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The present continuous tense

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:03:20 +0000

Custom Teaser: We have seen that the present simple tense in Italian can mean both ”I do” and “I am doing”. But there is also a present continuous or progressive form, equivalent to English “I am ….ing”..

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The present continuous tense

History of wine exhibition in Florence

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:14:21 +0000

If you are interested in wine the latest exhibition at the Palazzo Pitti [Museo degli Argenti – Silver Museum] is for you: in “Vinum Nostrum. Arte, scienza e miti del vino nelle civiltà” [“Vinum Nostrum.

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History of wine exhibition in Florence

Armani international designer of the year

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:37:06 +0000

Giorgio Armani was named as International Designer of the Year at the GQ UK Men of the Year Awards in London on Tuesday. read more

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The Via Francigena

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:55:02 +0000

Custom Teaser: Christina Loggia follows in the footsteps of the ancient pilgrims on their journey from Canterbury to Rome Words by Christina Loggia Canterbury, Dover and then on to Calais. Right through France and Switzerland, over the mountain pass of the Grand San Bernard. Finally Italy, across Piedmont, via Aosta, Chiaverano, Cavaglia’ and Vercelli, through Parma, Siena, Viterbo and then the final destination: Rome

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Brangelina buy Italian maison

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:52:35 +0000

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have purchased a $40 million mansion in the Valpolicella hills.

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Italy may reenter Eurovision

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:41:30 +0000

In this photo: Italian singer Toto Cutugno The fourth series of “X – Factor” has begun on Italian television and it has been announced that the winner, instead of being offered a place at the Sanremo Song Festival , may represent Italy at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest . read more

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Marino Grape Festival in october

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:35:38 +0000

Custom Teaser: If you are going to be in the Rome area on the first Sunday in October, there is wonderful, free entertainment and the opportunity to taste, free of charge, some fantastic wine at the Sagra dell’Uva [Grape Festival] in Marino [Lazio]. Words by Pat Eggleton If you are going to be in the Rome area on the first Sunday in October, there is wonderful, free entertainment and the opportunity to taste, free of charge, some fantastic wine at the Sagra dell’Uva [Grape Festival] in Marino [Lazio]. read more

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I won’t forget!

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:08:27 +0000

Custom Teaser: What do you say when someone says, “Salutami tua moglie” [“Say hello to your wife for me”] or “Un abbraccio a tutti” [“A hug to everyone”]? Words by Pat Eggleton What do you say when someone says, “Salutami tua moglie” [“Say hello to your wife for me”] or “Un abbraccio a tutti” [“A hug to everyone”]? Well, you can, of course, just say “Grazie” but a good phrase to learn is “Non mancherò” [pronounced “non man-ker-o” with the stress on the o]

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Parma Ham Festival

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:08:18 +0000

The thirteenth Festival del Prosciutto di Parma [Parma Ham Festival] opens in the town on Friday. For the first time, the events will be coordinated by the Fiere di Parma and this year’s festival is particularly ambitious , involving 164 producers, 5,000 pig farms and 3,000 employees. read more

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Miss Italia – the mystery of the transsexual

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:48:05 +0000

In this photo: Maria Perrusi, Miss Italia 2009 The Italian media have dubbed the affair “the mystery of the transsexual”: for several weeks there have been rumours that there is a transsexual who has not had sex change surgery among the 2010 Miss Italia finalists and, as the contest nears its final stages, the speculation is reaching fever pitch .

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