On the 19 September 2015 from 10am to 12noon at the Italian Cultural Institute we have enrolment and assessment tests. If you have studied or have learned Italian before, we can offer a free assessment test in order to assess your level . Possibility of meeting with some of the teachers to be introduced to the syllabus and the method of teaching and…
Here we come to the end of the weekend in Salento! Last stop: Maglie and Santa Maria di Leuca. Maglie is one of the oldest centers in Salento and is located right in the heart of this area. There are two versions about the birth of this center, according to some historical sources the city rose from the ashes of…
If you visit Sorrento, don’t forget to stop at an inlaid wood store! Sorrento inlaid wood work it is a decorative composition obtained by cutting, inserting and putting together different coloured pieces of wood to create a design or picture. These pieces are then set into a surface to create a design that is usually level with the surface. The…
Still today in the hills of Molise, and particularly in Agnone, the old tradition of la serenata is alive and well. In days gone by when a young man had set his sights on a particular girl and felt he had a chance of being accepted, he would serenade below her window, encouraged and supported by other local lads and…
Discovering the beauty of Tuscany: Montepulciano, a wonderful town located on the top of a hill, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves with one of those views which has made Tuscany famous the world over. Practice your Italian and fill the gaps with the expressions in the list, buon viaggio! Una gita a Montepulciano davvero / dove /insieme /Insomma /mentre…
In 1662 Leonardo Di Nucci was a shepherd moving his herds along the tratturi. The wide tracks that weave through Abruzzo and Molise down to the plains of Puglia. The Di Nucci family have been making award winning artisan cheese here in the Apennine hills, in Alto Molise, ever since. Today, the 11th generation of the family use the same…
An ironic, bittersweet Italian song presented by a weird and funny video by the Italian singer Max Gazzè. Enjoy the song and practice Italian with this activity: Listen and fill the gaps: Annina, Max Gazzè #amore#love#italiansong More activities for beginner students: What to learn before a holiday in Italy: at the hotel Love at first sight:watch and learn with videos
This summer the list of events at the Italian Cultural Institute in London is rich with several concerts and also free film screenings. Every Tuesday night and not only, come and watch great Italian classic films and latest releases. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 The Paths of Glory. A voyage with Mario Monicelli to the sites of the Great War The Paths of…
I arrived in Lecce after a long train journey from Milano and was happy to be met by Maria Rossini, my Italian teacher and host for the next two weeks, who created “Scuola Mondo Italia Homestay”. Maria had arrived on foot and was waiting at the station for me with Maya, her cute, little pug dog. Italian lessons given enthusiastically,…
Let’s delve into the colorful world of idiomatic Italian expressions. These expressions, known as “espressioni idiomatiche” or “modi di dire,” add flair and cultural richness to the Italian language. They often carry meanings that go beyond the literal interpretation of the words. Here’s an exploration of some idiomatic Italian expressions. Dogs, cats, birds, gold fishes… it’s becoming increasingly common for…
