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1. USA and Italy together for Columbus Day October 07, 2008 A sailor on board the Pinta sighted land in the morning of 12th October 1492, and a new era of cultural exchange between America and Europe began. Italian seaman Christopher Columbus was the first European to sail across the Atlantic Ocean and to successfully land on the American continent. He never accomplished his original goal: to find a new naval route to India. Instead, Christopher Columbus opened up exploration between Europe and America. Columbus Day was celebrated for the first time in New York in 1792 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Columbus’ historic arrival. ... (read more) Author: Elena Lorenzini

2. A learning vacation which lasts for one year: Sabbatical Year in Italy October 07, 2008 There are thousands of students in the world whose desire is to come to Italy for a while to learn Italian language. But there are many more who want to stay in Italy for a long, long time, to make their knowledge deeper, not only about Italian language, but also about the culture on the whole, besides to enjoy a long and wonderful holiday. Just thinking about these students wish to learn and travel, the Italian language school "Leonardo Da Vinci" suggests a really special course: "Sabbatical Year in Italy". With the help of this course students will have the chance to study in Italy... (read more) Author: Diletta Tonelli

3. Courses of Italian Language in Siena September 23, 2008 There are lots of students from every corner of the world who are fascinated by Italy and decide to come here for a learning-vacation. A language travel vacation in Italy gives foreign students the chance of having an intensive look at the Italian language and culture. Especially in the picturesque city of Siena students can find schools offering wide-ranging programs of high quality Italian language courses all year round, and they can freely decide when to begin to attend a course because classes start every Monday! Located in historical buildings, the schools offer incredible loc... (read more) Author: Elena Lorenzini

4. Intensive Course of Basic Training for Italian Language Teachers September 17, 2008 Are you an Italian language teacher for foreign students? Would you like to improve your skills? Here it is the best chance for you. The "Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci" in Florence and Rome, leader in the field of Italian teaching as foreign language, organizes some "Intensive Courses of Basic Training for Italian language teachers". The course will start in the month of October at "Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci", in Rome (from 6th October to 17th October) and Florence (from 20th October to 31st October). It will last 70 hours (54 lessons of theory and 16 of practice) and it's divided into six ... (read more) Author: Elena Lorenzini

5. Before You Start Learning To Read and Write Spanish August 12, 2008 Before you start learning any language other than your mother tongue, the first question is the need of learning that language. More than 500million people in the world speak Spanish, thus making it nearly compulsory. It is spoken in 21 countries. Spanish is the second most important language in the USA, only next to English. Fluency at Spanish can make you understand enough of French, Portuguese and Italian. Reading and writing any language is preceded by knowing the pronunciation and spelling of the words, meaning of the words, grammar and speaking practice. All these things are subje... (read more) Author: jessica thomson

6. Italian Translation Into English August 07, 2008 I hope that you might have enjoyed some of my other articles on Italian related subjects. I have been writing articles about my all things Italian and translations and language lessons. In this article ‘Italian Translation into English – A trip to the Beach' I will be taking you on a trip to the seaside…..Italian style. I hope this will help those trying to learn the Italian language as well as those with a general passion for all things Italian. Luckily for Italian’s Italy is geographically long and thin giving almost all its citizens less then an hours drive before they... (read more) Author: Ram Sharma

7. Why does it seem that almost everyone who is learning a second language has chosen the WRONG LANGU July 31, 2008 Rocket Language Article #2 Why does it seem that almost everyone who is learning a second language has chosen the WRONG  LANGUAGE COURSE? Visit a language forum and be prepared to find out the sad truth. Some people are happy with their choices regarding a course to learn a second language...but it seems that most people are not.   What does this mean to you?   If you are thinking about learning a second language, all the negative feed back adds to your indecision and doubt.   Some common questions that you would like answered: Will the c... (read more) Author: George Pierce

8. Italian food today July 31, 2008 Italian food today To much as been said about Italian food, in every language and in many form, it seams that there isn’t much to say anymore, actually there are a few more things to say; In this article I’m looking at the state of Italian food today in the world, the quality that once was amazing now days is gone, most of the Italian restaurants in the world serving Italian food are providing a very poor food, the people employed to cook in Italian restaurants they are unskilled without going trough a proper training, the owner of 80% of restaurants they don’t have a clue of what they ar... (read more) Author: chutima sarachat

9. Rome July 24, 2008 I hope you enjoy this article brought to you by www.traveltypes.net Rome This article is written to be a guide for all those people who are interested in learning Italian in Rome, following a course in an Italian language school and knowing something about the Eternal City. There are four language skills: reading, writing ability, knowing how to listen and ability to speak. All those things must be developed in order to achieve the ability to understand and express yourself in authentic communication situations. Travel in Rome and staying in Italy for a medium period, can give the o... (read more) Author: Anne Bain

