Sorrento, on Good Friday (Venerdì santo), changes its aspect: through the narrow streets of the historical centre you will not hear the voices of tourists but the solemn music of the funeral marches, the streets will not be invaded by cars but by long files of hooded people, the lights of the sign-boards will give its place to the lighted…
Ciao, guardate questo divertente video che racconta dei papà italiani moderni. Guardate dal minuto o,33 al minuto 8 e rispondete alle domande. Rispondete alle domande. Qual è il lavoro di Carlo ? Quanto costa la nuova casa di Carlo al mese ? Per quanto tempo può rimanere nella nuova casa? Provate a spiegare il servizio che offre il comune di…
After the success of our previous Italian Film Evening, we are thrilled to be back with yet, another event. Come and join us for a glass of wine, delicious homemade food and watch an award winning Italian film Where: La bottega del caffè 322 Regent Street, London W1B 3BH Tube: Oxford Circus When: March 12th Thursday from 7.00pm Entry: £.10,00 1 glass of wine and…
As you might have read if you are even just a little bit into italian pop culture, this year’s edition of Sanremo Italian song festival has crowned Il Volo with the winning title. Although this has been the most viewed edition in the last ten years, a lot of criticism has spread around the web. To many youngsters Sanremo still looks…
This year the famous winter festival of the ‘Ndocciata was dedicated to San Giovanni Paolo II. This festival originated during Molise’s pre-christian Samnite era and is specific to the town of Agnone. The torches, or ‘ndocce’ were used during tribal shifts that usually took place at night, as s source of light. After the 9th Century, local farmers began to…
Cinema Made in Italy will be back from 5 – 9 March, as Ciné Lumière celebrates the fifth edition of London’s favourite Italian film festival. Italian cinema aficionados can look forward to another bumper crop, as this five day annual event showcases the best recent Italian productions. Once again, this year’s rich and diverse programme promises to delight and engage…
One day a Mexican student of the course of Italian language and culture told me: “All the birds return to their nest, dear Maria!“. Skipping at first because I thought it was a simple proverb (despite all the proverbs have a grain of truth), I immediately realized what was true! I have always loved Lecce and I always kept in…
Heading to the Sorrento Peninsula and Amalfi coast in winter? It can be a wonderful time of year to come… but if you’re planning to visit Sorrento and Amalfi Coast there are some things you have to keep in mind! When is the off season in Sorrento and the Amalfi coast? From the end of October to April (excluding Easter).…
Now in London, getting deep into January, I am warming myself up by flipping through pictures of our morning visit in July at the incredible Pietrabbondante, Teatro dei Sanniti. A near private experience – only one small group of Italians arrived as we were climbing back up to the car – the visit was very special. Sitting in the amazingly…
Italian Cinema Workshop – Part 2 After the success of our last cinema workshop, this second part is intended to present the reality of Italy through different decades and through the eyes of our great film directors. This short-course is designed for Upper Intermediate and Advanced students of Italian. The aim of this course is to expand the student’s knowledge…
