Notizie dall-Italia - News from Italy

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/03/25/italy.swtizerland.alps.border/index.html?iref=newssearch

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/03/31/libya.migrants.plight/index.html?iref=newssearch

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/03/31/libya.migrants.plight/index.html?iref=newssearch

Italian I - Tuesday March 24

http://italian.about.com/library/fare/blfare257.htm
http://www.gwc.org.uk/ModernLang/hotpot/italian/Italianvocabulary/voc1.html

1. Use the websites above to define the following Italian words on a separate sheet of paper. Listen to their pronunciation and practice.
at home
fridge
table
ceiling
closet
to do the shopping
to buy
nursery
chair
armchair
to be out
bed
wardrobe
chest of drawers
at my house
washing machine
dish-washer
bath
shower
to be at home
window
bedroom

http://www.casecasali.net/en_lista_proprieta.php?c=list&s=1

Find three houses that you are interested in buying from the above website and for each, tell me:

(use http://www.freetranslation.com/ to help you translate words)

1. Quanto cosa?

2. Qual'e la citta' piu vicina? (nearest town)

3. C'e una piscina?

4. Quanto e' grande?

5. Quante 'camere da letto' ci sono?

6. Quanti 'bagni' ci sono?

7. C'e un posto per la macchina?

8. Descrive la casa in una frase.

La moda italiana - Valentino

1. Who is Valentino Garavani?

Hint: Selma Hayek is wearing one of his designs in the picture.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentino_Garavani

2. What are some of the luxuries Valentino enjoys in his life as a famous fashion designer?

http://www.oprah.com/media/20090313-tows-valentino-life

3. Flip through the slides featuring Valentino's new ready-to-wear line of clothing. Describe your favorite outfit featured, in italiano:

http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/oprahshow2_ss_20041020/1

4. Look through Valentino's dresses. Describe your favorite one, in italiano.

http://allwomenstalk.com/top-9-valentino-dresses/

Cinema Paradiso

1.

Cinema Paradiso takes place on the island of Sicily. Click on the link below and write 5 facts about Sicilia.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicily

2.

Draw your own verson of La Bandiera di Sicilia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Sicilia-Bandiera.png

3.
Qual'e' la capitale di Sicilia?

4.

ere is the English script from Cinema Paradiso. Write down the line you found the most memorable:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095765/quotes

Italian Flashcards

1. Register for a free account at http://www.italian-flashcards.com/
2. Review the Practice Words. Click on LOOP to move from card to card.
3. Take the English multiple choice test and the Italian multiple choice test. Write just the answers on your sheet of paper. You will log this assignment into your compito log tomorrow.

Amore e altri aggettivi

Quiz on adjectives...

Look at the links and answer the questions:

1. Come si dice " shy" in italiano?http://italian.about.com/library/fare/blfare128a.htm

2. Come si dice "full" in italiano?http://italian.about.com/library/fare/blfare128a.htm

3. Come si dice "bad" in italiano?http://italian.about.com/library/fare/blfare128a.htm

4. Come si dice "angry" in italiano?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languages/italian/subjects/adjectives.shtml]

5. Come si dice "empty" in italiano?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languages/italian/subjects/adjectives.shtml

6. Come si dice "sporco" in inglese?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languages/italian/subjects/adjectives.shtml

7. Come si dice "early" in italiano?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languages/italian/subjects/adjectives.shtml

8. Come si dice "cold" in italiano?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languages/italian/subjects/adjectives.shtml

9. Come si dice "shut/closed" in italiano?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/languages/italian/subjects/adjectives.shtml

10. How would you describe this person in italiano (give me two adjectives)?http://www.sports-photos.com/catalog/images/MichaelJordan3Clr.tif.jpg

11. A very useful Italian expression is "Amore e' cieco" (love is blind!). Keeping that in mind, how would you describe this person in italiano? (give me two adjectives)http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/33/Ugly_man_2.jpg/180px-Ugly_man_2.jpg

12. How would you describe this person in italiano? (give me two adjectives)http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Profiles/20060913/244.winfrey.oprah.091906.jpg

13. How would you describe this person in italiano? (Give me two adjectives).http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/specials/sma06/sma_gallery/johnny_depp.jpg

14. Who is this man?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Prodi27032007.jpg

15. Come si dice "I love you a lot" in italiano?
Wishing you all tanto tanto AMORE in your lives!

Music Video:PERDONO (by Tiziano Ferro)

Music Video Code provided by Video Code Zone

I Rani

Nuovi animali scoperti in Columbia.