10. New Art History School opens in Florence with classes held in English July 24, 2008 New Art History School opens in Florence with classes held in English A gap year can be exciting and fulfilling...not sure what to do on your year out? Why not spend it in Florence? Home to some of the world’s most celebrated art and architecture, and the seat of the Renaissance, Florence is one of the most exciting, fun and beautiful cities to spend all or part of your gap year. After school and exams, it provides an opportunity to indulge in the culture of Italy – to learn more about the design, the food, the wine, and the dolce vita, as well as experiencing the freedom and the enjoyme... (read more) Author: Cassandra Brown

11. The Life Story of Shakira July 24, 2008 Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born in Barranquilla, Columbia on 2nd February, 1977. In Arabic, Shakira means “thankful”. Her father was an American of Lebanese Italian descent and her mother was Colombian of Spanish-Italian descent. Even though she speaks her native language, Spanish, she is also fluent in English, Portuguese, Italian and Arabic. When Shakira was four years old, she wrote her first poem and since then never looked back. After her brother was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident, she wrote her first song, ‘Tus gafas oscuras’ (Your dark glasses). She got this ins... (read more) Author: Juliet Monkish

12. Lyric Labs Delivers Multilingual Web Solution to airwick.com July 23, 2008 Lyric Labs, a leading translation service provider, announces the successful completion of the first localization phase of airwick.com product online content into German, French, Spanish and Italian along with 9 additional European languages. Lyric Labs delivered a customized Web content localization solution that started with an initial analysis and progressed to enabling automated download, localization and testing of localized Web content prior to deployment. Airwick had outsourced the administration and localization of their Web sites to a leading web development company. The web develop... (read more) Author: add lyric

13. Sabbatical Year in Italy at Leonardo da Vinci School July 16, 2008 There are thousands of students in the world whose desire is to come to Italy for a while to learn Italian language. But there are many more who want to stay in Italy for a long, long time, to make their knowledge deeper, not only about Italian language, but also about the culture on the whole, besides to enjoy a long and wonderful holiday. Just thinking about these students' wish to learn and travel, the school of Italian language "Leonardo Da Vinci" suggests a really special course: "Sabbatical Year in Italy". Thanks to this course, students will have the chance to study in Italy ... (read more) Author: Katia Baroncelli

14. Advantages of Learning a Second Language July 14, 2008 You are told in high school that you need to learn a foreign language. It is a requirement. You might take a couple years or more of Spanish or maybe even French or Italian. In college, you might take a semester or two more of the language and to your surprise, years later, or even right after college, you realize you wouldn't last a day in South America without a translator. Why is it that we are required to learn a language in school when we don’t remember it anyway? Remembering and being able to use the language takes time, work, and correct instruction. Often how we learn in high sch... (read more) Author: Samantha Asher

15. Study Italian language through culinary traditions and gastronomy in Italy July 14, 2008 To study in Italy is the dream of many people in the world. Italy is a wonderful country, a land rich of art, history and culture, a land of particular traditions that since a lot of time, fascinates tourists from all over the world and students who choose to visit it in order to learn Italian language. If you too, you are dreaming about the Belpaese and your holiday's aim is to have fun, to study and to try a full-immersion into Italian culture, the most exciting way to learn Italian is to choose a special course dedicated to one of the numerous aspects of Italian culture, such as t... (read more) Author: Diletta Tonelli

16. Academic school year in Italy - Gap Year June 27, 2008 The Italian Language School in Italy Leonardo da Vinci presents the "Academic School Year in Italy" program for the year 2009: a special course for people who want to live in Italy and learn the Italian language and culture. The "Academic School Year" is a 32 weeks language and cultural course for students who wish to experience living and studying in Italy. The course consists in 480 lessons of a standard language course, 80 lessons of exam preparation and you can choose two Italian language diplomas between the “Firenze” Diploma AIL: DELI-A2, DILI-B1, DILS-B1, DILS/DILI-B2, DALI-C1... (read more) Author: Katia Baroncelli

17. Art Courses in Italy, study a semester abroad in Milan: Italian language + Art Courses June 23, 2008 The Italian language school Leonardo da Vinci and Naba, the New Academy of Fine Arts and Design, propose to foreign students the opportunity to study a semester in Italy, having a specialised course in the field of Art, Italian Fashion, Italian Design, Graphic and Media Design in association with an italian language course. You will attend a semester inside a recognized University of Arts, where you will learn theorical and practical aspects of the subject you will choose between: - Art - Italian Design - Italian Fashion - Graphic & Media Design The Art cou... (read more) Author: Katia Baroncelli

18. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Looses Weight for Better Aerodynamics June 18, 2008 The Lamborghini Gallardo is a sports car built by Lamborghini. It was introduced in 2004 as a new entry in Lamborghini lineup of racers. It was intended to rival the Ferrari F430. The name was derived from the Spanish breed of fighting bull named Gallardo. This means gallant in Spanish and striking in from an Italian language. Most Lamborghini models are sold in a limited number. The Gallardo is the most produced model as of this moment with 5,000 units built in the first three years. It is a cheaper version of the famous and more powerful Lamborghini Murcielago It’s been made in ... (read more) Author: Anthony Fontanelle

19. Tips On How To Learn A Foreign Language June 11, 2008 The reason I am a writing an article of this sort is because I feel qualified to do so given that I speak five languages fluently along with having been a teacher of English as a second language in the English Language School which I opened up in Warsaw over 5 years ago. It has been during these past years that I have learnt the secrets of the trade which I now wish to share with those who choose to read this article. When referring to the languages I speak they are English, French, Spanish, Italian and Polish which to many may seem like an impressive number but before some get the ide... (read more) Author: Gianni Truvianni

20. Preparatory courses for the Italian Examination "Firenze" AIL June 10, 2008 Are you interested in certifying your knowledge of Italian language? The Leonardo da Vinci school, present in some of the most interesting sites in Italy (Florence, Milan, Rome and Siena) is a recognized examination centre for Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL) and organizes courses for beginners as well as advanced students. The Accademia Italiana di Lingua is the professional Association schools, institution and and experts working in the field of teaching Italian as a foreign language. The members of the association guarantee and promote the high quality of Italian Lan... (read more) Author: Katia Baroncelli

21. French Language Resources - Making Learning French Easier June 02, 2008 I hate to be the one to tell you this, but learning to speak French isn't easy - although there are certainly things you can do that can make it easier. If you're an English speaker (rather than Italian or Spanish for example) you're starting from a particularly difficult position. Everything about French grammar and phrase construction is different. So let's look at some French language resources that can make your life a good bit easier. For a start you've got the internet and any number of websites where you can start to learn French for free. A quick browse through a search engine wil... (read more) Author: Dennis Cordy

22. Course for Italian language teachers - Corso per insegnanti di Italiano per stranieri May 29, 2008 If you want to start working as a teacher of Italian as Foreign Language in Italy and abroad, Italian language school Leonardo da Vinci, one of most popular Italian language schools in Italy, organises what you are looking for: Course for Italian language teachers to foreigners. If you are an Italian or foreign teacher who want to improve her/his own Italian language knowledge this is the right course for you. The main purpose of this course is to support Italian-language teachers by bringing their theoretical knowledge and teaching methods up to date. The emphasis is placed on revital... (read more) Author: Katia Baroncelli

23. Sardinia Beach Holidays: Mind Blowing Luxurious Experience May 27, 2008 The beautiful island of Sardinia is situated off the west cost of Italy and just under the island of Corsica. This island is the second largest island in Mediterranean. Italian is an official language of this place. But, people of Sardinia also speak French and English. The landscapes, beaches and sceneries of Sardinia are simply stunning and enough to take your breath away. There are several places to explore in this part of the world. In the southern part of this island, you can explore cities like Cagliari where you can have an experience of some larger than life sceneries and mountai... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

24. Caricatures: An Historical Encounter May 24, 2008 Humorous or demeaning, caricatures have always captured the attention of people from all walks of life. Caricatures, in their very essence, have a human appeal, which tend to exaggerate or distort a personality. These interesting portraits can be utilized either for fun or for political reasons. The term ‘caricature’ has its roots in the Italian language (‘caricare’), meaning “to charge” or “load”. The English doctor, Sir Thomas Browne, also provides an early definition of this word in his book, Christian Morals (first pub.1716). Expose not thy self by four-footed manners unto monstrous draug... (read more) Author: Wain Roy

25. Holiday Destinations in Istria - Northern Croatian Gem May 20, 2008 Where Croatia's northwest coast meets Slovenia, a triangular shaped peninsula juts out into the Adriatic. This is the beautiful region known as, Istria. Historically, Istria has shifted back and forth from Venetian to Croatian rule and it still has a significant Italian-speaking population, a fact highlighted by the dual language road signs. Many of its historic buildings reveal Venetian style architecture. Add the piazzas, pizzas, local ice cream and superb Istrian wine to this Italianesque atmosphere and it is little wonder that some travel writers have dubbed parts of the Istrian hinterland... (read more) Author: Stewart Palmer

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