UNDER CONSTRUCTION Italian is spoken throughout the Italian península and the islands of Sardinia, Corsica and Sicily. Besides, it’s spoken in the countries surrounding Italy: Switzerland, Slovenia, France, Austria and Albania. When taking Italian courses London students tell us the reasons why they enjoy learning this language. It’s Beautiful Italian is not only a Romance language because it belongs to the…
Learning a new language should be fun, which is why I like to use games and puzzles when teaching. Even revision and home study can be fun. I have searched the internet to find websites which offer interactive games to help you learn. Learn the names of household objects using a picture dictionary, test your knowledge of Italian geography with a quiz…
First question of my students at their first lesson is: how to say in Italian this or that…. In italiano how to say è: Come si dice… Per esempio: 1. Come si dice in italiano how are you? (how to say in Italian how are you) In italiano how are you si dice come stai. Altre espressioni utili in italiano…
Italian Cinema London is proud to present a retrospective of the work of Paolo Virzì, one of Italy’s best-regarded contemporary film directors. Hailed as a major heir of the Italian comedy film tradition, Virzì has mastered the art of using tragi-comic characters and outlandish situations to make serious comments on modern-day Italy and its social issues. His interesting and varied…
From yesterday a huge hand and a blue vespa in Park Lane: La Dolce Vita, the latest work of Lorenzo Quinn
Estorick Collection presents Bruno Munari, one of the most complex, creative and multi-faceted figures of twentieth-century Italian art. This exhibition traces his career from its early years up to the post-war period when he became a point of reference for a new generation of artists and designers. For more information on the exhibition, please visit: www.munariestorick.org. 19 September- 23 December 2012 Estorick…
NEW TERM STARTS ON THE 24 September 2011 YOU ARE STILL IN TIME TO ENROLL!!! The Italian Cultural Institute is the official Italian government centre for the promotion of the Italian culture and language, offering a wide choice of Italian classes. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced, whether you want Italian for business or pleasure, we can help you perfect your language skills at a level that…
The Italian Cultural Institute hosts “The Italian Collective London”, on the ground floor, from 10am-6pm on 14/15/16 September 2012. This event is dedicated to Italian designers and artists living in Great Britain, involved in the international fashion industry. Over the three days of this exhibition, staged during London Fashion Week, the Institute will allow people to visit the exhibition. There you will see…
Reading in another language is challenging but also a great way to develop and improve your vocabulary. Starting with children’s authors can be a way to start reading in Italian. This short story “La legge del più forte” is about wolves and men and the difference of their laws.Enjoy and buona lettura, Antonio La legge del più forte di Angelo Signorelli Un vecchio…
Il passato prossimo e l’imperfetto sono i tempi più usati quando parliamo al passato in italiano. Ma quando usiamo l’imperfetto e quando usiamo il passato prossimo? Ci sono diversi casi ma la prima differenza che dobbiamo imparare è che il passato prossimo è il tempo delle azioni, dei momenti precisi e lo usiamo abbinato alle date, ai giorni o agli…
