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DANTE PER TUTTI – Now on air
The Dante Alighieri Society of South Australia is proud to announce that our Circolo Studio Divina Commedia, lead by Ciro Pipolo, will broadcast a live monthly radio program, 'DANTE PER TUTTI', starting from Monday 18th February at Radio Italia Uno Adelaide...
read moreVita Nuova Newsletter – December 2018, Issue 28
Letter from the President “Una prova della correttezza del nostro agire educativo è la felicità del bambino.” (Maria Montessori) Dear Members, Welcome to the last issue of Vita Nuova for 2018. The quote above came to my mind while observing the joyfulness of over 150...
read moreVita Nuova Newsletter – October 2018, Issue 27
Letter from the President “La Lingua è la casa dell’uomo” (Societa’ Dante Alighieri, Il Mondo in Italiano) Dear Members, Welcome to the spring issue of Vita Nuova. The quote above was presented in September by the delegation from Rome of the Societa’ Dante Alighieri...
read moreA big thanks to our volunteers of our “La Befana Downunder” event. It’s people like you that make it happen!!!
Buona Befana a tutti !!!
La Befana : Italian Christmas Witch
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Contrary to common belief, witches are not solely evil old women with warts who fly around on broomsticks and laugh wickedly. The exception is La Befana, the gift-giving witch of Italy. Many wonder why children in Italy hang their stocking up on the night of the epiphany. This tradition dates back tTry something new this year!
Dante Alighieri Italian Short Courses
Jan – March 2019 Ciao Italia!
An Introduction to Italian
An 8-week hands-on course, full of Italian culture and fun! As well as the basics of Italian grammar, you’ll be introduced to Italian food, fashion and regions.
Lessons will take place from 17 January 2019 to 7 March 2019 @ 2 hours per week, for a total of 16 hours. Classes will be held at 262 Carrington St., Adelaide from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursdays.
COST: $240 – ONLY $15 p/hr. A minimum of 6 enrolments is required for the course to go ahead. Please contact the office for enrolments and payment details - info@ladantesa.com.
Did you know that becoming a member of The Society gets you discounts to museums & art galleries, even into The Vatican Museums in Rome. Join us! Request your membership form @ info@ladantesa.com
Dante Alighieri Italian Short Courses Jan – Feb 2019
If you understand this gift suggestion but want to refresh your congiuntivo & other Italian grammar, here’s another suggestion:
From Wednesday 16th Jan to Wed 20th Feb Dante Alighieri will be running a Short Italian Course to review and consolidate key features of Low Intermediate and Intermediate (B1/B2) level language structure and vocabulary … in a communicative and enjoyable atmosphere.
Lessons for 6 weeks, for a total of 12 hours, 2 hrs per week. Classes will be held at 262 Carrington St., Adelaide from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Wednesdays.
COST: $180 – ONLY $15 p/hr
Minimum of 6 enrolments required for course to go ahead.
To express your interest or for further information: info@ladantesa.com
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The Origins of Panettone and Pandoro
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The deliciousness of Panettone and Pandoro has made a trademark of the Italian culinary tradition, much appreciated in most of Europe. Discover its history and the differences that characterize these two delicacies.Some pics from out event today. Thank you to all involved. It couldn’t of happened without all the fantastic volunteers.
Until next near .... Buona Befana a tutti. #vivereallitaliana #labefana #dantealighierisociety
Some winners from the 2018 Schools Project for Italian Language. Well done to all the teachers and students involved.
Another year nearly gone...have you booked your event for The III Italian Cuisine Week? See program below. The GLOBO article by Emma Luxardo.
Opening night is here !!! @ Coccobello Restaurant
#branditaly #vivereallitaliana
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Le parole che in italiano hanno due significati opposti
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Si chiama enantiosemia il fenomeno che indica le parole che, nella nostra lingua, delineano una cosa e il suo esatto opposto. Ecco alcuni esempi...Dipinto: "Cena in Emmaus" di Caravaggio (1601-1602), National Gallery (London)
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