Archive for 'Culture'
Alla Biblioteca Posted by Bridgette on Sep 10, 2021
Alla Biblioteca – At the Library Ciao a tutti! This month it is Library Card Sign-up Month in the US! In celebration, I wanted to share some library themed reading practice and vocabulary. Before we jump into it, I just wanted to give a shout-out to your local library! Your library is the hub of…
Temporale Estivo Posted by Bridgette on Aug 6, 2021
Ciao a tutti! Seeing as summer is in full swing, I wanted to share a summer inspired poesia (poem): Temporale Estivo – “Summer Lightening Storm” written by Federigo Tozzi (1883-1920). Some of Federigo Tozzi’s background according to wikipedia: “Tozzi was the son of an innkeeper. He initially worked as a railway official, but took over…
I Giochi Olimpici – The Olympic Games Posted by Bridgette on Jul 29, 2021
OLIMPIADI TOKYO 2020 Ciao a tutti! Tutto il mondo guarda i migliori atleti di oltre 200 nazioni che competono l’uno contro l’altro. (The whole world is watching the best athletes from over 200 nations compete against each other.) Ecco gli olimpiadi Tokyo 2020! (Here are the Tokyo 2020 Olympics!) Are you watching Italy (or the…
Italian Body Language Posted by Bridgette on Jul 23, 2021
Italian Body Language Words and speaking are important, but so is non-verbal communication like body language. Italians are known to gesticulate consistently with their hands, so let’s look at some common gestures and maybe some body language to avoid. Occhio Saying “occhio” (eye) while slightly tugging your eye socket to reveal your eye means “watch…
Un’estate italiana Posted by Bridgette on Jul 16, 2021
Un’estate italiana – An Italian Summer Ciao a tutti! Avete visto la partita? Did you see the game? Italy was victorious dai calci di rigore (from penalty kicks) against England to become the 2020 campione d’Europa (champions of Europe). Complimenti agli azzurri! Congratulations to the blues! While perusing la Repubblica reading news about the win…
Italia in finale Posted by Bridgette on Jul 9, 2021
Ciao a tutti! I had written last year about my experience at an Italian soccer game, Parma vs Udinese to be exact. It was exciting, but it certainly pales in comparison to the current atmosphere in Italy given that gli azzurri (the blues) have now made it to the final game of the UEFA European…
Sanremo winners of 2021 Posted by Bridgette on May 28, 2021
I vincitori di Sanremo 2021 – Sanremo winners of 2021 Ciao a tutti! In the past I have written about the history of the Sanremo festival. Earlier this month, the 71st edition of the festival took place and the three top winners are below (videos + lyrics). Write in the comments whether or not you…