La parola – Aperitivo

Vocabulary pill stimulating the appetite, and a desire for more foods and drinks. Credits : “Ma che bontà” by Enrico Riccardi (1977) performed by Mina.

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Oggigiorno – A.P. Giannini

The anniversary of someone greatly involved in banking at a senior level. Correction: A. P. Giannini was born on the 6th of May, 1870 (not on June 6, as wrongly

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Il punto – Riuscire

Grammar point about having the skill, knowledge, means, or opportunity to do something. Credits : “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” by Gioacchino Rossini, 1816

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Oggigiorno – La Terra

Earth Day, celebrating the planet on which we live. Credits: “Figli delle stelle” by Alan Sorrenti (1977)

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La parola – Volontariato

Vocabulary on people who help other people who are ill, disabled or deprived, and about their kind and generous attitude. Credits : “Solo un uomo” by Niccolò Fabi (2009)

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Il punto – Piacere

Grammar point about saying of something or someone that you find them pleasant or attractive, or just that it’s nice to meet them. Credits : “Tuca tuca” by Gianni Boncompagni

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Oggigiorno – Pesce d’aprile

Why do Italians talk of an April’s fish when talking of April fool’s day? Credits : “Pesce d’aprile” by Giampiero Grani and Samuele Bersani (2009)

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Oggigiorno – Mina

Celebrating Mina Mazzini, or simply Mina, The Italian Singer. Credits :  “Volami nel cuore” by A. Testa / M. Mologni / G. Malgoni (1996)  —  “Questione di feeling” by Mogol

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Il punto – Fare paragoni

Grammar point about ways of comparing things and people.

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La canzone – In ginocchio da te

Oscars 2020 academy awards best picture Parasite features a couple of Italian-language songs, one 1700s classic and 1964 Gianni Morandi’s hit Kneeling by You.

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