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Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Informal ---- La cultura dell’happy hour Campo de’ Fiori è una piazza vicina a Trastevere, e quest’ultimo è un ottimo esempio delle trasformazioni sociali della città negli ultimi decenni. Trastevere assieme a Monti è il quartiere più antico di Roma. Il suo nome significa al di là del Tevere ed il solo aver conservato intatto il suo nome romano è un indizio di quanto antico sia. È sempre stato molto popolare, tanto che anche il ghetto, che causa il feroce antisemitismo del passato non compariva mai in Europa all’interno dei quartieri ricchi, venne piazzato lì. Gli edifici sono rimasti più o meno gli stessi da almeno tre, quattrocento anni, ed ancora fino agli anni ’60 di questo secolo era una zona umile e povera, dove la vita costava di meno e che i ricchi, tutti in fuga verso le nuove case tecnologiche delle periferie, cercavano di abbandonare velocemente. Poi è accaduta una cosa singolare, lentamente, anno dopo anno, Trastevere è diventata una colonia britannica e statunitense, sono cominciati ad arrivare gli studenti, ad aprire locali e ristoranti alla moda, e tutti quelli che possedevano una casa qui hanno cacciato gli inquilini precedenti per affittare al triplo del prezzo ai facoltosi stranieri affamati d’Italia. Il risultato è che oggi le case costano più qui che in qualsiasi altra zona della città, e che nell’intera area si parla quasi esclusivamente inglese. Nei weekend inoltre la piazza è presidiata da decine di agenti costretti a vigilare sulla movida di un popolo di vacanzieri, per lo più statunitensi, pronti ad abusare del frutto proibito della loro adolescenza, l’alcol. Intorno a Campo de’Fiori si comincia a bere alle tre, quattro del pomeriggio del venerdì, ed il lunedì mattina, se vi svegliate presto, potrete ammirare Roma lastricata col vetro delle bottiglie rotte. Al centro della piazza sorge la statua in bronzo di Giordano Bruno, eretta nel luogo esatto in cui fu bruciato vivo: se ci andate passategli sotto e guardate l’espressione del suo volto. Continua a schifare con sprezzo i suoi simili. Il lunedì mattina però, sembra un po’ più rilassato. ----Informal English---- The Happy Hour Culture Campo de’ Fiori is a square right in the middle of Trastevere, between piazza Navona and the Pantheon, and it is also a very good example of the social transformations undergone by the city in the past decades. Trastevere is, together with Monti, the oldest district of Rome. It’s name means beyond the Tevere and the simple fact that it preserved its roman name will give you a clue about how old it is. It has always been a very popular area, so much so that even a ghetto, which in Europe because of the ferocious anti-Semitism of the past, rarely appeared in the cities’ richest areas, was placed there in Trastevere. Buildings have been more or less the same for the last three or four hundred years, and up to the ‘60s it used to be a humble and poor area, where living was cheaper and from where the rich used to quickly flee, moving to the new technologic houses of the suburbs. Then something peculiar happened: slowly, year after year, Trastevere has become a sort of British and US colony, students started to arrive here and slowly, year after year, more and more clubs and fashionable restaurants were opened,. So all those who still had a house here, kicked out their lodgers in order to rent it to the newly arrived wealthy and Italy-hungry foreigners, for thrice the price they used to. A result of this policy has been that today the price for a real estate is higher here than in any other place of the city and that the area is almost completely Anglophone. [...]

Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- What are the five most popular food souvenirs in Italy? 1. Parmigiano Reggiano 2. Gianduiotto 3. aceto balsamico 4. cantuccini 5. Grappa ----Formal English---- What are the five most popular food souvenirs in Italy? 1. Parmesan cheese 2. Gianduiotto, a type of chocolate 3. balsamic vinegar 4. cantuccini, a type of biscotti biscuit 5. Grappa, an alcoholic digestif --------------------------- Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources!

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Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Ho mal di testa Ho mal di stomaco. Una medicina per il raffreddore perfavore. ----Formal English---- I have a headache. I have a stomach ache. A medicine for a cold please. --------------------------- Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- What are the five most popular vegetables in Italy? 1. pomodoro 2. melanzana 3. rucola 4. cipolla 5. carciofo ----Formal English---- What are the five most popular vegetables in Italy? 1. tomato 2. eggplant 3. arugula 4. onion 5. artichoke --------------------------- Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Elena: Guarda che coda! Anna: Come facciamo? Uomo: Consiglierei di usare i servizi dentro l’autogrill. Anna: Grazie, da che parte sono? Uomo: Appena entrate girate a destra e poi sempre dritto. Anna: Grazie ancora. ----Formal English---- Elena: Look at the queue! Anna: What shall we do? man: I’d suggest using the bathrooms inside the motorway café. Anna: Thank you. What side are they? man: As soon as you enter, turn right and then always straight. Anna: Thanks again. --------------------------- Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- What are the five most popular fruits in Italy? 1. limone 2. uva 3. anguria 4. arancia 5. pesca ----Formal English---- What are the five most popular fruits in Italy? 1. Lemon 2. Grape 3. Watermelon 4. Orange 5. Peach --------------------------- Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources!

