About Italian: Pesce d'Aprile! L'Arredamento da Casa; Carnaccia

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Italian Italian Start Learning Practice & Perfect Culture From Michael San Filippo, your Guide to Italian Caro Lettore, Welcome to this week's edition of your About.com Italian Language Newsletter! Read the next installment in one woman's adventure in fluency. Struggling to understand Italian as spoken in Rome, our guest writer makes mistakes and learns a new language. In the About.com Italian Language forums there's a discussion about the use of the infinitive in Italian, and a community member asks for a translation of the term carnaccia. There's a lesson on the infinitive (l'infinito), and a conjugation table for the verb concludere. Plus, listen to an audio phrasebook with vocabulary related to home furnishings (l'arredamento da casa). (Not) Learning Italian Struggling to understand Italian as spoken in Rome, Bonnie makes mistakes and learns a new language. Little did she know that the Roman dialect chews up familiar words and spits out new ones. The second installment in Learning To Speak Italian in Italy. Pesce d'Aprile! April Fool's Day In Italy In Italy, as in much of the world, April 1st is traditionally a day of practical jokes, pranks, and silliness. The origin of this custom is ancient and ambiguous, but one thing is certain: much buffoonery and hilarity will take place. Italian Word of the Day Hear a new word every day in Italian and a phrase using the word in an example. Plus another way to improve your vocabulary: sign up for the Italian Word of the Day newsletter, delivered to your in-box daily. Italian For Beginners E-mail Course Learn the basics of the Italian language with this free e-mail course for beginners. The weekly newsletter will teach you basic Italian grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Italian Language Ads Arredamento Arredo Casa Mobili Per La Casa Arredamento on Line Progettare Casa Featured Articles Non Sono Mica un Elettricista! Home Furnishings / L'Arredamento da Casa Infinitive Italian Verb Conjugations: Concludere Use of the Infinitive in Italian Carnaccia   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Michael San Filippo Italian Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Italian newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Listen to Spoken Italian Italian For Beginners Italian For Travelers Italian Verbs For Beginners Italian Word of the Day Advertisement

Italian Word of the Day: Italian Word of the Day #10

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Italian Word of the Day Italian Word of the Day #10 From Michael San Filippo, your Guide to Italian Language Caro Lettore, Welcome to today's edition of the About.com Italian Word of the Day! Italian Word of the Day Scuola English translation: SCHOOL Hanno inaugurato la nuova scuola. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. Vocabulary At The Movies / Al Cinema Build your vocabulary with a glossary of essential terms by topic. With audio! Random Word of the Day Double Your Italian Word Power Hear another new word in Italian and a phrase using the word in an example. Italian Language Newsletter Delivered To Your Inbox A free twice-weekly e-mail newsletter about the Italian language. Includes feature articles, forum discussions, lessons, how to's, workbook exercises, and study tips. This email is written by: Michael San Filippo Italian Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Italian Word of the Day' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

Italian Word of the Day: Italian Word of the Day #9

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Italian Word of the Day Italian Word of the Day #9 From Michael San Filippo, your Guide to Italian Language Caro Lettore, Welcome to today's edition of the About.com Italian Word of the Day! Italian Word of the Day Cavallo English translation: HORSE Il cavallo procedeva al galoppo. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. Vocabulary Pharmacy / La Farmacia Build your vocabulary with a glossary of essential terms by topic. With audio! Random Word of the Day Double Your Italian Word Power Hear another new word in Italian and a phrase using the word in an example. An Italian Would Never Say That Common Errors in Italian Usage You'll never sound like an Italian native if you persist in repeating linguistic "dead giveaways" - that is, grammatical mistakes, habits, or tics that always identifies a native English speaker regardless of how competent that person is in Italian. This email is written by: Michael San Filippo Italian Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Italian Word of the Day' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

Italian Word of the Day: Italian Word of the Day #8

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Italian Word of the Day Italian Word of the Day #8 From Michael San Filippo, your Guide to Italian Language Caro Lettore, Welcome to today's edition of the About.com Italian Word of the Day! Italian Word of the Day Felicita' English translation: HAPPINESS, PLEASURE, DELIGHT I suoi occhi brillavano di felicità. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. Vocabulary In The Hospital / In Ospedale Build your vocabulary with a glossary of essential terms by topic. With audio! Random Word of the Day Double Your Italian Word Power Hear another new word in Italian and a phrase using the word in an example. How To's Quick, Step-By-Step Instructions Learn how to pronounce vowels and consonants, decipher an Italian menu, conjugate verbs, ask for directions in Italy, or other essentials related to the Italian language. This email is written by: Michael San Filippo Italian Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Italian Word of the Day' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

Italian For Travelers: Italian For Travelers #2

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Italian For Travelers Italian For Travelers #2 From Michael San Filippo, your Guide to Italian Language Caro Lettore, Welcome to this week's edition of your About.com Italian For Travelers Newsletter! When counting in Italian, remember that the function of periods and commas is reversed from that in English. In the About.com Italian Language forums a member enthuses about a recent trip to the island of Ponza (located about twenty-two miles off the coast of Italy at a point midway between Naples and Rome in the Tyrrhenian Sea). Plus, listen to an audio phrasebook with vocabulary related to the border (al confine), and study tips about ten ways to speak Italian quickly. Buon viaggio! The Basics Counting in Italian The function of periods and commas is reversed from that in English. Therefore, the number 1.000 = one thousand (or mille in Italian) and 1,5 = one point five or one and five tenths or, in Italian, uno virgola cinque. Survival Phrases Greetings Indispensable words and phrases for travelers, spoken by a native Italian speaker. How To's How To Ask Questions In Italian Who is Carlo? Where is the train station? What time is it? Why do Italians talk with their hands? How do you make gnocchi? This How-To has quick, step-by-step instructions on how to ask the right questions in Italian. Audio At The Border / Al Confine Build your vocabulary with a glossary of essential terms related to customs (don't forget to renew your passport) while listening to a native Italian speaker. La Cucina Italiana Deciphering the Menu in Italy In Italy, dishes are usually served on separate plates in a specific order. Here are the main components of a typical Italian menu, in the order they are served. Forums: Traveling To Italy Wonderful Trip To The Island Of Ponza "I just got back from a wonderful trip to the island of Ponza, which is located about twenty two miles off the coast of Italy at a point midway between Naples and Rome in the Tyrrhenian Sea." Study Tips Ten Ways to Speak Italian Quickly We live in an era of E-ZPass highway lanes, instant messaging, and microwave pizza. Even language instructors promise that you can learn Italian in just one weekend! In the spirit of these hyperactive times, then, here are ten great ways to speak Italian quickly and effectively while divertendoti. Learning To Speak Italian in Italy Immersing Myself Shopping for lotion in her no-tourist neighborhood, Bonnie discovers the dangers of full-immersion. She becomes immersed in Italian, but not in the way her Italian teachers had in mind. This email is written by: Michael San Filippo Italian Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Italian For Travelers' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement