Thursday, October 23, 2008

Picture of the week


The word paparazzo (plural: paparazzi) was introduced by the 1960 film "La Dolce Vita" directed by Federico Fellini. One of the characters in the film is a news photographer named Paparazzo (played by Walter Santesso). Nowadays this term is used to name photographers who take unstaged and/or candid photographs of celebrities.

Word of the day

Figo!

Slang word, it means "Cool".

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Word of the day

Salve!

Informal greeting, it can be used anytime to greet friends or colleagues.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Word of the day

Stammi bene!

Used as an informal leave taking, common among friends and colleagues, its meaning is close to "take care". You shouldn't use it in formal situations.

Classes and fees

Ciao a tutti!

Listed below my services and fees


Beginner class:

Twice a week, each time 1.5 hours - 350 rmb per month (total 8 times, each Wednesday - Friday - time: 19.15 - 20.45)

Individual lessons:

At you own pace, each lesson lasts 60 minutes - 100 rmb per lesson


Teaching material: Text-books for Chinese and English speakers (class courses use only Chinese based tex-book).
The fees above do not include the text-book and exercise book.
Photocopies and extra curricula materials are provided at no cost.
All classes will be held in my place, individual lessons can be held anywhere within the island.
Italian for special purposes (microlinguistics area) can be discussed directly with the learner.