Today’s Parola del Giorno is the word ritardo which translates as delay. It is also used to say one is late for an appointment. Click on the audio file to download and hear the pronunciation of the word and to hear it used in a sentence.
Marco e’ sempre in ritardo per gli appuntamenti medici.
Marco is always late for his medical appointments.
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Today’s Parola del Giorno is the phrase buon proposito which translates as good intention or resolution. It is also used in the context of New Year’s resolutions. See the phrase used in a sentence below. Click on the audio file to download and hear the pronunciation of the phrase and sentence.
Il mio buon proposito per l’anno nuovo e’ di fare volontariato.
My New Year’s resolution is to do volunteer work.
La Parola del Giorno is the word Capodanno, which translates as New Year. See the word used in a sentence below. Click on the audio file to download and hear the pronunciation of the word and sentence.
Venite da noi per il cenone di Capodanno.
Come to our place for New Year’s Eve dinner.
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I’ve wanted to learn Italian for a number of years now. Two years ago I purchased Rosetta Stone. I used their program, but I wasn’t able to engage in a conversation. I decided to look for a private Italian teacher online. I hired a native speaker from Italy. She was very nice but seemed to lack the teaching skills necessary to explain the grammar to me. As a former teacher myself, I was able to recognize this. I was a bit discouraged, but I thought I’d try going the private tutor route once more as I did not want to take a class. I wanted private lessons.
I then found Davide’s information online. He seemed very qualified so I gave him a call, and we began meeting weekly for private lessons. It is very convenient for me as Davide comes to my home in Scottsdale. Davide is patient and helps keeps me accountable. Most of all he is a great teacher. He seems to know intuitively when I am struggling with an aspect of Italian grammar. He then explains it differently and by giving me more examples. It has been a year now, and I can speak Italian. My Italian isn’t perfect, but I can carry on a conversation in Italian. I’ve been to Italy with my family last summer, and we have met some distant relatives with whom we have established a great friendship. My trip made me realize how much I have learned. On a few occasions I was complimented for speaking Italian well. They were even impressed with my Italian grammar. This experience was a real confidence booster for me. While I have worked hard at my efforts to learn to speak Italian, I have to thank Davide for helping me achieve this goal.
I enthusiastically recommend Davide to anyone who wishes to learn Italian.
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Learn to speak Italian via private instruction with Professor Davide Valenti. Davide offers Italian Lessons in the Scottsdale / North Scottsdale area and Valley wide. For more information regarding scheduling and pricing call (480) 628-0165.
Italian for travelers will begin on September 20th at the Arizona American Italian Club. This class will be held on Thursday evenings from 7:15 to 8:45. It will meet regularly on Thursdays through December 20th, except for the first Thursday of each month. There will be a total of 10 classes devoted to language used in travel situations. There will be little emphasis on grammar and little homework. Handouts will be distributed and students will not need to purchase a text.
The Arizona American Italian Club is located between Glendale Ave and Northern on 12th St. The address is 7509 North 12th Street Phoenix, AZ 85020-4519.
Please register soon as this class will fill up quickly. Cost for this course is 200.00. Students will only be enrolled once they have paid. Please note that once enrolled there will be no refunds issued. In order to register and secure a spot for yourself, payment must be post marked by Friday September 7th. After the 7th cost for this course will increase to 225.00. Please contact Davide Valenti at 480 628-0165 for registration and payment information.
Professor Davide Valenti offers Italian group classes throughout the year in the greater Phoenix, Scottsdale and Chandler area. Private Italian lessons are also offered in all of the following cities: Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, and Mesa. For the most current information call Davide at 480 628-0165.