Hello everyone! I have been focusing molto (a lot) on the Socializing lesson because I feel like it is crucial for my trip. I am learning how to say that I know how giocare a tennie (to play tennis) and … Continue reading
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French Spoonerisms & Tongue Twisters
Every language has its complicated sentences specifically designed to create difficulties for the speaker in articulating each word properly. Often, these are in the form of a word game, or a song since similar sounds become motifs that rhyme well … Continue reading
Mia’s Italian: 8 Weeks Until Italy!
Hi everyone! I have been working really hard tutti i giorni (everyday) to cram as much as I can in before my trip! I’m leaving in about eight weeks and hope to remember all of the wonderful things I’m learning. … Continue reading
Living Language at the Gym
How are your New Year’s resolutions holding up? Not only does learning a new language enhance travel and bring people closer together, but it’s great for your health as well. Based on on recent articles from ABC and BBC, Living … Continue reading
Mia’s Italian: Learning To Describe
Hi everyone! Most recently I have been working on describing items inside and outside the house. This forces me to apply my knowledge of colors, sizes, and other adjectives to new and old vocabulary. Since I haven’t been able to … Continue reading
Castles of the Loire Valley
Never fully tamed and used for navigation, the Loire river and its surrounding lands have remained predominantly rural. The rolling hills with occasional vineyards, the quiet villages strewn near the banks of a strong flowing river and a special, suffused light … Continue reading
Mia’s Italian: Buon Capodanno!
uon capodanno (happy new year) everyone! I am flying through disc one and am already on lesson six! In this lesson I have been learning “around town” phrases, which is fun because I live in a small town and can … Continue reading
Youth Hostels in France: Travel on Budget
Les Auberges de Jeunesse (‘Youth Hostels’) provide a wonderful way to travel throughout France with a light budget while allowing the chance for enriching encounters with travelers from France and beyond. These Youth Hostels are typically located in scenic areas, … Continue reading
Mia’s Italian: Nuovo Words, Including My Name!
Hi everyone, happy holidays! This week I have learned a lot of nuovo (new) words. Some are piccolo (small) and others are grande (big). I have also learned how to say bianco (white), nero (black), and all of the colors in between. I also … Continue reading
Mia’s Italian: Labeling The House
Hi everyone! This week I have been working my way through lesson four, and I am enjoying every minute of it! I am learning how to say many household items, from things like la lavatrice (the washing machine), to things … Continue reading
