About Italian: RIP Il Picconatore; Introductions

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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! Francesco Cossiga, former interior minister, prime minister, and president of the Italian Republic, died in Rome on Tuesday, August 17. In the About Italian Language Forums a member challenges the community to identify a location in the Montalbano TV series, and a discussion about horsemeat (with recipes) Plus the tenth canto of Paradiso in Dante's The Divine Comedy in both Italian and English, in which Dante and Beatrice rise into the fourth sphere of the sun, usually reserved for theologians. Lastly, there are double entendres and malaproprisms starting with the letter D in the alternative Italian dictionary. RIP Il Picconatore Francesco Cossiga, former interior minister, prime minister, and president of the Italian Republic, died in Rome on Tuesday, August 17. He was 82. The Divine Comedy: Paradiso: Canto X "Guardando nel suo Figlio con l'Amore / che l'uno e l'altro etternalmente spira, / lo primo e ineffabile Valore" 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 Food Recipe Learn Italian Italy Italian Language CD Italian Baby Names Featured Articles Survival Phrases: Introductions Language Schools in Italy Italian Baby Names: Cassandra Alternative Italian Dictionary: Letter D Horsemeat Montalbano Locale   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 #153

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Italian Word of the Day Italian Word of the Day #153 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 Sposa English translation: BRIDE La sposa si tolse il velo. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. Vocabulary Animals / Animali 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. Polling Station Cast Your Vote! Cast your vote on a variety of topics about the Italian language including studying in Italy, translation technology, and current events. 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 #152

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Italian Word of the Day Italian Word of the Day #152 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 Rassegnare English translation: TO RESIGN ONESELF, TO SUBMIT TO Anche se non ti piace, ti ci devi rassegnare. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. Vocabulary Bank / La Banca 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 Forums Post A Note, Ask A Question, Or Meet An Online Penpal! This is the place to talk about anything related to the Italian language. Verb conjugation, grammar, pronunciation, recommendations for schools or travel are all welcomed. This bulletin board is intended not only for students and teachers of the Italian language but also for those passionate and enthusiastic about all things Italian. If it's green, white, and red, let's talk about it. 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 #151

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Italian Word of the Day Italian Word of the Day #151 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 Figurare English translation: TO REPRESENT, TO PORTRAY Il cane figura la fedeltà. Click to hear the word of the day spoken by a native speaker and phrase using the word in an example. Vocabulary Road Signs / I Segnali Stradali 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 For Beginners Italian 101 Learn the alphabet, study basic grammar and verbs, build your vocabulary, practice with workbook exercises, and find other resources to learn Italian. Includes an audio lab for pronunciation. 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: Crema Ghiacciata; Famous Lines From Movies

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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! According to Corriere della Sera, the latest coffee craze in Italy is crema ghiacciata. Halfway between a gelato and sorbet, the delicious summer concoction is a mix of milk, cream, and coffee combined in a slush machine (granitore). In the About.com Italian Language Forums a community member asks about famous movie lines in English rendered in Italian (examples include: "Domani è un altro giorno," and "Vai avanti, rendimi felice"), and a discussion about how long it takes to understand spoken Italian. There's a lesson on c'è and com'è, and a conjugation table for the verb controllare. Plus, listen to an audio phrasebook with vocabulary related to stores (i negozi). Crema Ghiacciata According to Corriere della Sera in Nuova Vita per il Caffè, the latest coffee craze in Italy is crema ghiacciata. Halfway between a gelato and sorbet, the delicious summer concoction is a mix of milk, cream, and coffee combined in a slush machine (granitore). Rome the Streets of New York The title is not a misspelling. illy, the renowned purveyor of espresso coffee, has launched a new marketing campaign in New York City for their illy issimo line of coffee-flavored energy drinks. 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 Recipes for Italian Italian Verb Tense Featured Articles Un Cavallo Che Parla Stores / I Negozi C'è Italian Verb Conjugations: Controllare Famous Lines From Movies How Long To Understand Spoken Italian?   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