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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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Italian Verbs: I Verbi del Venerdi’ 7.16.10

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Jodina

Buon giorno! . It’s Friday, and it’s time for a new blog post… and I thought why not some ‘verbi’ per venerdi’? (some ‘verbs’ for ‘Friday’)  And a new Italian blog post was born — I verbi del venerdi’! . … Continue reading →

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Italian Recipe: The Best Polenta EVER!

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Jodina

Salve! Recentemente ho avuto l’occasione di assaggiare quella che considero tra i migliori piatti di polenta che abbia mai mangiato. Translation: I recently had the chance to taste what I consider to be among the best polenta dishes I have … Continue reading →

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………………. Favorite Italian Words

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Jodina

{Foreword: I’ve been a bit ‘AWOL’ and remiss about blogging since the end of my Spring Italian classes — needed a bit of time away. But I am back — Eccomi! or ‘Here I am!’} Ciao! . As a self-professed … Continue reading →

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Jovanotti’s “Per te”~ Italian Song of the Week

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Jodina

“Per te” is a lullaby (‘ninna-nanna’ in Italian) written by Lorenzo ‘Jovanotti’ Cherubini for his daughter Teresa. Per te is a sweet, feel-good tune whose poetical lyrics are a dedication to a loved one of all in life that is … Continue reading →

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Italian Song of the Week:

“Il caffe della Peppina”

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Jodina

A great way to learn Italian, or any language, is listening to and singing along with children’s songs. It’s an excellent way to attune your ear to the pronunciation, rhythm, and cadence of the Italian language. . Their simple melodies … Continue reading →

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Learn Italian — Part I: “50 Ways to Accelerate Your Learning Curve”

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Jodina

Buongiorno! Article/Blog by Jodina Hahn This is Part I of a 5-part series on ideas and ways to amp up your speed of learning. (Aumentare la tua velocità di apprendimento) . People often ask me for advice on learning a … Continue reading →

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Italian Language Films

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Posted on March 17, 2010 by Jodina

Buon giorno! . Watching Italian films in lingua originale (original language, in this case Italian) is an excellent way to sharpen your ear to the sounds of the language spoken within a specific context. Not to mention, seeing Italian cinema … Continue reading →

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One Wild Woman! ~ MINA ~

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Jodina

. Mina – Bio info (Links to music & video below) Anna Maria Mazzini, born 25 March 1940, known simply as Mina, is an Italian pop singer with Swiss citizenship. Born to a working class family in Busto Arsizio, Mina … Continue reading →

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Italian Songs Dedicated to ‘Le Donne’

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jodina

New song selections added 3/11/2010: “Donne” by Zucchero– –3/12/2010: “Essere una Donna,” Anna Tatangelo –Scroll down! In honor of  International Women’s Day (La Giornata Internazionale della Donna, or La Festa Donna), all this week I will be featuring various Italian … Continue reading →

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