Italian Word of the Day: Italian Word of the Day #71

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Italian Word of the Day Italian Word of the Day #71 From Michael San Filippo, your Guide to Italian Language Welcome to today's edition of the About.com Italian Word of the Day! Italian Word of the Day Vostro English translation: YOUR Domani andremo a trovare i vostri parenti. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. Vocabulary Garden Flowers / I Fiori Da Giardino 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. Top 10 Myths About Learning Italian Anyone Can Learn Italian! Do you want to learn Italian, or do you want to spend your time coming up with excuses for why you can't learn Italian? Like other self-improvement activities you can convince yourself with a multitude of excuses why you can't pronounce Italian words or conjugate Italian verbs - or you can use that time and energy to learn la bella lingua. 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 Beginners: Italian For Beginners: Lesson #11

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Italian For Beginners Italian For Beginners: Lesson #11 From Michael San Filippo, your Guide to Italian Language Italians often say Buon appetito! or "Enjoy your meal!" when the first course is server, and Salute! or "To your health!" when toasting with a drink. Vocabulary At The Beach / In Spiaggia Build your vocabulary with a glossary of essential terms by topic. With audio! Grammar Indefinite Article / Articolo Indeterminativo Use of the word a/an and the number one. Exercises Indefinite Articles Worksheets, drills, activities, and review. Audio Introductions Word of the Day Vostro English translation: YOUR; Domani andremo a trovare i vostri parenti. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. In Depth Italian Grammar Learn the basics of Italian grammar, from indefinite articles and subject pronouns to parts of speech and the «passato remoto». Forums Era vs. E' Stato "When do you use 'era' and when do you use 'è stato'?" How To's How To Conjugate Italian Verbs Like A Native Verbs are essential to communicating in any foreign language, and Italian verbs have a consistent, logical pattern of conjugation. This How-To will explain the three Italian verb categories and suggest ways to begin your studies. 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 Beginners' 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 #70

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Italian Word of the Day Italian Word of the Day #70 From Michael San Filippo, your Guide to Italian Language Welcome to today's edition of the About.com Italian Word of the Day! Italian Word of the Day Tacere English translation: TO KEEP QUIET, TO FALL SILENT Non sa tacere. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. Vocabulary Mushrooms / I Funghi 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

About Italian: Albergo Diffuso; Embarrassed to Speak Italian

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Italian Italian Start Learning Practice & Perfect Culture From Michael San Filippo, your Guide to Italian Caro Lettore, Welcome to this weekend's edition of your About.com Italian Language Newsletter! Next time you travel to Italy and want a unique experience, consider staying in an albergo diffuso (scattered hotel). In the About.com Italian Language forums there's a discussion about the term padronissimo, and a community member is embarrassed to speak Italian. Plus the thirty-first canto of Purgatorio in Dante's The Divine Comedy in both Italian and English, in which Dante confesses to Beatrice. Lastly, there are Italian abbreviations and acronyms beginning with the letter O. Albergo Diffuso Next time you travel to Italy and want a unique experience, consider staying in an albergo diffuso (scattered hotel). The Divine Comedy: Purgatorio: Canto XXXI "«O tu che se' di là dal fiume sacro», / volgendo suo parlare a me per punta, / che pur per taglio m'era paruto acro,..." 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 Travelers E-mail Course Learn the basics of the Italian language before traveling to Italy with this free e-mail course for travelers. The weekly newsletter includes survival phrases, vocabulary lists, a guide to pronunciation, study tips, and how to's, plus cultural notes and tips on what to see and where to go when visiting Italy. Italian Language Ads Italian Learn Italian Fast The Italian Language Italian Food Recipe Swear Words Italian Featured Articles Italian Proverbs: Letter M Games / Puzzles Italian Baby Names: Bonifacio Italian Abbreviations and Acronyms: Letter O Embarrassed to Speak Italian Padronissimo   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us 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 #69

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Italian Word of the Day Italian Word of the Day #69 From Michael San Filippo, your Guide to Italian Language Welcome to today's edition of the About.com Italian Word of the Day! Italian Word of the Day Genio English translation: GENIUS, TALENT, GIFT Leonardo fu un genio. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. Vocabulary Fruit / I Frutti 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