Che cos'e' una rana?

http://www.repubblica.it/2006/12/gallerie/ambiente/anfibi-colombia/10.html

Italian Flashcards

1. Register for a free account at http://www.italian-flashcards.com/

2. Review the Practice Words. Click on LOOP to move from card to card.

3. Take the English multiple choice test and the Italian multiple choice test. Write just the answers on your sheet of paper. You will log this assignment into your compito log tomorrow.

il nuovo presidente

1.Translate the title and first 7 sentences after of the Obama article below:
http://www.repubblica.it/2009/01/sezioni/esteri/obama-insediamento-2/calabresi-giuramento/calabresi-giuramento.html

2. How is our new president planning on making college more affordable?
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/education/index.php

3. How did our new president afford college?
http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/president_obama/

4. Watch inauguration videos at http://video.corriere.it/?vxSiteId=404a0ad6-6216-4e10-abfe-f4f6959487fd&vxChannel=tuttiivideo&vxClipId=2524_58fe85d2-e78e-11dd-833f-00144f02aabc&vxBitrate=300 (be sure to check out The President and First lady dancing! That's amore!!!" )

Per fortuna! (Luckily!)

Final Exam Review

Click on the link below. Take the practice test to prepare for the final exam. Write the correct answers on a separate sheet of paper.


The link:

http://www.esl-languages.com/en/study-abroad/online-tests/italian-test/index.htm

Lo slang in italiano!

Go to:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/cool/
and make a list of 25 Italian slang expressions.

Listen to and practice the pronunciation. Write down each expression and tell me what it means in English.

La communita' europea

La communita' europea

1. When was the European Community founded? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union

2. Which countries belong to the European Community?http://www.eurunion.org/states/offices.htm

3. Which countries are CANDIDATES for membership in the European Community?http://www.eurunion.org/states/offices.htm

4. Why would these European want to form an alliance? Read the quote below for a clue:
"The EEC had as its aim the eventual economic union of its member nations, ultimately leading to political union. It worked for the free movement of goods, service, labour and capital, the abolition of trusts and cartels, and the development of joint and reciprocal policies on labour, social welfare, agriculture, transport, and foreign trade."

5. Which city is the administrative capital of the European Union? http://www.brussels.org/

6. How many official languages does the European Community have?http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/lang/languages/index_en.html

7. What is the highest denomination banknote of the EURO, the official currency of thirteen of the EU member states? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Euro_banknotes.png

la Meglio Gioventu'

1. Who is the director of La meglio gioventu?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0346336/

2. In the film, come si chiamano i due fratelli?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0346336/

3. Giorgia was submitted to electroshock therapy. What is it exactly?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroshock

4. What were le brigate rosse and what were they seeking to do? (N.B. Giulia, the wife of Nicola and mother of Sara becomes a part of le brigate rosse)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Brigade

What happened in Firenze, in November 1966 and who are the angeli del fango?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_Flood_of_the_River_Arno_in_Florence

Finally, are you on Santa's naughty or nice list? Find out at http://www.santasgoodlist.org/

Discovery Atlas: Italy

1. Play atlas quest. Write down your answers, and tell me your points total:
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/atlas/quest/quest.html


2. Click on seven of the places on the map of Italy and tell me why they are special:
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/atlas/italy/explore/explore.html

1. What kind of men became Gladiators?

http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiator2.html

2. How did Gladiators train?

http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiator3.html

3. What kinds of animals were sent into the ring to fight with gladiators?

http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiator5.html

4. When was the Colosseo built and how many people did it seat?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum

5. Click on "Launch the animation" and answer the question:

What are the six structures of the Colosseo?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/launch_ani_colosseum.shtml

6. Why was sand sprinkled on the floor of the arena?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/launch_ani_colosseum.shtml

7. For fun: Play the Gladiator Game:

http://www.gladiatus.us/?kid=a-03745-06645-0809-a070714e

1. What are the top 10 Italian verbs and tell me what they mean in English?
http://www.verbix.com/languages/italian.shtml

2. Choose five of the top ten Italian verbs and conjugate into the following subject pronouns:
io
tu
lui/lei/Lei
noi
voi
loro

3. Italian is the official language of which countries?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_language

4. Italian is the official language of San Marino...where is San Marino? (draw a simple map)

Italian II

Read and then summarize an article on the American election in LA REPUBBLICA. What are Italians thinking about our new president elect? To help you with difficult words, check out freetranslation.com, but try to see if you can read it entirely in Italian first.

www.repubblica.it

Italian II - November 6

1. Take this test online; write down the 12 correct answers on your answer sheet.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/gauge/

2. According to your score, what parts of the BBC site will be most useful to you?
3. What are Italians thinking today about our election?
http://www.rai.tv/mpplaymedia/0,,News-Tg1^0^146941,00.html
http://www.repubblica.it/