Do you love chatting over drinks with your friends? So do we. We’re Elfin, Barbara and Silvia and we meet up twice a month and talk about this and that. In Italian. Get to know Italy through the parole of three Italian teachers located in different parts of Italy and the world. Real life expressions, laughter, hesitations and pet peeves. Maybe you can’t make it to Italy anytime soon but you can join us and close your eyes and pretend you’re having an aperitivo with us in your favorite piazza. Join us and take part in an authentic Italian conversation. And don't forget to sign up to our newsletter to receive the transcripts of the episodes! Just go to www.conparolenostre.com
EP 67 Le nostre attrici Italiane preferite
Nell' episodio di oggi, Elfin e Silvia parlano delle loro attrici italiane preferite. Prendete carta e penna perchè sicuramente sentirete consigli per film e serie tv da approfondire.
Questo episodio è presentato da Italian TV Night, il programma per migliorare l’italiano con le serie TV, per info e iscrizioni https://allaboutitalian.com/
Se siete anche interessati agli attori italiani potete ascoltare l' episodio 62 del podcast: https://soundcloud.com/conparolenostrepodcast/ep-62-i-nostri-attori-italiani-preferiti?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
5/22/2022 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
EP 66 La Cucina Povera
Cos'è la cucina povera esattamente? Nell'episodio di oggi, Elfin e Barbara spieghiamo bene cos'è e come potete farla da casa.
Questo episodio è presentato da Language Trips Marche di Time to be Italian. Per info e iscrizioni www.timetobeitalian.com
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5/8/2022 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
EP 65 Le Nostre Isole Del Cuore
Buongiorno nell’episodio di oggi, io Silvia e Barbara parleremo delle piccole isole che circondano l’Italia. Ci piacerebbe averle visitate tutte, ma scoprirete in questa puntata che sono veramente tante, andiamo.
Questo episodio è presentato da Create connections, meanings, memories, la Membership di Silvia da Italearn.
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4/24/2022 • 6 minutes, 17 seconds
EP 64 Detox Digitale
Quando stiamo troppo tempo online? Stare troppo tempo su internet o al computer può avere conseguenze sul nostro benessere mentale? Nell' episodio di oggi, io Barbara e Silvia parliamo dei detox digitali e cosa ne pensiamo.
Questo episodio è presentato da Language Retreats di All About Italian. Per info e iscrizioni https://allaboutitalian.com/retreat/
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4/10/2022 • 7 minutes, 33 seconds
EP 63 Il Nostro Rapporto Con Lo Sport
Buongiorno! In today's episode, Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our relationship with sports, which we like to watch and the ones we like to engage in. Andiamo!
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3/27/2022 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
EP 62 I Nostri Attori Italiani Preferiti
In today’s episode, we will be chatting about our favourite male Italian actors. What we like about them and which movies or TV shows they star in. So grab your pen and paper to take some notes!
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3/13/2022 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
EP 61 Sai Giocare Al FantaSanremo
In Today’s episode, we talk about Fantasanremo. The virtual game we played this year during the Song Festival of Sanremo. We explain what exactly it is exactly, how it works and why we enjoy it so much.
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2/27/2022 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep #60 Siamo Meteoropatiche
Are you sensitive to weather changes? Do you think that seasons affect your mood? Today on the podcast, it's only Silvia and I because Barbara is very busy with her move back to Italy. We discuss the Italian word "meteoropatia", weather sensitivity, and how we feel it has been affecting us.
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2/13/2022 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
EP 59 L'inglese In Italiano
Buongiorno! A thing that many people notice on learning Italian is that there's a lot of English in Italian. As you're always asking us about, we've decided to explore the topic together.
It's something Barbara, Silvia and I find quite confusing as well.
In today's episode, we're exploring how we feel about this increasing trend. We don't have any real answers but we can share how we feel about it. Because we're very passionate about this, we spoke a bit faster than we usually do. Make sure you have your transcripts handy so you can follow.
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12/5/2021 • 20 minutes, 5 seconds
EP 58 I Nostri Amici A 4 Zampe
Buongiorno, today's topic is animali domestici, household pets. Barbara, Silvia and I all have either dogs or cats at home and they play a big part in our lives. Today we'll talk about our own furry friends and pets in Italy. Andiamo!
