Italian with the BBC language courses

Do you want to learn Italian at your own paste and time/

This is a useful website:
Italian with the BBC

If you then prefer to learn in person I can help you after the Christmas holiday.

Just get in touch!

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!!!!
Ci vediamo il prossimo anno!!


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
See you next year!

Natale - Christmas - Tu scendi dalle stelle

These are the relative words in Italian

Tu scendi dalle stelle, 

O Re del Cielo, 

e vieni in una grotta, 

al freddo al gelo.

O Bambino mio Divino, 

io ti vedo qui a tremar, 

O Dio Beato. 

Ahi, quanto ti costò 

l'avermi amato!

A te, che sei del mondo 

il Creatore, 

mancano panni e fuoco; 

O mio Signore!

Caro eletto Pargoletto, 

quanto questa povertà 

più mi innamora! 

Giacché ti fece amor 

povero ancora!

English translation

From starry skies descending, 

Thou comest, glorious King, 

A manger low Thy bed, 

In winter's icy sting;

O my dearest Child most holy, 

Shudd'ring, trembling in the cold! 

Great God, Thou lovest me! 

What suff'ring Thou didst bear, 

That I near Thee might be!

Thou art the world's Creator, 

God's own and true Word, 

Yet here no robe, no fire 

For Thee, Divine Lord.

Dearest, fairest, sweetest Infant, 

Dire this state of poverty. 

The more I care for Thee, 

Since Thou, o Love Divine, 

Will'st now so poor to be.

Listen the song and practice some Italian...for all the family!!!

Buon giorno!!!! Some greetings for you!!!

Good morning everyone.....some greetings ....let's learn them now!!!!! 

ciao		-	hi / bye
salve		-	hello
buon giorno		-	good morning / good day
buon pomeriggio		-	good afternoon
buona sera		-	good evening
buona notte		-	good night
Come stai?		-	How are you? (informal)
Come sta?		-	How are you? (polite)
Bene, grazie.		-	Fine, thankyou.
abbastanza bene		-	pretty good
così così		-	so-so / ok
male		-	bad
E tu?		-	And you? (informal)
E Lei?		-	And you? (polite)
ci vediamo		-	see you later
a più tardi		-	see you later
a presto		-	see you soon
arrivederci		-	goodbye
addio		-	farewell

Why you should learn Italian

Inside the Coliseum by Simona Albanese

You’re planning a trip to Italy...and you think you can go without knowing the language ..... it will be fun but a bit harder....

You’re married to an Italian or someone with an Italian background...like my husband...you need to learn the language... 

You have an Italian background yourself ....well you want to go to Italy...learn the language!!!!

You know that learning Italian unlocks the door to Italy's cultural "ricchezze": the food, the fashion, the movies, the music, the art.... 

You work or do business in Italy or with Italians...you need a mental challenge...

....and then make new friends!!! 


Call me today and we make a deal before Xmas!!


Simona
0414 262 782

Travelling to Italy

The World by Arnaldo Pomodoro in the Vatican Museum by Simona Albanese

So...now that I am back you have intention to travel to Italy.

Maybe you have already purchased your ticket...so what's 

next?

Can you speak Italian?

How are you going to book that restaurant table?

Order from the menu?

Explain what you want in accommodation?

Tell the taxi driver where you want to go?

Book a train ticket?

Report a stolen wallet?

Take a local out to dinner?

Describe an emergency and asking for help?

Well I can help you....classes start on a regular base, but if you

prefer I run private tutorials.

Just get in touch!!!

albanese.simona@gmail.com

0414 262 782

TERM 4 :: Italian language courses for adults

TERM 4: classes for adults from 26 October 2010

Classes will run for 6 weeks on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at different levels!!

MONDAY :: Italian for beginners

TUESDAY ::  Italian intermediate  (for people who wants to practice Italian and have an understanding of the language)

WEDNESDAY :: Italian Level 2 (for people who have attended Italian for beginners or have a very basic knowledge)

If you want to enroll you can download a form below:
New Farm State School Community Education

Ci vediamo a scuola...
or if you want to learn privately just get in touch:
Simona
albanese.simona@gmail.com

TERM 4 :: Italian language courses for kids

my children in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome

TERM 4 :: Italian language classes for kids will start on Monday 26 October at New Farm State School Community every MONDAY between 3:15 an 4:15pm.

Reminder

NEW CLASSES ARE STARTING NEXT WEEK AT NEW FARM STATE SCHOOL:
MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

OTHERWISE PRIVATELY.

Contact me at:
albanese.simona@gmail.com
0414 262 782

Italian language courses for kids and adults

New Italian language courses will start at New Farm State School Community on Monday July 19th.

Italian for children
Monday 19th July (for 8 weeks)
Time: 3.15pm - 4.15pm

Italian Level 2
Monday 19th July (for 8 weeks)
Time: 7pm - 9pm

Italian Level 3

Tuesday 20th July (for 8 weeks)

Time: 7pm - 9pm

Italian Beginners

Wednesday 21st July (for 8 weeks)

Time: 7pm - 9pm

Italian for kids

The Italian for Kids will be run for 8 weeks during the Second School Term.

The classes will be relaxed, fun activities and games will be used to introduce the children to a new language.

This class would suit children between grade 2 and 7.

Date: Monday 19 April

Time: 3.15pm-4.15pm

Where: New Farm State School in New Farm (Brisbane)

Italian Level 2

Italian Level 2 course is for people who have previous knowledge of Italian language and for people who are already familiar with content covered in the Italian Beginners course.

During the 8 weeks course you will learn to read, write and speak basic Italian; tell the time; make comparisons; express likes and dislikes; give opinions; and accept or reject offers. 

At the end of the course you will be able to speak of your past and future. The course places emphasis on speech development so you can speak more fluently and correctly.


I will provide material for each class, and audio media who will assist in the understanding of spoken Italian language Exercises and activities will be provided.

Date: Tuesday 20 April

Time: 7pm-9pm

Where: New Farm State School in New Farm (Brisbane)

Italian Beginners

The Italian Beginners course is for people who do not have any previous knowledge of Italian.


During the 8 weeks you will learn to read, write and speak basic Italian; introduce yourself and others; count, describe people; talk about yourself and ask others about their family, professions and hobbies. You will also be able to order in a restaurant and ask how much things cost.


Italian Beginners provides you with the basic grammatical knowledge that you need for further studies of the Italian language.


I will provide material for each class, and audio media who will assist in the understanding of spoken Italian language. Exercises and activities in class will be provided for a faster learning.

Date: Monday 19 April
Time: 7pm-9pm
Where: New Farm State School in New Farm (Brisbane)

Intensive One-to-One Tuition

These private classes are suited to people who have limited time or cannot attend regular classes at the specified times. One-to-One classes are perfect for busy people who need to do intensive learning. You have the ability to customise lessons according to your needs. 

You can decide the content, times and pace of the classes that you take. The course content will vary according to your individual skills. 

Dates and Times:As for appointment


Please call Simona: 0414 262 782


E-mail: albanese.simona@gmail.com
to arrange a suitable time.