The increasingly popular and established Coro Monte Gonare will delight (and impress) the audience with traditional Sardinian folk songs inspired not only by some of the most distinctive Sardinian traditions but also by local poets. The Choir also pursues and researches the cultural heritage of the Orani area, Sardinia. Coro Monte Gonare is an imposing all male members: powerful voices matched by unexpected gentleness.…
OUR NEW TERM IS STARTING ON THE 22 April 2013 If you haven’t enrolled you are still in time!!! You can enroll in person at the office (only cash or cheque), Monday to Friday, 10.00 – 17.00, Thursday 18 April 14.00-20.00 and Saturday 20 April 12.00-16.00 or you can send by post enrollment form and payment to: Italian Courses Office at…
Over the years of reviewing and teaching, I have compiled a list of the most common Italian grammar mistakes made by my students. Italian grammar is notoriously tricky and irregular. Here’s my essential guide for students of Italian who want to avoid common grammar mistakes. Common mistakes every student of Italian L2 should avoid! Ecco la classifica degli errori da…
Chiacchieriamo in italiano!! Studiare una lingua straniera significa anche imparare la pronuncia. Le parole italiane bruschetta, pistacchio, quindici, pinocchio, chiacchierare sono difficili da pronunciare per molti studenti. Proviamo a fissare delle regole. Comincia a leggere ad alta voce e attenzione alla differenza fra “chi“: (pronuncia/ˈki/) e “ci“( pronuncia: /ˈʧi/). Se la c è seguita dalle lettere h+e (che) oppure h+i (chi) ha un suono “duro”(hard).…
Experience the charm and sensitivity of Barocci’s masterpieces – never before seen outside Italy. Federico Barocci (about 1533–1612) is celebrated as one of the most talented artists of late 16th century Italy. Fascinated by the human form, he fused charm and compositional harmony with an unparalleled sensitivity to colour. The exhibition will showcase Federico Barocci’s most spectacular altarpieces, including his famous…
Ciao amici! What are you doing on March 4th? Let’s talk Italian and enjoy a glass of wine together! Enjoy a wonderful opportunity to socialise with other Italian speakers. Come along to our first Italian social event in Pimlico and bring your friends (especially your Italian friends!) with you. We have reserved the Garden Atrium Bar at: THE ORANGE 37…
VIVA LA RADIO Ti piace la musica italiana? Vuoi imparare l’italiano con la radio? Ascolta la radio per imparare nuove parole: quando ascolti la radio, puoi conoscere le nuove canzoni italiane, imparare nuove parole, migliorare la pronuncia ed ascoltare le notizie. Qui sotto trovi una lista delle più importanti radio italiane. I siti delle più importanti radio italiane Clicca sul…
Il futuro si usa per esprimere un’azione o un fatto che succederà fra poco tempo. Il film inizierà fra 5 minuti. L’aereo partirà fra mezz’ora. La forma del futuro usa l’accento e cambia l’intonazione nella pronuncia. Ricorda di portare il tono sull’ultima lettera (partirà, inizierà..). Come si forma il futuro? La forma del futuro, fortunamente, è poco irregolare. Cominciamo con…
The third edition of Cinema Made in Italy offers a 5-day showcase of the best recent Italian productions. The festival’s programme includes 10 brand new Italian films: a selection of eight titles made by Gianni Canova, Italian film critic, Professor of Cinema History and Dean of IULM University in Milan, and a special choice of two films by Adrian Wootton, CEO of…
What Colour is the Italian national flag? Learn Italian colours and colour idioms. Come si chiamano i colori in italiano? Impara i colori con questo esercizio. Match and translate: match the colour with the Italian translation Le soluzioni sono in fondo all’articolo. I colori sono aggettivi e cambiano con il nome. La maglietta è rossa cambia in Le magliette sono rosse.…