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11/21/2021 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
EP 57 Gli Italiani Sono Pigri
Buongiorno! Today’s topic is laziness. Are Italians lazy ? is there truth in this stereotype? Barbara, Silvia and I today chat about this and explore the topic in depth. Andiamo!
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11/7/2021 • 15 minutes, 44 seconds
EP 56 Castagne, Funghi E Le Feste Autunnali
Buongiorno! It’s the end of October and It’s definitely time for autunno here. Today’s topic is fall events in Italy. This will be the first fall since the pandemic began in which some events will finallly be scheduled. Barbara, Silvia and I can’t wait to share with you all that is happening in Italy now. Andiamo!
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10/24/2021 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
EP 55 Storie Di Caffè
How many coffees do you have in a day? In today’s episode, Barbara, Silvia, and I are talking about il caffè. Italy is famous for it but do Italians actually drink a lot of it? What does coffee really mean to Italians? This and more on today’s episode. Andiamo!
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10/10/2021 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
EP 54 Le Passeggiate
Today’s topic is ‘passeggiate’, walks. Today we are talking about a few of them. Walks in Italy can be more of a social event as well, a moment to connect, burn some calories, and show off the best clothes. Are you curious?
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9/26/2021 • 15 minutes, 11 seconds
EP 53 Fare Bella Figura
Grab pen and paper because, in today’s episode, we’re talking about a very complicated concept in Italian culture, la bella figura. Many of you ask us about it so today, we’ll explain what it is and how we feel about it.
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9/12/2021 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
EP 52 Gli Eventi Estivi Nelle Piccole Citt
Buongiorno! Today on the podcast, we're having a summer episode with just Barbara and Silvia and we talk about what's going on in Italy this summer in small towns. Compared to last year, Italy is having so many more events going on and today we're talking about them. Andiamo!
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8/1/2021 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep 51 I Libri Che Abbiamo Sul Comodino
Today’s topic is books. Barbara, Silvia and I, we’re all book lovers today we’re chatting about what books either Italian or of other authors, are on our bedside tables. Andiamo!
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7/18/2021 • 17 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep 50 Gli Odori Dell'estate Italiana
Buongiorno!
It’s summer here and we decided to focus on one aspect of this wonderful season today, the smells of estate, gli odori dell’ estate. Barbara, Silvia and I will bring you to Italy today by telling you what smells we identify with summer. Get ready for a very evocative episode. Cominciamo!
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7/4/2021 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds
EP 49 Gli Italiani E L'opera
If there’s something that Italy is famous for in the world it’s opera. But are Italians really into opera that much? Today at Con Parole Nostre, Barbara, Silvia and I chat about opera and how much we actually listen to it.
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5/30/2021 • 13 minutes
EP 48 La Merenda Italiana
Are you familiar with the Italian word "merenda"? It’s the snack that Italian children have between lunch and dinner, in the afternoon. Some adults ( me!) have it in adulthood as well. Today, Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our favorite merenda from when we were children.
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5/16/2021 • 14 minutes, 24 seconds
EP 47 Il Sessismo Nella Lingua Italiana
Today’s topic is something we get asked a lot about by our students. Is Italian a sexist language? Today with Barbra and Silvia we’ll discuss our own perception of this.
We’d have had many more things to say on the subject and we’ll probably come back to it but for today we’ve tried to keep it short. Andiamo!
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5/2/2021 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
EP 46 È Vero Che Gli Italiani Mangiano La
Today’s topic is Pasta. Is it true that Italians eat pasta all the time? Or is it another stereotype? Barbara, Silvia and I, share our stories and dig deeper to find out more about this staple of Italian food. Andiamo!
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4/19/2021 • 15 minutes, 30 seconds
EP 45 Il Podcast Compie 2 Anni
Today is a very special episode because we’re celebrating two years of Con Parole Nostre. The podcast has made such a huge difference in our personal and professional lives so today, Barbara, Silvia and I take time to remember how it all began. Grab some tissues because we’re going to be very emotional!
