Buondì. As mentioned last week, today we have a new, and very Christmassy, ‘easy Italian reader’ ebook. It’s called Natale a sorpresa, the level is B2 (upper-intermediate) and this week it costs just £5.99. As always, you can check out the free sample chapter (.pdf) to get an idea of the level, length and format […]
What’s an ‘easy reader’? What’s a ‘parallel text’?
Buondì. Here’s a clarification about two of the types of ebook we sell in our online shop, revenues from which go to maintain the free material on the club website and support the development of EasyItalianNews.com, which so far is only partially-funded by donations (many thanks to those who help!) So, there are two types […]
Why you should quit studying
Buondì. Sometimes I feel guilty about not ‘studying’. That’s to say, not sitting down with my Swedish course book or Turkish grammar book and working my way through a pre-planned syllabus of material that should, in theory, improve my level in the languages I’m learning. But then I say to myself, hey, I’m improving anyway, […]
The limits of technology
Buondì. It’s grey and raining where I am this morning, but at least it’s no longer November. I can’t stand that month, and long for it to pass. And now it has! I expect you’ve also been bombarded with Black Friday/Cyber Monday emails over the weekend? I won’t say I’m fed up with it – […]
Terra incognita
Buondì. This is an experiment. Bear with me. What you have to do is follow the instructions below, though as it’s a thought experiment, you can just imagine yourself doing it if you prefer: 1. Turn on your TV 2. Pick a channel 3. Decide if you want to watch what’s showing and, if not… […]
Ever felt you couldn’t be bothered?
Buondì. Ever felt you couldn’t be bothered? I mean with learning a language, obviously, rather than with life. Though that, too. Yesterday evening at reception, I was chatting to an Italian woman who had decided to pay us for four more months of English course, having reasoned that if she bought the additional lessons she’d […]
In Italy in 1500 a new type of entertainment was born…
Buondì. As mentioned last week, today we have a new easy reader ebook for you. It’s ‘La commediante‘, which looks like it should mean ‘The (female) Comedian’ but is probably better translated as ‘The Actress’. The level is C1, so advanced but not super-advanced. If you read in Italian, take a look at the free […]
Start doing these today and see the results in a year’s time
Buondì. “Learn a Language in Three Months!” “Italian in a Month!” “Seven Days To Fluent Italian!” etc. I haven’t seen “Italian in 24 Hours!” or “60-Minute Italian”, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they exist. One of the various reasons why I’m not a rich man is that I’m inclined to tell people the truth […]
More on traffic lights!
Buondì. This article will more or less write itself, I had such a great response from club members on the rather surprising topic of traffic lights. So here goes. Any mistakes you find below are the writers’ own (not that it matters, but people do enjoy pointing it out when I mess up.) Lorna was […]
Stuff that’s useful to know BESIDES Italian grammar
Buondì. A quick one today, as I’m on holiday – at least until this evening, when we’ll be back in Bologna and back to the usual routine. It’s a lovely, bright morning here in Glasgow (Scotland), but I’ve written about visiting this city before and so won’t dwell on it. Other than to mention something […]
