di fare equitazione, giocare a tennis o golf e goderti una meravigliosa piscina. L’agriturismo promuove un tipo diverso di vacanza, lontano dal tran tran delle città e in stretto contatto con la natura. I primi agriturismi sono nati tra dolci colline coltivate, in regioni come la Toscana e l’Umbria, ma ora si possono trovare un po’ dappertutto nel territorio italiano: a volte si trovano a soli pochi chilometri dalla costa o alle porte di famose città d’arte. Sfortunatamente, a causa delle attività ricreazionali promosse per incrementare la domanda turistica, molti paesaggi sono stati rovinati per la costruzione di enormi infrastrutture. Ad ogni modo, l’agriturismo continua ad essere una valida alternativa agli hotel e permette alle persone di rilassarsi in un ambiente piacevole e naturale. Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 4:11 Beginner Lesson #10 - My history book http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/16/beginner-lesson-10-my-history-book/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/16/beginner-lesson-10-my-history-book/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:30:02 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Beginner Lessonsinformalloromiamionostranostrosingular possessive adjectivessuasuotuatuousing singular possessive adjectivesvostravostro http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/16/beginner-lesson-10-my-history-book/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today is our 10th lesson in our Italian Beginner Lesson Series. Join Cinzia and Marco for fun, yet educational, Italian lessons. Learning Italian, with podcasts, has never been so fun!

Welcome to the Beginner Lesson Series, an introductory Italian course designed for those who are relatively new to the Italian language. This course includes dialogs, Italian grammar explanations, and many new vocabulary words.

Today we shall take a look at singular possessive adjectives. Anna is looking for her history book at Luca’s house.


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Dialogue - Informal
Download Review Track
Download Video Vocabulary
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/16/beginner-lesson-10-my-history-book/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today is our 10th lesson in our Italian Beginner Lesson Series. Join Cinzia and Marco for fun, yet educational, Italian lessons. ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian: Anna: Ehi Peter, c’è Luca? Peter: No. Perché? Anna: Ha il mio libro di storia. Ehi, è una foto di famiglia quella? Peter: Sí, lo è. Anna: Chi è questo? You can find the translation at ItalianPod101.com. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 8:08 Newbie Lesson #10 - Look, the squirrels! http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/15/newbie-lesson-10-look-the-squirrels/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/15/newbie-lesson-10-look-the-squirrels/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:30:14 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Newbie Lessonsgliiinformalleplural definite articlesusing articles http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/15/newbie-lesson-10-look-the-squirrels/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the tenth lesson and while our characters are out for a picnic they spot some squirrels! Let us all join in the fun of learning Italian while eating Italian food. Learning Italian at Italianpod101.com is really fun!
Today we will learn about Italian plural definite articles.
Be sure to stop by ItalianPod101.com after listening to the lesson, and if you stop by, be sure to leave us a post.


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Dialogue - Informal
Download Review Track
Download Video Vocabulary
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/15/newbie-lesson-10-look-the-squirrels/feed/ Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com! Today is the tenth lesson and while our characters are out for a picnic they spot some squirrels! Let us all ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian (informal) Laura: John, shhh! Guarda gli scoiattoli! John: È vero! Guarda i piccoli scoiattoli. Laura: Sono così carini! You can find the translation at ItalianPod101.com. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 10:17 Survival Phrases #9 - Can you repeat that please? http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/14/survival-phrases-9-can-you-repeat-that-please/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/14/survival-phrases-9-can-you-repeat-that-please/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:30:57 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Survival Phrasesasking to repeatCan you repeat that please?can you repeat that please? slowly please! can you repeat again?Informal and Formal http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/14/survival-phrases-9-can-you-repeat-that-please/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. A little Italian can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, ItalianPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover another high frequency phrase which will be sure to be of use on your trip, vacation or travels to Italy.

Today we will take a look at how to ask “Can you repeat that please?” a must for traveling! Also learn how to say “Can you repeat again?”. Furthermore we offer polite Italian Phrases that are sure to make you look great!


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/14/survival-phrases-9-can-you-repeat-that-please/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com. A little Italian can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, ItalianPod101.com has all the essential travel ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian (formal): Può ripetere per favore? Lentamente per favore. Può ripetere ancora? Italian (informal): Può ripetere per favore? Lentamente per favore. Può ripetere ancora? Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 6:59 Advanced Audio Blog #9 - Napoli # 3 - Pizziche, tarantelle and tammorriate http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/10/advanced-audio-blog-9-napoli-3-pizziche-tarantelle-and-tammorriate/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/10/advanced-audio-blog-9-napoli-3-pizziche-tarantelle-and-tammorriate/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:30:50 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Advanced Audio Bloginformalsouthern italian folk dances http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/10/advanced-audio-blog-9-napoli-3-pizziche-tarantelle-and-tammorriate/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today, is our ninth Advanced Italian Audio Blog. Today Cinzia takes us dancing! This blog is in all Italian, with an accompanying vocabulary section. Be sure to learn more about Napoli from the Italian Cultural Insight section inside the PDF.