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4/4/2021 • 13 minutes, 6 seconds
EP 44 Sanremo È Sanremo Anche Senza Pubbli (1)
Buongiorno! Last week, in Italy there was the festival of Sanremo that is a really big event and this year it brought on even more attention due to the pandemic.
Today we’ll give a quick list of the best songs we heard.
So get out pen and paper and start taking notes for musical recommendations.
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3/21/2021 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
EP 43 Il Cinema Italiano Dei Nostri Tempi
Today's topic is the best italian movies of the last 20 years. This is a very interesting time for Italian cinema so Barbara, Silvia and I today will talk about il cinema italiano recente. So, grab a notepad and start taking notes. Andiamo!
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3/7/2021 • 18 minutes, 59 seconds
EP 42 Gli Italiani E La Puntualità
Italians are famous for being always chronically late. Is that true? Or is it just another stereotype about Italy? Barbara, Silvia and I, today chat about this and get pretty worked up on the topic. Mettetevi comodi e andiamo!
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2/21/2021 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
EP 41 Tutti In Maschera, Carnevale Presente E Passato
Soon it will be carnival but of course, because of the pandemic, we won’t be able to celebrate it. But today, Barbara, Silvia and I want to celebrate it virtually, at least, talking about past carnivals and what we like and dislike about it. Mettetevi comodi e andiamo!
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2/7/2021 • 16 minutes, 39 seconds
EP 40 I Programmi Di Cucina Italiani
Do you watch any Italian cooking Tv shows? If you’re wondering what they could be like in a country obsessed with food, you’re in the right place. Today, on a very cold winter day, Barbara, Silvia and I are chatting about our favorite cooking tv shows.
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1/24/2021 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
EP 39 Da Te Ci Viene La Befana
Buongiorno e buon anno! As we record, it's la Befana,January 6. What's la Befana? How is it celebrated? Barbara, Silvia and I today will talk more in detail about this festivity. So get comfortable, curl up on the couch with something warm and let's dive in. Andiamo!
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1/10/2021 • 16 minutes, 12 seconds
EP 38 I Nostri Film Di Natale
Did you know that it’s an Italian tradition to go to the movies at Christmas? In today’s episode of Con Parole Nostre, Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our favorite Christmas movies and traditions. Stick around to the end where we have some very special greetings for you. Andiamo!
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12/6/2020 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
EP 37 Pensi Di Essere Una Persona Creativa
Buongiorno! Are you a creative person? What is creativity and what makes a person creative? In this episode, Barbara, Silvia and I chat about how we see creativity and Silvia gives us some suggestions on how to learning a language can indeed be a very creative activity.
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Friday 6 November at 6 pm, Rome time
Friday 27 November 6 pm, Rome time.
11/2/2020 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
EP 36 Serie TV Italiane Da Vedere - Seconda Parte
Italian Tv series are very popular all over the world and we're big fans as well. Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our favourite series and also offer great tips. Let's dive in and find out all about the best tv series out there! Andiamo!
This is the second episode because we got a bit carried away and it was truly a pity to cut the episode down.
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10/18/2020 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
EP 35 Serie TV Italiane Da Vedere - Prima Parte
Italian Tv series are very popular all over the world and we're big fans as well. Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our favorite series and also offer great tips. Let's dive in and find out all about the best tv series out there! Andiamo!
This is the first episode because we got a bit carried away and it was truly a pity to cut the episode down.
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9/27/2020 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
EP 34 Quanto sono importanti i nonni nella famiglia italiana
What memories do you have of your " nonni"? Nonni, grandparents, in Italy are very important members of the family. Today, Barbara, Silvia and I talk about nonni and pick very special memories from our own beloved nonni. A very nostalgic episode, so keep some tissues handy! Andiamo!
9/14/2020 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
EP 33 Fai le cose all'ultimo o ti organizzi prima?
Do you do things at the last minute or do you plan way ahead of time so you never have to worry? Barbara and Silvia today will talk about this topic that is very close to their hearts! Andiamo a sentire!
This episode is the last of the short summer series in which it’s only two of us speaking.