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Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Commesso: Buongiorno. In cosa posso aiutarla? Peter: Sto cercando un dizionario elettronico italiano-inglese. Ne cerco uno facilmente utilizzabile e a buon prezzo. Commesso: Purtroppo al momento teniamo solo questi tre modelli - questo è sicuramente quello più in voga. Il prezzo è accessibile e ha un voluminoso vocabolario. Peter: Capisco. Ora ci do un'occhiata. Commesso: Se ha altre domande mi chiami pure. Peter: Mm... che ne dici Maria? Maria: Sicuramente è più comodo del dizionario cartaceo che ti porti sempre appresso. Peter: Non c'è dubbio! Ma, in confidenza, Maria, sono bravo a parlare italiano o sono ancora una frana?! Maria: No, Peter, sei migliorato molto. Parli bene. Dopo soli 5 mesi in Italia riesci a esprimenti molto bene. Peter: Beh! Ho ancora un forte accento americano, non credi? Non me lo toglierà nessuno. Maria: Non preoccuparti! Anche noi italiani abbiamo tanti accenti diversi. E alcuni sono così stretti che nemmeno io riesco a capirli! Il tuo accento si capisce bene. Peter: Guarda, questo dizionario ha anche la funzione vocale. Così posso far pratica per la mia pronuncia. Maria: Mi sembra un ottima idea! ----Formal English---- Clerk: Good morning. How can I help you? Peter: I'm looking for an electronic dictionary for Italian-English. I'm looking for one that's easy to use and cheap. Clerk: Unfortunately, at the moment, we only keep these three models—this one is surely the most popular. The price is affordable, and it has a large vocabulary. Peter: I understand. Now I'll take a look at it. Clerk: If you have other questions, please call me. Peter: Mm...what do you think, Maria? Maria: For sure, it's handier than the paper dictionary that you always carry around. Peter: No doubt! In confidence, Maria, tell me, am I good at speaking Italian, or am I still hopeless? Maria: No, Peter, you've improved a lot! You speak quite well now. After only five months in Italy, you can express yourself very well. Peter: Well, I still have my thick American accent, don't you think? It can't be washed away! Maria: Don't worry! Italians also have many different accents. And some are so thick that even I cannot understand a word. Yours is easy to understand. Peter: Look, this dictionary has also the "text to voice" function so I can practice my pronunciation. Maria: Sounds like a great idea! --------------------------- Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- What are the five most popular sweets and desserts in Italy? 1. panna cotta 2. gelato 3. macedonia 4. torrone 5. cannolo ----Formal English---- What are the five most popular sweets and desserts in Italy? 1. Panna cotta 2. Gelato 3. Fruit salad 4. Torrone 5. Cannolo --------------------------- Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Claudia: Sei sicura che non gli vuoi parlare? Irene: Sicurissima! Andiamocene! Claudia: Aspetta a salire in macchina, devo togliere l'allarme prima! (suono dell'allarme, le portiere della macchina si chiudono) Irene: Andiamo a casa per favore. Mi sento una deficiente. Come ho fatto a non accorgermene! Claudia: Le persone non smettono mai di sorprenderti. Irene: O di deluderti! Claudia: E' vero. Lascialo perdere... Irene: Di sicuro. Sentivo che c'era qualcosa che non andava.. Claudia: Andiamo a casa e ordiniamo una pizza. Irene: Buona idea. (cellulare suona) Claudia: Ti squilla il cellulare! E' lui? Irene: No, è Pippo. Cosa vuole adesso? ----Formal English---- Claudia: Are you sure you don't want to talk to him? Irene: I'm very sure! Let's get out of here! Claudia: Wait to get in the car. I have to turn off the alarm first! (Alarm sound, the doors of the car close) Irene: Let's go home, please. I feel like an idiot. How didn't I see it? Claudia: People never cease to surprise you. Irene: Or to let you down! Claudia: True. Let him be... Irene: For sure. I felt that there was something wrong... Claudia: Let's go home and order a pizza. Irene: Good idea. (Mobile rings) Claudia: Your mobile is ringing! Is it him? Irene: No, it's Pippo. What does he want now? --------------------------- Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- What are the five most popular home cooked meals in Italy? 1. polpette 2. minestrone 3. frittata 4. pasta al forno 5. crostata ----Formal English---- What are the five most popular home cooked meals in Italy? 1. meatballs 2. minestrone 3. frittata 4. pasta bake 5. crostata --------------------------- Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Manuel: La pasta dovrebbe essere pronta in cinque minuti. Giulia: Il sugo è pronto. Ad avere un po’ di cipolla, avrei preparato il “sugo Giulia”. Marcella: È perfetto anche così. Manuel: Vi piace Claudio Baglioni? Ascolto sempre le sue canzoni per le mangiate di mezzanotte. Giulia: Non dire nulla, ingrasso solo a pensarci! ----Formal English---- Manuel: The pasta should be ready in five minutes. Giulia: The sauce is ready. If I had some onion, I'd have prepared "Giulia's special." Marcella: It's perfect also this way. Manuel: Do you like Claudio Baglioni? I always listen to his songs for midnight square meals. Giulia: Don't say a word; I put on weight just thinking about it! --------------------------- Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- What are the five most popular beverages in Italy? 1. caffè 2. cappuccino 3. spremuta di arancia rossa 4. limoncello 5. Prosecco ----Formal English---- What are the five most popular beverages in Italy? 1. coffee, espresso 2. cappuccino 3. blood orange juice 4. limoncello 5. prosecco --------------------------- Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- --------------------------- Learn Italian with ItalianPod101! Don't forget to stop by ItalianPod101.com for more great Italian Language Learning Resources!