Kristina Olson PHD – Learning Italian Step by Step and Region by Region

Dante is a master of Michelangelo, Leonardo and Leonardo. and Verdi to the dazzling panorama of Roman life in Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, Italian Culture is innovative, passionate and groundbreaking and timeless. Italian art, cuisine, cinema, technology, and Fashion and fashion are the mainstays in our modern world. and Italy is still one of the most magnetizing countries. and popular destinations for global travelers.

Its sensuality and sensuality are a testament to its sensuality. and rich expressiveness, Italian is one of the most beautiful languages in the world—as well as the doorway to one of the world’s most iconic cultures.

This amazing culture can only be understood through its extraordinary beauty and language.

If you’d like to learn to speak Italian, and Explore the wonders of Italian culture, The Great Courses’ Learning Italian: Step by Step and Region by Region This is the best place to begin. This exciting course, which is in addition to other popular languages programs, offers a fun and engaging learning system. and Highly effective for adult learners.

Professor Kristina Olson George Mason University, a highly regarded teacher and scholar Italian Language and literature, has created this course with one core premise in mind: Italian It is inseparable with Italy itself. and To understand the language you need to be able to speak it. “Bel Paese”—It is a beautiful country.

Italy is a great country to explore, with its incredible cities such as Rome, Genoa and Venice. and Many more, in addition to the romantic beauties found in Tuscany, Umbria and Calabria. and 17 Other fascinating and Different regions. You can find them all here. Learning Italian: Step by Step and Region by Region, you’ll not only gain a solid grasp of the fundamentals of spoken Italian, but you’ll also take a grand tour of Italy’s 20 regions. You’ll practice the language itself through studying and It is a wonderful country with incredible cultural riches.

Inspirational and Professor, a dynamic teacher Olson Makes Italian Directly accessible and grounding in the core elements Italian grammar, vocabulary, and usage, and providing substantial practice in speaking, comprehension, and reading. You may be amazed to discover that within the first half of the course, you’re reading substantial texts describing each region in Italy and its culture—and You have the ability to comprehend them.

Starting from the beginning, you’ll build conversational skills step by Step through dialogues, exercises, and games. and Dramatic scenes, both in the video lessons and Your course workbook. Along the way, you’ll learn many wonderful expressions that make Italian so delightful to speak and hear, and you’ll become familiar with the vibrant hand gestures that the Italians are famous for.

No matter what level of learning you are looking for Italian For travel to Italy, it is necessary to communicate with Italian-Talking to friends or connecting with your own Italian Roots, this course will show you everything you need to know. and more.

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Effective language teaching requires strategic decisions about how to present the material. and In which order. These 24 lively and engaging lessons, Professor Olson He has a remarkable ability to familiarize you with the subject. Italian grammar and Start vocabulary at ground zero so that you can see and You can easily grasp the structure of the language and easily.

These lessons will teach you how to communicate fluently in conversation. ItalianSuch as these:

• Learn to express your emotions and thoughts. and Sentiment by Working with verbs such essere (to be),Avere (to have), fare (to do)?, andare (to go), and Volere (to want).
• You will be able to communicate with all verbs easily. by In this article, you will learn the three conjugations of verbs Italian, for verbs with the ending in -areas in amare (to love); -ereAs in leggere (to read); and -ireAs in Start with (to leave).
• Learn how to tell the time and To speak about time ItalianYou can count, but also. and Use numbers
• Use the tools you have to talk about the present and the past. and Future by The practice of This is an indicative listing Tense (as in “I eat”The present progressive (“I am eating”( Past Tense (“I ate/have eaten”The It is imperfect Tense (“I was eating”), and The Future Tense (“I will eat”).
• Learn how to describe the Italian places you have visited and Have real conversations by delving into Italian nouns, adjectives, and Adverbs. Note how they relate to nouns. and Gender-specific adjectives are modified to reflect gender and number.
• Learn vocabulary for many topics such as social greetings, food, and more and drinking, and The calendar links to geography and Art and climate and architecture, sports and Outdoor activities, the family and the human body and more.
• Learn to express your feelings and dislikes, affirmative and negative statements, and To ask and answer questions—essential tools for everyday conversations.

Graphics, diagrams, and other visual aids are used throughout the course. and Animations show the content clearly.

Discover Italy’s 20 Magical Regions

It’s been said that Italy is a living art museum, not only in the legendary beauty of its visual art, but of its towns and cities—its sublimely crafted architecture and From medieval Siena, townscapes and Bologna to Venice, one the most beautiful cities on the planet. In this course, you’ll travel the entire Italian peninsula, with its incredible urban settings, and superlative landscapes. and As you learn the language, you will discover distinctive culture through hundreds upon hundreds of vivid color images.

Among Italy’s stunningly diverse regions, you’ll discover:

• Campania—Consider the area that is home to historic Pompeii, the city of Naples. and The scenic Amalfi Coast, and practice describing its architecture, history, and Natural beauty

• The “Marches”—You can improve your communication skills in this region richly endowed as you explore the birthplace Raphael and Rossini is known for its magnificent medieval castles and breathtaking mountain scenery. and world-Famous artisanal Industries

• Il Veneto—Il Veneto’s treasures include alpine views; the beauty of Lake Garda and Venice. and Verona; and The artistic legacy of Palladio and Giotto and Titian. Learn to speak about stars with your linguistic skills-Romeo, crossed lovers and Juliet and Francesca and Paolo; and

• Tuscany (Toscana)—One of Italy’s most famous and The most popular areas for travelers. Learn more passato prossimo (past) tense as you reflect on the Renaissance jewel of Florence; the region’s food and wine; and The genius of Boccaccio and Michelangelo and

This Language is a treasure trove of knowledge.

These lessons will be taught by Professor Olson The rich variety of Italian You will learn how to talk about life, and one of its most internationally recognized cultural touchstones, food. You’ll learn to speak about Italian cuisine and food products, from Ragù alla Bolognese (Emilia-Romagna) and Perugina chocolates (Umbria), to the famous wines of Piemonte.

You’ll also delve into Italian Cinema by speaking about landmark films such as Ermanno Olmi’s Il Posto, Francesco Rosi’s Tre Fratelli, and Antonioni’s Deserto Rosso. And you’ll explore historical culture in ways such as describing Botticelli’s daily routine during the Renaissance and tracing the writing of Carlo Levi’s celebrated novel Christ Stops at Eboli.

The course workbook is a companion to the video lessons. It provides key translations, vocabulary and supplementary activities. and Even a list of recommended films and Novels by region.

In Learning Italian: Step by Step and Region by Region, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable immersion into Italy’s splendorous language and culture. Andiamo! (Let’s go!)

24 Lectures

Average of 32 minutes per day