8/23/2020 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
EP 32 La Vita Online Per Gli Introversi
Buongiorno! Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Are you shy?
So are we! Today, Silvia and I are talking about how hard it is for us to be introverts and shy while working online. This episode is part of a short summer series in which it’s only two of us speaking.
8/16/2020 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
EP 31 Vacanze Al Mare
Holidays are on everybody's mind after Covid19. Barbara and I today are talking about the beach, la spiaggia, a very special place for both of us. Let's see why. Vediamo perché.
This is one of the special summer episodes where there's only two of us speaking. For today, it's Barbara and me, Elfin
8/9/2020 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
EP 30 È vero che tutte le donne italiane sanno cucinare?
Italy is famous for its food and also famous for the image of the Italian women loving to cook, and being amazing cooks. Is that true? Are they always at home cooking? Or it is another stereotype? We discuss it in this episode.
6/21/2020 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
EP 29 Come Hanno Fatto Gli Italiani A Stare Mesi Senza Il Calcio
It’s a well-known fact that Italians love soccer, calcio. They’re obsessed with it all year around. So, how did they manage without it throughout the lockdown?
Today, Barbara, Silvia and I chat about "calcio" and how Italians were able to function despite having to do without this great passion of theirs.
6/7/2020 • 9 minutes, 18 seconds
EP 28 La Lingua Italiana del Coronavirus
Buongiorno! Italy is easing restrictions and we’re finally ending our lockdown. It lasted over two months, and it feels like ages because so much has changed. The Italian language has changed as well.
So today, Barbara, Silvia and I, we’re sharing some new Italian words. New words for new post-covid19 times. These words really gave us a sense of how much change has taken place. Andiamo!
5/24/2020 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
EP 27 Il Viaggio Più Bello In Italia
As Italy enters phase 2 of lockdown, we've all started daydreaming of trips we'd like to take.
That's why Barbara, Silvia and I, decided to share this episode that was clearly recorded before the outbreak of the virus. Feels like ages ago.
We talk about where we'd like to travel in Italy and some very unexpected things come up.
5/10/2020 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
EP 26 I Nostri Ascoltatori Ci Raccontano La Loro Quarantena
We’re all under some form of lockdown and quarantine. And it’s hard for so many reasons and it can get really lonely at times because we have to keep at a distance. But we’re all in this together. In this episode, Barbara, Silvia and I, have decided to sort of step back, keep quiet and listen to your stories. Today we’ll be listening to three Italian learners from different parts of the world, sharing their quarantine with us. Ascoltiamo!
4/26/2020 • 8 minutes, 52 seconds
EP 25 Il Primo Posto Dove Andrò Dopo La Quarantena
Something that we’re all thinking about since the world has been put under some form of lockdown, is which is the first place we’ll go to when all this is over? Barbara, Silvia and I share the first places we’re going to when we’re finally allowed to move freely. Sogniamo insieme!
4/19/2020 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
EP 24 Qualche Consiglio Per Stare Bene In Quarantena
At the time of recording, half of the world is on some form of lockdown, quarantine, shelter in place or self-isolation. As many of you listeners are new to quarantine life, Barbara, Silvia and I thought today we'd share our own suggestions on how to handle quarantine. We hope that by sharing this we can help some of you stay sane, stay healthy and hopefully not murder any family members. Cominciamo!
4/12/2020 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
EP 23 La Nostra Vita In Isolamento
At the time of recording, half of the world is on some form of lockdown, quarantine, shelter in place or self-isolation. As many of you listeners are new to quarantine life, Barbara, Silvia and I thought today we'd share what our daily routines are in quarantine. Italy now has been in lockdown for 21 days and the Uk is almost at a week.
We hope that by sharing this we can help some of you stay sane, stay healthy and hopefully not murder any family members. Cominciamo!
4/5/2020 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
EP 22 Più Musica Italiana Per Tutti
EP 22 Più Musica Italiana Per Tutti by Italian conversations
3/8/2020 • 19 minutes, 57 seconds
Episodio Speciale Covid19 In Italia
The topic of the week all over the world is the Covid-19, and as Italy has been hit particularly badly we decided that was the right thing to do to record a special episode where we tell stories about the virus from our different point of view.
