Learn Italian language: Italian indirect pronoun and verb “piacere”

Ciao, as you know, I am working in one of the Italian language schools of Rome, but I like to teach you some piece of grammar information on line. I thought about you and I posted a new lesson on Italian indirect object pronoun and Italian verb “piacere” in the blog-page “classes” so, when you will come in Rome, you will understand and you will be very fast in learning Italian language. Please,
Remember: Italians love people who try to speak Italian language, so … you have to learn and improve your skills 😉
Buono studio!

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca e decimal system

Ti ( = you singular) piace la pasta? = Do you like pasta?
Ti ( = you singular) piacciono gli spaghetti? = Do you like spaghetti?

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca (Below you can find an english translation)

and decimal system and Italian verb “Piacere”:

We use only decimal system, therefore we cannot understand a different system. In Italy, if you like to buy something to eat or to drink, you have to use these words:

On the river Tiber across Rome

Ciao, I went along the river on the boat yesterday.

The Tiber (= il Tevere) is a fundamental aspect of Rome and it is completely navigable.

I took the boat at “Calata Anguillara” near the “Isola tiberina” (isola = island) and I bought the daily ticket (€2,30).
But you can buy the single fare: only €1 or if you prefer the tourist cruise: €10; Or Cruise + 1 guided tour of Rome: €32; but also Cruise with candle light dinner: €43; or if you like you can take the cruise from “Ponte Marconi” (ponte = bridge) to the ancient town of Ostia: the price is €13.

I live in Rome, so I prefer the daily ticket and I can enjoy Tevere and Roma from a different point of view.

I suggest you to try this experience.

You can see the timetable here

or you can call the number 06 69 29 41 47.

Buon divertimento (= have a good time)

Italian classes: reflexive verbs (2)

Hi, I am sorry, but I worked too much this week. In Italy the Italian language schools are very busy this month and the students are very friendly, but I though about you, and the complete lesson on “Italian reflexive verbs” is now on line. I posted the lesson in the blog-page “classes”.
And what about you? Are you learning Italian language? Are you improve your skills? Do you like to study Italian on web?
I think that Rome is great and speak Italian in Rome is an amazing experience: you should try that.

Ciao, a presto = bye, I see you soon

Last minute Italian language courses in Rome

20% discount on Italian language courses starting on 4th June.

Ciao Italia school is open the whole year round and offers courses for all levels from beginners to advanced.

Standard Group Courses 4 hours a day (more than 3 students) or 3 hours a day (less than 4 students) intensive course, from Monday to Friday, for a minimum of 2 weeks (each lesson lasts 55 minutes). Click here to compare to the usual prices.

Accommodation is booked only for the duration of the course.

If you are interested, please contact the secretary office and mention this blog as your referrer

mail: info@ciao-italia.it

Learn Italian language: reflexive verbs

Ciao, are you planning to go to Italy?
It’s great!
You could drop in Rome.

As you know, all around the year wandering in Rome is a constant voyage of discovery. You can visit museums, artistic locations, and also wine bars and great restaurants.
Here in Rome, you will be able to learn Italian and will improve your skills and I could help you to speak Italian and listening with more confiance. I ‘m able to teach all levels of Italian language and culture and I have strong experience in language instruction.
I am living in Rome and I’m a qualified and experienced Italian language teacher, so if you need a good Italian language instructor, email me!

But don’t worry, if you are not able to come to Rome this time, I will post in the blog-page “classes” a new grammar lesson on reflexive verbs (Italian “verbi riflessivi”) . The complete lesson would take too long, but I will make sure to include that lesson soon..

Ciao, a presto. Take care.

Alcuni links sulla lingua italiana

Ciao, sono nuovamente qui.

Ho appena ricevuto una mail da una ex studentessa che si è lamentata della mancanza della lingua spagnola in questo blog. Purtroppo non so lo spagnolo, ma mi piacerebbe che gli studenti di livello avanzato potessero scambiare idee e informazioni in italiano. Inizio io suggerendo alcuni siti ufficiali sulla lingua di Dante.

• Accademia della Crusca (uno dei più importanti punti di riferimento della lingua italiana)
• Treccani (il portale dell’Enciclopedia Italiana)
• Italica (il sito di approfondimento di Rai International)

Date un’occhiata a questi siti e, se vi va, lasciatemi un commento.

Buona lettura

Buona giornata a tutti

Eccomi qui.

Ciao, come state? L’ultima settimana ho lavorato moltissimo con le lezioni della classe di conversazione, così non ho potuto aggiornare il blog. Scusate. Sicuramente nei prossimi giorni aggiungerò un post nella pagina in italiano, ma non so ancora quando.Sabato 12 inizierà la “Settimana della cultura“, e voglio assolutamente andare a visitare i musei Capitolini e la GNAM (la Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna), invece domenica 13 per gli italiani è la Festa della Mamma (e io andrò a trovarla, come ogni bravo italiano ;-)). Tutto questo per ribadire che ancora non so quando troverò il tempo per gestire il blog, ma sicuramente lo farò: promesso.

Italian language courses in Rome

New courses are starting at “Ciao Italia” school.

CLASSES
The students will study in small groups of 2-12 with people of different nationalities who have a similar language level. The small size of the classes guarantees particular attention as well as a high quality of teaching (each lesson lasts 55 minutes).

• Standard Group Courses
4 hours a day (more than 3 students) or 3 hours a day (less than 4 students) intensive course, from Monday to Friday, for a minimum of 2 weeks. Each morning you will have two classes with two different teachers: the first one will focus on grammar and syntax whereas the second class will focus on conversation, reading, listening, writing and lexis . In about six months time the student will complete the programme, which will enable one to face the most varied communication functions.

• Conversation Courses
2 hours a day (10 hours per week) of conversation (speaking, reading, listening, writing) in the Standard Course, for a minimum of 2 weeks. Current events, Italian culture, lifestyle, and other topics of interest will be discussed during the lessons.

Next starting dates

14th May (Only for not beginners)

28th May All Levels

11th June (Only for not beginners)

Standard (S2)	2 weeks	40 hours	345 Euro
Standard (S3)	3 weeks	60 hours	490 Euro
Standard (S4)	4 weeks	80 hours	610 Euro

20% discount on Italian language courses starting from 28th May

Accomodation service

mail: info@ciao-italia.it

Eggplant Parmigiana and object pronouns

Hi, in Rome today is a perfect day to make a pick-nick. A typical Italian recipes is eggplant Parmigiana.The recipe is now on line and you can read it in English and Italian, so you can learn Italian language (and object pronouns) and Italian cooking.Have a great day! (Buona giornata!)… and remember the Italian proverb: “L’appetito vien mangiando!” (Appetite comes with eating)

If you need an experienced Italian language teacher email me! I’m available for Italian instruction in Rome.