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"La cosa curiosa è che l'accademia nasce a difesa della crusca, cioè della lingua italiana, considerata ancora un imbastardimento del latino."
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What if Dante Alighieri were alive today and you were able to e-mail him questions about Italian grammar and usage? What if Giovanni Boccaccio were reincarnated and you were able to ask him about Italian neologisms? Neither Italian writer would have time to respond, since Dante would probably be busy writing a screenplay for La Divina Commedia in 3-D, and Boccaccio would be editing Il Decamerone III: Rave in Fiesole.
There are practical alternatives, though, that can be every bit as authoritative. The national language academy of Italy, unlike medieval Italian writers, has Internet access, and can offer realtime help mastering the Italian language.
Italian Language Academy Offers Online Help
The Accademia della Crusca, the oldest language academy in Europe, has entered the digital age. The consulenza linguistica section of their Web site offers frequently asked questions (domande ricorrenti), a forum di discussione, and parole nuove where site visitors can learn about such Italian neologisms as bioterrorismo and posta prioritaria. Students can also consult the online library, which contains the the first Italian vocabulary from 1612 online as well as other historic publications.
About Italian Language Forum
There are other online resources for asking questions about Italian grammar, dialect, and usage. If you're searching for information on pronunciation, need help translating a phrase, are comparing dialects, want a recommendation for schools in Italy, or anything else related to the Italian language, the About Italian Language Forum is invaluable. This is the place to talk about anything related to the Italian language. Verb conjugation, grammar, pronunciation, translations, or recommendations for schools are all welcomed.
Recent message threads have included discussions about: il discorso indiretto, help with translating a passage from from Luigi Pirandello, the right way to learn Italian, and the difference between the verbs avere and prendere. Post your notes and comments on the About Italian Language bulletin board and you'll get input from a variety of voices, all passionate and enthusiastic about the Italian language.
Maybe Dante will post a message on how to avoid the nine rings of grammatical hell!