3/8/2020 • 19 minutes, 31 seconds
EP 21 Tre Cose Che Mi Piacciono del Vivere in Italia
Buongiorno! What are the things that really like about Italy? In the last episode, we talked about the things that we hated. This week, it’s time to focus on the positives and see what Barbara, Silvia and I love about this country. What will make it to our lists? Andiamo a vedere!
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2/23/2020 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds
EP 20 Tre Cose Che Non Sopporto dell'Italia
Buongiorno! Today Barbara, Silvia and I, talk about three things that really irritate us about Italy, things that test our patience. Who knows, maybe in our lists there’s something that is on your own list as well?
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2/9/2020 • 14 minutes, 1 second
EP 19 Cosa Fai Nel Tempo Libero?
We all seem to have very little “ tempo libero”, free time, but what is it that we like to do when we do find some time moments for ourselves?
Today at Con Parole Nostre, Silvia, Barbara and I, together with a guest, Lindsay Williams from https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/, we’ll be talking about what we do in our tempo libero.
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1/26/2020 • 12 minutes, 38 seconds
EP 18 La Cucina Italiana È La Più Buona Del Mondo?
Is Italian cuisine the best in the world? Most Italians seem to think so and feel very strongly about the topic. However, we feel a bit differently. Curious?
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1/12/2020 • 13 minutes, 31 seconds
EP 17 Quello Che Fai A Capodanno
Pronti per l' anno nuovo?
In today's episode, Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our New Year rituals, superstitions and traditions.
In Italy, we tend to believe that how you end the year, will determine how the year to come will be. What do you think? Have a listen.
Tanti auguri di felice anno nuovo a voi e le vostre famiglie! E' la fine di un decennio e noi lo stiamo finendo bene qui con voi. Ancora tanti auguri!
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12/15/2019 • 13 minutes, 14 seconds
EP 16 Da Natale A Santo Stefano
Natale è dietro l' angolo...
Barbara, Silvia and I, today talk about Natale, our own traditions and what we really enjoy doing.
This is our very first Christmas episode and we wish you all a Buon Natale to you and your families!
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12/1/2019 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
EP 15 Signora!
Today we have a special treat, we have our very first guest, Katie Harris, from Joy of Languages. http://joyoflanguages.com/
Together we'll be talking about a very delicate topic how the Lei is used and how we reacted the first time we were called Signora.
Katie has lived in Milan for many years and speaks Italian perfect so her insights on this very complex topic are invaluable.
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11/17/2019 • 14 minutes, 50 seconds
EP 14 La Dolce Vita (seconda parte)
This week, Barbara, Silvia share their own ideas on " la dolce vita" and how they see things differently from Elfin.
Do Italians really live differently?
Check out the first part of the conversation to hear Elfin's story.
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11/3/2019 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
EP 13 La Dolce Vita (prima Parte)
Is there such a thing as " la dolce vita" or is a creation of foreigners who see Italy better than it actually is? Silvia, Barbara and I, have our ideas and disagree on a few things. So much, that we decided to keep the conversation in its original duration and it will be in two parts. In this first part, I give my own vision of " la dolce vita" and why it's important to me.
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10/20/2019 • 6 minutes, 34 seconds
EP 11 Le Feste Patronali
What are feste patronali? They are special celebrations dedicated to a saint.
Every town, no matter how small, has its own traditions and saints
Barbara, Silvia and I, will talk each about the festa patronale of where we're from.
Have you ever been to a festa patronale in Italy? Tell us about your experience!
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9/22/2019 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
EP 12 Aperitivo Way Of Life
An aperitivo is all about sipping drinks while nibbling something tasty and having a friendly chat with your friends. Silvia, Barbara and I, today talk about what a perfect aperitivo is for us and different customs involving it.
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9/22/2019 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
EP 10 Gelato?
Italians get quite emotional about food and gelato is no exception to the rule. In this episode, Barbara, Silvia and I, share our favorite ice- cream flavors, hangouts and all the different ways gelato moves us.
