A large area of your country has been set aside by the current government for the development of a new nation. This area will include an invited international community of 20,000 men and women.

Imagine that you have to decide the laws of this new country.

Aperitif Time with Joseph!

Aperitif Time? No, English Time! – Mercoledì 18 Gennaio 2012

“If I had a penny for every time you broke a New Years resolution, I’d be a millionaire” 

Alexander McHugh (2010)

Do you believe in New Years Resolutions?  Do you make them?

What do you think is a good idea for a New Years Resolution?

What was the News Years Resolution you stuck to the most? And which one was the most rewarding for you?

What do you think is the most popular resolution in Italy?  In England, we try to quit smoking, go on a diet, and join the gym!  But does it last…..??

Aperitif Time with Stephanie!

Aperitif Time? No, English Time! – Giovedì 12 Gennaio 2012 ore 19-20

The written word is a powerful form of communication and it has the capability to connect generations, enhance history and create vital feelings.

Before the written word, however,  body gestures were used as a means of communication.

BODY LANGUAGE  – essential, important, necessary  –  so why am I getting a blank stare?!?! Now that I understand ‘their’ expressions, phrasal verbs, idioms and hand gestures, how do I get ‘them’ to understand mine as an Italian???  Bring all of your Italian jokes, proverbs, body language and their meaning to discover the beauty of your own language!

Aperitif Time with Gemma!

Aperitif Time? No, English Time! – Martedì 6 Dicembre ore 19-20

Whose English Is It Anyway?!?!

Come join our fun-filled, interactive conversation hour learning the interesting and sometimes prominent differences between British and American English…vocabulary, pronunciation & attitude!  

Welcome to Hallo!  Servizi Linguistici.  Can I help you?

“I’d like to sign up for an English course but ….

STUDENT A:  Please can I request an American teacher.  American English is less formal and more relaxed than British English.  I have less difficulty with the American accent in general.”

STUDENT B:  I prefer the British English accent because the pronunciation is clear and easier to understand than the American accent.  I would like a British English teacher. 

AND YOU?

Do you eat crisps or chips?  Drive a lorry or a truck?  Go on holiday

or take a vacation?  Fix an appointment or make an appointment?

Call me??…or ring me??…when you get it straight!!!

JOINED BY YOUR SPECIAL GUESTS:  Joe (our British English teacher from Nottingham who is convinced that ‘Alright’ means ‘Hi’!) & Gemma (our American English teacher from New Jersey who loves a good cup of CAWFEE!).

Riprende l’Aperitif Time? No, English Time! – Giovedì 27 Ottobre 2011 ore 19-20

Have you ever had a holiday from hell?

Aperitif Time with Charlotte!

Aperitif Time? No, English Time! Lunedì 17 Maggio 18-19

Hallo! Music with Cristina!

Hallo! Music – Martedì 11 Maggio ore 18-19

How easy do you find making small talk ? Are you a cat/dog, tea/coffee, book/film person? Let’s find out!

Aperitif Time with Louise!

Aperitif Time? No, English Time! Lunedì 10 maggio 2010 18-19

 Is having widespread advertising good for a society? What about advertising aimed at children?

Let’s talk about how the development of modern advertising has affected our culture.

                                                                 Aperitif Time with Jackie

Aperitif Time – Venerdì 22 gennaio 2010

Aperitif Time with Diego