About Italian: Scherzi d'Acqua; Carmela; Ne

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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! Given the torrid temperatures this summer both in Western Europe and in North America, even adults might find themselves in search of scherzi d'acqua for relief from the heat. In the About.com Italian Language forums a community member wants to know what the term azz' refers to, and a discussion about the partitive ne. Plus the seventh canto of Paradiso in Dante's The Divine Comedy in both Italian and English, in which Beatrice discourses on the Incarnation and the Crucifixion of Christ. Lastly, there are double entendres and malaproprisms starting with the letter A in the alternative Italian dictionary. Scherzi d'Acqua Given the torrid temperatures this summer both in Western Europe and in North America, even adults might find themselves in search of scherzi d'acqua for relief from the heat. The Divine Comedy: Paradiso: Canto VII «Osanna, sanctus Deus sabaòth, / superillustrans claritate tua / felices ignes horum malacòth!» 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 Italian Language CD Italian Course Italy Italian Food Recipes Italian Verb Tense Featured Articles Italian Proverbs: Letter V College / University Study Programs Italian Baby Names: Carmela Alternative Italian Dictionary: Letter A Ne Azz'   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! 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 #132

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Italian Word of the Day Italian Word of the Day #132 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 Amicizia English translation: FRIENDSHIP Le difficoltà sono il banco di prova dell'amicizia. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. Vocabulary Wine and Drinks / I Vini e Gli Alcolici 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. Audio Lab Improve Your Pronunciation Italian word of the day, survival phrases, ABC's, numbers, conversation, and more. Listen to a native Italian speaker and treat your ears to 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 Word of the Day: Italian Word of the Day #131

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Italian Word of the Day Italian Word of the Day #131 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 Malattia English translation: ILLNESS, THICKNESS, SICKNESS La malattia gli ha affilato il viso. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. Vocabulary Desserts and Sweets / I Dolci 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 Word of the Day: Italian Word of the Day #130

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Italian Word of the Day Italian Word of the Day #130 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 Predica English translation: SERMON, LECTURE Non farmi la predica. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. Vocabulary Dairy Products / I Latticini 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: Forza Fiat! In Spiaggia; Pronomi Diretti

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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! No matter what your motivation—the opportunity to work overseas, cultural exchange in a land steeped in history and culture, researching your genealogy, or studying other topics such as Italian literature or art history—you can discover new worlds when learning Italian. In the About.com Italian Language forums members discuss alternatives to Acquerello Italiano (which recently suspended operations), and a user asks for recommendations in choosing a pocket electronic dictionary. There's a lesson on direct object pronouns (i pronomi diretti), and a conjugation table for the verb contraffare. Plus, listen to an audio phrasebook with vocabulary related to the beach (in spiaggia). Forza Fiat! The New York Times notes in "Fiat Pushes Work Ethic at Italian Plant" that "Italians have long clung to a revealing proverb: as Fiat goes, so goes Italy." Why Learn Italian? No matter what your motivation—the opportunity to work overseas, cultural exchange in a land steeped in history and culture, researching your genealogy, or studying other topics such as Italian literature or art history—you can discover new worlds when learning Italian. 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 Italian Italian Language CD Italian Course Italy Italian Last Name Italian Pasta Dishes Featured Articles Il Yuppie Festeggiante At The Beach / In Spiaggia Direct Object Pronouns Italian Verb Conjugations: Contraffare Pocket Electronic Dictionary Alternative To Acquerello Italiano   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! 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