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9/8/2019 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
EP 09 Che cos'è il Ferragosto
What’s Ferragosto? For those of you who are not familiar with this festivity, it’s on August 15th and basically, Italians take the day off to spend the day either at the beach, the mountains or anywhere but not at home. The point is to do something special and relaxing with friends or family. So today, Silvia, Barbara and I chat about what Ferragosto means to us and how we spend it.
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8/11/2019 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
EP 08 Come imparare l’italiano quest’estate
So, it’s July, summer is in full swing. All we want to do is unwind, go for a swim or simply take time off. How can we fit learning Italian into all this? Today, at Con Parole Nostre, Silvia, Barbara and I, talk about how to bring your Italian on holiday with you. Let’s see how we can do that!
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Want to know more about our summer programs?
Coffee break with Montalbano https://bit.ly/2GsWLei
Italian summer camp https://www.italearn.com/italian-summer-camp/
Speaking Italian Spontaneously https://www.timetobeitalian.com/my-programme/
7/28/2019 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
EP 07 Tu lo parli il dialetto?
Dialetto. You guys are always asking us about it and it scares many of you. In today’s chat, Silvia, Barbara and I are talking about dialects. Do we speak it? Understand it? Scopriamolo insieme!
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6/23/2019 • 7 minutes, 43 seconds
EP 06 Cosa sono le sagre di paese
Summer is here! Yes! In Italy that means that it’s time for the Sagre di Paese. What’s a sagra? It’s like a festival celebrated in a piazza or the main street and it involves food, of course, music and so much else. Barbara, Elfin and Silvia today are talking about them and the ones from their own areas.
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Per saperne di più:
- Processione in mare della Madonna di Portosalvo (Gaeta): http://www.gazzettinodelgolfo.it/gaeta-mare-in-festa-per-i-solenni-festeggiamenti-di-maria-ss-di-porto-salvo/
- Il fasulin de l’öc (Cremona)http://www.fasulin.com/
- What dance is liscio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liscio
6/9/2019 • 8 minutes, 17 seconds
EP 05 Vai ancora in edicola?
Where do you get your giornale? In “edicola” ( the newsstand) or online? Elfin, Silvia and Barbara chat about what their reading habits are, their favorite magazines and the importance of an “edicola” even in a digital age.
Extra notes:
In the episode, we talk about Frizzy Pazzy, a sort of chewing gum (https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frizzy_pazzy)
Scambio di figurine: all children in Italy collect figurine (stickers for album collections, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panini_(azienda)#Collezione_virtuale_di_figurine) and do the scambio dei doppioni. To know more on this subject you can check out this article: https://www.foggiacittaaperta.it/news/read/raccolte-figurine-calciatori-panini-ieri-oggi-cronache-passato
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5/26/2019 • 7 minutes, 57 seconds
EP 04 Il pranzo della domenica
What’s il Pranzo della Domenica? An undying Italian tradition in which families gather around the table to eat for hours on end and get together. Do Italians still do this? Silvia, Elfin and Barbara talk about their own “pranzo della domenica”.
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5/12/2019 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
EP 03 Colazione dolce o salata?
How do you like your breakfast? Dolce or salata? Pretty simple question, right? However Elfin, Silvia and Barbara start chatting and realize that the answer isn't as straightforward as you'd think. Tune in to hear how they actually like their "colazione".
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4/28/2019 • 8 minutes, 25 seconds
EP 02 Si può uscire in tuta?
Looking good in Italy is a national obsession. That's why in this episode, Silvia, Barbara and Elfin talk about tracksuits and trainers. Are they a fashion blunder for Italians? Can you wear them if you're not going to the gym?
In the episode, we end up talking about SCIURA, a term used to describe elder fashionable ladies from Milan.
For more information on the term and meaning, check this Wikipedia articlehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciura and the Instagram @sciuraglam
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4/14/2019 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
EP 01 La nostra canzone del momento
In this episode of Con Parole Nostre, Silvia from Italearn, Barbara from Time to be Italian and Elfin from All about Italian, catch up on their favorite Italian songs, del momento, that is the song they’re listening to most in this period.
We mention:
Vinicio Capossela
Loredana Bertè
Boomdabash
Mahmood
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