Monthly Archives: August 2010

Italian Music: Concerto di Jovanotti: Una tribu’ che balla

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Jodina

Jovanotti — che è uno dei miei cantautori italiani preferiti  — è stato recentemente a San Francisco  ed ho avuto la buonissima fortuna di essere tra le migliaia di persone che c’erano al concerto. (Jovanotti, one of my favorite Italian … Continue reading →

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Ferragosto: Midsummer Italian Holiday

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Jodina

Just what is this thing called Ferragosto? Originally Ferragosto was linked to a celebration of the middle of summer, agricultural activity, and cycles of nature. The holiday was celebrated in the Roman Empire to honor the gods—in particular Diana—and the … Continue reading →

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Italian Verbs: I verbi del venerdi’ 8.6.10

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Jodina

Buon giorno! . It’s Friday, and it’s time for some more Italian verbs in this recently born post series that I’ve named I verbi del venerdi’ (The Verbs of Friday). . Ecco una mini-lezione basata su otto verbi. (Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Italian Proverb: Il Detto della Domenica: “Buon sangue non mente.”

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Jodina

Proverbs, sayings, and idiomatic expressions are a rich way to learn new words and gain insight into the colloquial side of a language. Italian, like other languages, has a wealth of these enlightening expressions — some wise and others witty. … Continue reading →

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