Belmonte Calabro
Submitted by iwanttobeinitaly on Sat, 05/15/2010 - 13:31In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
We called into Belmonte Calabro Centro Storico one evening and thought it was a really lovely place. Didn't do much more than have a mooch around and a drink but it seemed particularly well kept and the views over the sea from up there are spectacular. I doubt there would be many English speakers - if any at all - but you will be welcomed and helped I'm sure if you smile and start talking. Enjoy!!
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Belmonte Calabro
Submitted by Phyllis on Sun, 05/16/2010 - 17:18In reply to Belmonte Calabro by iwanttobeinitaly
Thank you...it is comforting to know that the people of Belmonte Calabro will probably be welcoming.
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You've Got Time ...............
Submitted by alan h on Sat, 05/15/2010 - 13:43In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
There is time to pick up some of the language - I'd suggest the Michel Thomas CDs [you can usually get them on eBay for about £30 on the 'Buy Now' system] Its suprising what you can pick up from the CDs, just listening in the car or at home. Good Luck
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Belmonte Calabro
Submitted by Phyllis on Sun, 05/16/2010 - 17:21In reply to You've Got Time ............... by alan h
I have some CDs that I have been listening to. If I don't start catching on pretty soon I will invest in the Michael Thomas CD. Thanks!
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Michel Thomas CDs
Submitted by Millsonka on Sun, 05/16/2010 - 14:07In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
I have a couple of those - someone sent them through to us, when they came free with The Guardian paper...aren't they fantastic!! I would certainly recommend them if you are looking to learn some Italian quickly, it's really easy to pick up. :-)
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Learning Italian
Submitted by cardi on Sun, 05/16/2010 - 17:53In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
I downloaded the Michel Thomas stuff for free with Limewire or Bitlord. The method is good but you don't want to refer to Michel himself for the pronounciation, he is a grammar man. His English/Italian student is good for the accent.I played those tapes in the car on my way down through France.I already speak the other Latin languages but that continuous blast of the Italian language helped me to converse pretty freely when I arrived. Well recommended.
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Satellite.
Submitted by cardi on Sun, 05/16/2010 - 18:01In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Just a thought but you can buy satellite dishes from Aldi or Lidl in UK very cheaply and if you point them at the Hotbird satellite almost half the clear channels are Italian. Apart from Rai , uno, due, tre, there are loads of others. Great for opera.
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