In this series, we’ll use all Italian blogs to explore the people and places of Italy. Today immerse yourself in Italian, and learn about Napoli, while learning Italian.


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Monologue
Download Review Track
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/10/advanced-audio-blog-9-napoli-3-pizziche-tarantelle-and-tammorriate/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today, is our ninth Advanced Italian Audio Blog. Today Cinzia takes us dancing! This blog is in all Italian, with an ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian Pizziche, tarantelle e tammorriate: i balli popolari sono di nuovo di moda tra i giovani italiani: Negli ultimi tempi si sta diffondendo tra le giovani generazioni italiane un recupero delle danze popolari dell’Italia meridionale, come ad esempio la pizzica, la tarantella e la tammorriata. Queste danze hanno delle origini antichissime, alcune infatti, come ad esempio la pizzica, risalgono addirittura alla Magna Grecia, altre invece, come ad esempio la tarantella, sono di origine araba. In ogni caso le danze popolari dell’Italia meridionale affondano le loro radici nella cultura contadina di questa parte della penisola e sono tutte caratterizzate dall’accompagnamento ritmico di strumenti a percussione. Le pizziche, le tarantelle e le tammorriate rappresentano i tre grandi generi di danze popolari meridionali ma all’interno di questi esistono miriadi di varianti. Esistono infatti danze che sono eseguite da soli uomini, in questo caso si tratta per la maggior parte di danze rituali, guerresche o propiziatorie per la caccia, danze che sono eseguite da sole donne, come ad esempio alcune danze interpretative di avvenimenti quotidiani, e infine danze eseguite da uomini e donne, in questo caso si tratta di danze di corteggiamento, danze magico-religiose ma anche danze propiziatorie per l’agricoltura. Oggi queste danze folkloristiche sono diventate di moda tra i giovani, considerate come segno di riconoscimento e recupero delle proprie radici. Va detto inoltre che la musica di questi balli popolari sta attraendo sempre più esponenti di fama internazionale della world music. Negli ultimi anni poi è stato organizzato un festival di danze e musiche popolari, detto La Notte della Taranta, che si svolge nei vari comuni del Salento e che ha visto la partecipazione di artisti di fama internazionale come Gianna Nannini, Francesco de Gregori, Franco Battiato e non ultimo anche l’ex batterista dei The Police, Stewart Copeland. Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the translation. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 4:41 Beginner Lesson #9 - Do you have a pet? http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/09/beginner-lesson-9-do-you-have-a-pet/ http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/09/beginner-lesson-9-do-you-have-a-pet/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:30:09 +0000 ItalianPod101.com Beginner Lessonsasking how do yo say somethingcome si dice?how do you sayinformal http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/09/beginner-lesson-9-do-you-have-a-pet/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today is our 9th lesson in our Italian Beginner Lesson Series. Join Cinzia and Marco for fun, yet educational, Italian lessons. Learning Italian, with podcasts, has never been so fun!

Welcome to the Beginner Lesson Series, an introductory Italian course designed for those who are relatively new to the Italian language. This course includes dialogs, Italian grammar explanations, and many new vocabulary words.

Today Peter and Anna talk about pets, but Peter doesn’t know how to say “Hamster” in Italian, so he asks “How do you say…”
Have fun!


Download Audio
Download Lesson Notes
Download Dialogue - Informal
Download Review Track
Download Video Vocabulary
Download Premium Learning Center
]]> http://www.italianpod101.com/2008/04/09/beginner-lesson-9-do-you-have-a-pet/feed/ Learn Italian with ItalianPod101.com! Today is our 9th lesson in our Italian Beginner Lesson Series. Join Cinzia and Marco for fun, yet educational, Italian lessons. ... Stop by ItalianPod101.com for the accompanying PDF, line-by-line audio, review drills and more! Italian: Anna: Peter, hai un animale domestico? Peter: Sì: ho un cane, due gatti e...un...come si dice “hamster?” Anna: Hamster? Peter: Sí, un animale piccolo come un topo. Anna: Ahh! Un criceto! You can find the translation at ItalianPod101.com. learn, italian, language, culture, travel, italianpod101 ItalianPod101.com No No 8:06