Way off the beaten track, nestled in the Apennine hills in Molise, is the little town of Agnone, home of my ancestors. Here, our family have been making bells for the Popes for over 1000 years in the world’s oldest bell foundry. This is a rural community, not of contadini, but of world-class artisans. At one time in the early…
Cinema Made in Italy is offering the chance for you and a friend to go to an exclusive screening of the Italian film, I WAS A DREAMER (Il più grande sogno) at Ciné Lumière on Sunday 5th of March at 6.40 I WAS A DREAMER (Il più grande sogno) Director: Michele Vannucci – 100 mins Cast: Mirko Frezza, Alessandro Borghi, Vittorio…
Bring the flavors of Italy into your kitchen with this original recipe from Montepulciano in Tuscany. Start wth this riddle and follow the instructions to bring real Italian food on your table. INDOVINELLO é perfetto per condire la pasta fresca (i tradizionali pici di Montepulciano, le tagliatelle, gli gnocchi), ma anche gli spaghetti e tutti i formati di pasta. È …
Zucchero è uno dei cantanti italiani più famosi nel mondo. Guardate quest’intervista fino al minuto 7 a Zucchero nelle vesti di scrittore e rispondete alle domande. Livello B2+ Come si chiama il libro di Zucchero Qual è il vero nome di Zucchero Dove viveva la famiglia di Zucchero in Italia Come si chiama e come descrive lo zio nel…
Every term, at the end of the first lesson on my beginner courses, I always have at least one student coming up to me and asking how long it’s going to take before they can speak Italian. Learning Italian, or any other foreign language, is a cumulative process that takes time and effort. But here are 5 tips from your teacher to help you make…
Cinema Made in Italy returns to Ciné Lumière from 1 – 5 March 2017. This 7th edition of the festival brings a brand new array of cinematic delights, with an alluring line-up of recent Italian productions, including Q&A sessions with the film-makers. The five-day annual event is organised by Istituto Luce Cinecittà, in collaboration with Ciné Lumière and with the…
Hai voglia di un viaggio in Italia? Scopri la storia della città italiana più romantica con questo video. Un video divertente per visitare la città più bella del mondo. Guarda il video fino al minuto 4,35 ascolta la storia di Venezia e rispondi alle domande. Quant’è lunga la laguna di Venezia? Quanti ponti ci sono? Qual è la caratteristica di…
We asked Patricia to tell us why the programme in Maremma was crucial for her to learn Italian. First thing you do when you arrive back in Maremma, Tuscany? Enjoy catching up with my host family and relaxing in the beautiful Tuscan setting. The house is on the top of a hill with a stunning view of the Tuscan countryside.…
Here in Agnone, Alto Molise since ancient times, the shepherds of the Apennines have been moving their herds along the tratturi, the wide tracks that weave through Abruzzo and Molise down to the plains of Puglia. This seasonal migration is called la transumanza – which translates as crossing the lands – a constant search for better grazing in the changing…
Today it’s all about doubles! What if, instead of saying “Hi, how are you today? Your hair looks great!”, I say “Hi, how are you today? Your hat looks great!”. But you weren’t wearing a hat. You would think I’d gone mad! In Italian this can happen quite easily if you don’t learn to double consonants properly. It’s important to start practising this from your very first…
