A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE YOUR ITALIAN
As I was observing our attendees at our last meeting, I came up with an idea which has been prompted by umpteenth requests I received from our members during the years. It is about a place where smaller groups can get together on a regular basis for actual conversation in Italian. We never truly had such a place for quiet and exclusive practice. Being as they are, open to anyone, our meetings often end up splitting in smaller groups that converse in mixed languages. The idea of gathering independently from our monthly regular meeting to exclusively speak Italian has been floating in my mind and in that of many members for a long time. So, last week, I spoke about it to Kendra Bauser, the owner of Three Peaches Café Gelato, and she’s all for it. For those who missed our last meeting, this is a new venue that just opened its doors, featuring amazing Italian gelato and coffee. It is conveniently located in Midtown, and it has free parking. I am proposing to get it started with a smaller, once a month conversation group, gathering over coffee & pastry and see how it goes. The date could be wedged between our regular monthly gatherings. We can start with one gathering, then the participants may decide to schedule this group more often, as often as twice a month. The time of the meeting is crucial, given that Atlanta’s traffic has become an ominous barrier for those traveling during rush hour. Our first Language Group meeting has been set for Saturday October 14 at 12:00 noon which seems to fit a few of our member’s agenda. I’ll be there to welcome and get the group going, though I would prefer that the group elected a leader and became autonomous. Unlike our regular meetings where we collect funds for our expenses, there shall be no door charge at these conversation meetings. I hope you like this idea. If the activity gets momentous, an Italian instructor could be hired to lead the session. So, let’s try this first one and see how it goes!
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: Three Peaches Gelato Coffee
985 B Monroe Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Parking Warning: Parking in the front lot is limited and security is tightly monitored by cameras. If you park and leave the lot, or go somewhere else after the meeting your car will likely be booted.
LEARNING ITALIAN, THE PRACTICAL WAY
The do-it-yourself method, for busy professionals like you
Lack of time is the common reason for not learning new languages. You will be surprised what simple exposure to a language can do. Just coming to Ciancia ana liustening to conversation may get you going. However, have you ever tried to listen to a language tape cassette in your car on your way to work? You would be surprised what miracles can a tape do in a week time. The combination of subliminal training, while you drive, and monthly conversation has enabled many of our members to learn enough Italian to travel alone. At any rate, brushing up your language skills before the meetings will maximize the effect of your exposure to such musical and sensuous mother tongue. Classes are good for those who need structure and personal guidance. Still, you need to maximize that investment! Do you commute daily? Try our method for a week. Then come to Ciancia to practice what you have learned. You will see amazing results!
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Italian Studies at Emory University
Italian Studies at Emory University is a program based in the Department of French and Italian with links to several other Emory College departments. The program offers an interdisciplinary major focusing on the study of Italy from various perspectives: literary, cultural, historical, artistic, philosophical, and political.
In addition to a major in Italian Studies, the program also offers a minor in either Italian language or Italian Studies.
Contact: Any questions may be addressed to the program director:
Judy Raggi Moore
Emory University
416N Callaway Center
404-727-4566
langjrm@learnlink.emory.edu
http://italian.emory.edu/
Kennesaw State University
Offers non-major Italian courses from introduction to Intermediate Italian.
SAMPLE OF COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introductory Italian II. Prerequisite: Italian 1001, one year of high school Italian or the equivalent. A continuation of Italian 1001. Not open to native speakers of Italian.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the fundamentals of spoken and written Italian. All four skills (listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing) will be stressed. Since Italian 1002 is a basic course, vocabulary acquisition is particularly important. Students will also be exposed to the geography and cultural aspects of Italian culture.
Contact: Lynn Fedeli, Professor of Italian
Kennesaw State Univ.
1000 Chastain Rd. Pilcher 18, #1804
Kennesaw GA 30144-5591
770-423-6361 office
lfedeli@kennesaw.edu
http://www.kennesaw.edu/foreignlanguage/italian.html
Attention, please: If you are an academic instructor, have relevant information regarding these or other sites, and/or would like to appear on this page, please contact the Director, Arturo Giancarlo Pirrone atagpirrone@mindspring.com .
SCHOOLS OF ITALIAN
Italiano Language Center
Located in the heart of Buckhead, the center offers monthly courses tailored to your needs and skills. Friendly atmosphere. Native language instructors.
Contact: Al Alnimri
Italiano@speedfactory.net
300 W. Wieuca Rd, Bldg One #112
Atlanta GA 30342
404-256-6767 fax
404-250-1122 office
Office on Pharr Road
404 264-9997 office
InLingua Atlanta
Offers various programs from tailored, to group to crash courses. Long distance programs also available.
3355 Lenox Road NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
Tel: 404.266.2661
Fax: 404.240.1806
atlanta@inlinguase.com
Director: Catherine Hunt
chunt@inlinguase.com
http://www.inlinguase.com
ONLINE RESOURCES
For those wanting to brush up on your grammar skills, these sites great for studying:
Interactive Education
Get an indepth study of Italian language from the comfort of your home and office.
http://www.cyberitalian.com
Oggi e Domani
Italian lessons and other resources
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/modlang/carasi/site/pageone.html
Italian Language On-line
Designed as a preparatory course, for individual studies, to integrate existing courses and maintaining language skills.
http://www.iluss.it/
The Italian Electronic Classroom
http://www.locuta.com/classroom.html
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