In the late morning the group set out for the town of Moncalvo – one time residence of the mistress of the King of Italy. “The Bella Rosin”, her namesake restaurant, is where we enjoyed our lunch: Cabbage and anchovies salad Cardoon flan with melted Raschera cheese “Gran bollito” –… Continue reading
The day’s activities began with a visit to the Paleologus Castle. There we visited a special exhibit by a private collector of all things Sergio Leone (famed director of the Spaghetti Westerns) on the 25th anniversary of the director’s passing. In the afternoon there was a truffle hunt, where, after finding… Continue reading
After arriving safe and sound, the coach bus took us from the airport to the Hotel Candiani, where we were welcomed in the courtyard with an aperitif. We then set out with a guide for a visit of the town. We saw the cathedral, the Piazza Mazzini and the Krumiri cookie shop where,… Continue reading
If you need a crash course before your trip to Italy, or want an introduction to the Italian language and culture, this is the class for you. A six hour course provides learners with a linguistic and cultural overview. Students will learn basic vocabulary and language structures that will help them… Continue reading
Are you often late (in ritardo)? Or are you always on time (in orario)? Well, if you’re instead a person who is always early (in anticipo), you may want to learn how to say “the early bird gets the worm” in italiano. It’s actually quite different, literally meaning “ the… Continue reading
Registration is now open for the Winter quarter’s Italian courses. From now until October 15th there is an early registration discount, so hurry and register today to sign up for your next Italian class! There are classes at all levels. For absolute beginners, there’s a Basic 1. For returning students or new students with prior study,… Continue reading
Il capitale umano Set in Northern Italy, two families lives are linked together by a terrible accident one Christmas Eve. This 2014 film, by director Paolo Virzì, won seven “Davide di Donatello” awards including best film and best script. Il Capitale Umano is the Italian candidate for best foreign film… Continue reading
This day in history, September 8th, marks the anniversary of Italy signing the armistice during World War II. Benito Mussolini had been Italy’s prime minister since 1922. In 1940 Mussolini’s Italy entered WWII on the side of Germany. After three years of war, Italy became torn between its loyalists to… Continue reading
Language business is booming on Page B3 of Monday, August 18, 2014 issue of Chicago Tribune Number of jobs doubled in past 10 years for translators, interpreters By Patrick Gillespie McClatchy Washington Bureau It’s a high-stakes, multibilliondollar industry with tight deadlines, demanding clients and lives at risk. Miscommunication can cause deep financial loss… Continue reading
If you need a crash course before your trip to Italy, or want an introduction to the Italian language and culture, this is the class for you. A six hour course provides learners with a linguistic and cultural overview. Students will learn basic vocabulary and language structures that will help them… Continue reading
