12/28/05 - Start Italian in Your School
Want to study Italian but your school doesn't offer classes in the language? The Order Sons of Italy in America Adopt-A-School program is a national initiative designed to promote the study of Italian in public and private schools throughout the U.S.

11/16/05 - The Italian Government Merry-Go-Round
Sometimes it seems that the Italian government strives to reach new levels of dysfunctionality. After all, there have been close to sixty governments since the country formed a democratic republic in 1946 following World War II, and political scandals seem to be the norm rather than the exception.

10/19/05 - Deciphering the Menu in Italy
In Italy, dishes are usually served on separate plates in a specific order. Here are the main components of a typical Italian menu, in the order they are served.

10/05/05 - The Best Way To Learn Italian
The secret to learning Italian? Practice, practice, practice. Any method is appropriate, whether it's reading an Italian textbook, taking a language course at a university or local language school, or conversing with a native Italian speaker.

09/21/05 - Italenglish
Italian words have been migrating to English over the course of many centuries, so you'll be happy to discover that you already know quite a bit of Italian.

09/07/05 - Love Those Romance Languages
What comes to mind when you hear the word "romance"? Champagne and chocolates, candle-lit dinners, soft music, and Valentine's Day. Not many people will think Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese. So what are Romance languages and why is Italian part of this group?

08/24/05 - Why Learn Italian?
No matter what your motivation—the opportunity to work overseas, cultural exchange in a land steeped in history and culture, researching your genealogy, or studying other topics such as Italian literature or art history—you can discover new worlds when learning Italian.

08/10/05 - Italian Verbs For Beginners
Reference guide to Italian verbs that provides an overview of Italian verb moods, tenses, usage, and how to conjugate Italian verbs.

06/29/05 - Arba Sicula: Promoting the Language and Culture of Sicily
Sicilian-Americans who want to explore their heritage, those wishing to study the Sicilian language, or anyone interested in learning more about the culture of the Mediterranean island, will be interested in Arba Sicula, the non-profit international organization that promotes the language and culture of Sicily.

04/20/05 - We Don't Take Reservations
Restaurants in Italy include the autogrill, or roadside snack bar; the osteria, an informal place; the trattoria, which is a medium-priced, often family-run eating establishment; and the paninoteca, a place where sandwiches and salads are often available.

01/12/05 - Italian Before You Know It
What's old is new again in Italian language software. Flash cards, a traditional method for learning Italian vocabulary, have been brought into the 21st century with Italian Before You Know It, an easy-to-use drill for beginners to advanced learners.

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