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Have you ever wondered about Caesar’s famous quote, “Veni, vidi, vici?” (I came, I saw, I conquered) Caesar was from Rome, right? So why was his Italian so bad? In today’s Advanced Audio Blog, we’ll find out about the history of the Italian language. We’ll find out that it wasn’t until the 19th Century that Italian language was born, and how it developed. We’ll learn how Latin influenced Italian and other European languages. For more Italian learning material and exercises, easier courses and review questions, visit ItalianPod101.com!


Today, your job is to find the perfect Italian breads, pastries-and most importantly-cakes, for your Italian cousin’s wedding. With only a month left until the Italian wedding in Capri, and invitations still pouring in, they plead with you in Italian, “you should help us!!” After six hours of getting quotes from different Italian bakeries, eating hundreds of Italian grissini and pastries all over Italy, and compiling notes with your opinions of each, you are confident you have made a great sacrifice for your Italian cousin! You have pleaded with every Italian bakery, “you should give us a deal for feeding so many people!” You finally return home exhausted…and a little sick. You tell them in Italian, “you should see how many Italian pastries I have eaten today for you!” However, when she reads the quotes the friendly Italian bakers have given you, it is apparent from the look on her face that maybe you were not the best person for the job! As the Italian bread begins to swell in your stomach, you are beginning to feel a little ill. Maybe next time she should do it herself!

Learning Italian with ItalianPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Italian! This Italian Beginner lesson will teach you how to use the Italian verb meaning, “should + verb,” “ought to + verb,” and “might + verb.” We will also give you some interesting details about Italian bakeries. You should visit us at ItalianPod101 for more great Italian learning resources and lessons! You ought to leave us a comment while you’re there!

 

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Have you ever wondered about Caesar’s famous quote, “Veni, vidi, vici?” (I came, I saw, I conquered) Caesar was from Rome, right? So why was his Italian so bad? In today’s Advanced Audio Blog, we’ll find out about the history of the Italian language. We’ll find out that it wasn’t until the 19th Century that Italian language was born, and how it developed. We’ll learn how Latin influenced Italian and other European languages. For more Italian learning material and exercises, easier courses and review questions, visit ItalianPod101.com!