Welcome Elicat
Submitted by Annec on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 11:58In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Gala usually gets in first to say that, so I thought I'd pip her to the post :bigsmile: Sounds like you deal with the really posh stuff, which means it'll be way out of the league of us lot! But we'll be more than happy to come down and help in the summer in return for - y'know - a dip in some sleb's pool ......
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You never know Anne...
Submitted by elicat on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 12:09In reply to Welcome Elicat by Annec
My husband is a religious player of Super Enalotto. It is his goal to one day be able to afford the kind of house I sell to other people! For now, I'll post any and all house serf job announcements here ;-)
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In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Hi elicat - thanks for joining and the great intro. Looks like you have a lot to offer - we have a small girl which is growing up bilingual (and tri-cultural almost!) but one of the challenges we are finding is to create more opportunities for her to speak English with others (as there are few English expats in South Sicily and even fewer with kids!)if you have any questions about the site and how to use it please askronald
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Tri-cultural - don't you know it
Submitted by elicat on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 12:13Especially down south it seems like the local culture/dialect is a more important identity than the Italian one. My in-laws speak only dialect and it's so funny to hear my 4yo slip into it with them. His whole demeanor changes, apart from the language. All I can say is I find it totally worth it to go (far) out of my way to create opportunities for the kids to know other English speakers. All my efforts pay off in the great satisfaction of knowing that they can hold their own in several languages and cultures. Good luck to you!
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opportunities to speak English
Submitted by garda on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 15:12Ronald.... two words.... UK satellite tv. Oh that's three :-)I was worried my son wouldn't have enough English input as we mainly speak Italian at home. Solution: no Italian tv, just English language - problem solved! ;-)
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WELCOME
Submitted by Gala Placidia on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 14:48In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Hello Elisabeth. Anne and Ronald have managed to beat me in welcoming newcomers. This afternoon I have been quite busy, which explains my delay. Anyway, it is great to hear from you. I also managed to teach my two girls three languages and different cultures. They are adults now and have lived in different places around the world. This has been beneficial to them as it has broadened their culture and they are happy to be citizens of the world.Welcome again and we look forward to hearing more from you
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hi Elisabeth
Submitted by garda on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 15:13In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Hi Elisabeth, very nice to meet you....Welcome also to the property law group!
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