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Musica italiana:

“Volare” Demystified!

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jodina

Nearly everyone can sing along to the chorus of the Italian song “Volare.” It’s a happy tune whose popularity has spanned generations. Recorded by Domenico Modugno in 1958, the song became the first winner of the Grammy Award for Record … Continue reading →

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Italian Saying

Detto italiano:

“Hai voluto la biciletta?

Adesso pedala!”

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Jodina

. This week’s detto italiano (Italian saying) is “Hai voluto la bicicletta? Adesso pedala!” In English this translates to: “You wanted the bicycle? Now pedal!” It refers to a situation where someone was dreaming of or striving for some goal … Continue reading →

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–Italian Vocabulary–

Una dose di vocabali:

Trasporti verdi

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Jodina

. Giorno d’oggi sono molti le città ed i communi impegnati a trovare modi per ridurre l’inquinamento e di migliore la qualità dell’aria nei centri urbani. (These days many cities and municipalities are committed to finding ways to reduce pollution … Continue reading →

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“Alla fiera dell’est”

Italian Music –Musica italiana–

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jodina

The Italian song “Alla fiera dell’est” (At the Eastern Fair) is a bit reminiscent of the kids’ song “The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly”. Both songs feature a repetitive tale that recounts a growing string of events that all … Continue reading →

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“Non dire gatto…”

Italian Saying of the Week:

Il detto della settimana

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Jodina

Presenting Maxie the Moxie Cat, official Italiano With Jodina website mascot. . (Note: English translation follows.) Allora, il detto di questa settimana è quanto utile che divertente. Poi è anche il veicolo perfetto per presentare Maxie the Moxie Cat, la … Continue reading →

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“PIOVE”

–Italian Music–Musica italiana

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Jodina

(Note: English translation follows.) Anche stamattina è piovuto da queste parti. In onore di tutta la pioggia inaspettata che abbiamo avuto in queste ultime due settimane (per chi non lo sa, San Diego è un semideserto) propongo la canzone “Piove” … Continue reading →

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Italian Saying:

Il detto della settimana:

“Far venire il latte ai gomiti”

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Jodina

Salve bellissimi! . The last two proverbs have been encouraging and inspirational, so this week it’s time for a little humor. . This week’s Italian saying in its ‘raw’ or unconjugated form is “fare venire il latte ai gomiti.” . … Continue reading →

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La pioggia:

Italian Vocabulary:

Il vocabolario del venerdì

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Jodina

You may have noticed a slight twist to this week’s Venerdì blog post… instead of I Verbi del Venerdì (Verbs of Friday), this week it’s Il Vocabolario del Venerdì. Vocabolario can be defined as a glossario (glossary) or elenco di … Continue reading →

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Italian Proverb:

Il Detto della settimana:

“A goccia a goccia si scava la roccia.”

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Jodina

Ecco il detto di questa settimana: {Here’s this week’s saying.} . “A goccia a goccia si scava la roccia.” . Listen to pronunciation: . Translation: Drop by drop, rock is eroded. . Spiegazione (Explanation, a translation follows): Questo detto italiano … Continue reading →

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Italian Verbs:

I verbi del venerdì:

Autunno

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Jodina

L’autunno è arrivato! Che bello! (Autumn has arrived! How nice!) . Here, a few autumn-inspired verbs for this installment of I Verbi del Venerdì (The Verbs of Friday). . Rastrellare ▪ Accorciare ▪ Riscaldare ▪ Ammirare ▪ Festeggiare ▪ Progettare … Continue reading →

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