Author Archives: Jodina

Italian Music:

Musica del mercoledì:

“Santa Lucia”

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Jodina

Since this week started out with la Festa di San Gennaro (The Feast & Celebration of Saint Gennaro), patron saint of Napoli aka Naples, what better song for this installment of Musica del Mercoledì (Music Wednesday) than the traditional canzone … Continue reading →

Italian Proverb:

Il Detto della domenica:

“Chi dorme non piglia pesci.”

Posted on September 19, 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 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

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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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