Parliamo Italiano!

Parliamo Italiano!

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

COURSES IN THE TEACHER’S HOME

Fast and flexible language learning

For some people, a traditional language school may not be the best option for learning a language. We have a solution that offers personalized tuition in a unique setting: immersion language courses in the teacher’s home. This service matches learners with an experienced language teacher in the country of their choice. The result? A personalized learning experience that delivers the fastest possible language progress. 


About the Courses

  • A choice of 15, 20, 25 or 30 teaching hours per week – a truly intensive language course. 
  • Open to participants of all levels, with no age limit. 
  • Language immersion from first thing in the morning to last thing at night. 
  • Live, study and explore the destination with an authentic guide to local culture. 
  • Full board provided. 
  • Personalized tuition, tailored to the learner’s needs – the fastest way to achieve your goals.
Perfect for...

  • Learners with little time who need fast, targeted progress, for example business learners.
  • People who do not thrive in a traditional classroom environment. 
  • Learners with a disability (some teachers specialize in students with a physical or learning disability). 
  • Anyone seeking the most authentic and complete cultural immersion.We offer courses “in the teacher’s home” in a huge variety of cities and towns around the world. 

We offer courses “in the teacher’s home” in a huge variety of cities and towns. Teachers often live in smaller towns or in the suburbs of large towns. This offers you an authentic experience of local life, not the traditional “tourist trail”, although your teacher will also be an excellent guide to the famous local sites. With years of experience in language travel, we can help you find the destination that best suits your goals, as well as your budget.

Live and Study at your Own Private Italian Teacher's Home

The experience includes accommodation and all meals, and you will participate fully in your host teacher’s social and family life after class. Most importantly, you will feel part of the family.

As you are living in your host teacher’s home and using the language constantly, the learning process continues all day - not just during lessons, but all the time: during meals, on trips and when enjoying activities.


This is the most intensive language immersion we offer. Perfect for those individuals who do not want a classroom setting, would like tailor made private tuition and enjoy the experience of living with a host family.
Learn your chosen language at your own pace, each day live in the language, chat over breakfast, enjoys lessons in the teachers home followed by social times speaking only the language you are learning with family members.
Think of yourself as a guest in the home of your teacher!




Monday, June 6, 2016

Parliamo Italiano!

Parliamo Italiano!

Italiano per tutti! Impariamo di più sull’Italia: la sua lingua, la sua cultura, la sua cucina…

Benvenuti!

Parliamo Italiano introduces, enhances and incorporates the beauty, history and charm of Italian culture into your community. Parliamo Italiano is a gathering place that educates, serves and inspires individuals who are seeking to enjoy or learn more about the culture and heritage of Italian people.

Welcome to Parliamo Italiano! This web site is your internet door to what our company is offering you as it creates a new cultural environment in our community.

Parliamo Italiano arranges Italian lessons in Houston, McAllen and Monterrey for corporate and private individuals on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.

Our Italian tutors teach at some of the world's largest companies as well as in hundreds of homes across Houston, McAllen and Monterrey to students learning Italian for pleasure or looking to gain a qualification.

Our team of professional Italian tutors are all native and qualified and will get you speaking Italian quickly and in a friendly environment.

Parliamo Italiano offers events and activities that are important to Houston, McAllen and Monterrey diverse population. It is a gathering place and learning space where programs, services, events and activities focus on the positive spirit of Italian Culture. The hope and vision of Parliamo Italiano is to provide and preserve Italian culture and heritage not only for today, but for generations to come.

Whether you are of Italian ancestry yourself or are a "citizen of the world" interested in learning more about this dynamic country and its people, Parliamo Italiano has something to offer you. 

Italian Conversation Online.

We will talk with you in Italian for $10.00

Do you want to practice your Italian conversation? Or just simply want to have a conversation?

We can casually speak with you in Italian to help you gain confidence in speech and pronunciation.

If you would like to have a general chat, about everyday topics. We are more than happy to do so. We can talk about life, hobbies, food and culture, travelling, the world, politics, the environment, friendships and relationships, spirituality and life theories etc...

We can even offer you some intuitive friendly advice if you just want someone to talk to.

We love to meet new people and make new friends, learn about different cultures and lifestyles... and we love to chat!

We will speak with you in Italian for 45 minutes on Skype..... for $10.00

Please feel free to message us before ordering the service.

Italian Language Conversation - Online and Face-to-Face.

Private one-on-one Italian Tutoring.

Our Conversation Online will help you:
» Increase your Italian speaking and listening skills
» Improve your Italian pronunciation
» Enhance your career opportunities
» Gain more confidence when speaking in Italian

Studies show that private mentoring and classes can increase your learning skills by up to 75%!

In addition by taking Italian classes online, you can learn in the location where you are most comfortable.

Italian Conversation Online.

Our mission is to help people and students improve their language conversation skills through our unique schedule-friendly system. You will quickly learn Italian through customized one-on-one lessons, and live conversations.

Our teachers are all qualified and experienced language teachers and mentors whose first language is Italian.
They all have extensive experience teaching Italian as a second language in their country and around the world. 

Our online Italian conversation challenge students in a safe and positive environment. Our lesson plans are designed to be fun, challenging, and informative. One of the biggest benefits of learning a foreign language online is that you can speak with your instructor from the comfort of your own home or office in real time.

So get started!!!

Who is it for?

For anyone who has a level of fluency in Italian (intermediate or advanced) who wishes to practice their verbal expression, improve their comprehension skills in a structured class. You will be gently corrected while speaking in order to gain better oral fluency. Every online session lasts 45 minutes.

How Does It Work?
After evaluating your current level of Italian and your objectives with an adviser, a teacher will arrange with you a 30-minutes Language Session at a day and time most convenient for you.

The session will take place via Internet with Skype

Conversation Topics.

Conversation Topics
In order to improve your language skills, your conversation with your teacher should be as diverse as possible. This way you can acquire a broad vocabulary and learn all the different sentence structures in a language. Below you can find some suggestions for conversation topics that would guide you to achieve this.

Comparing
An interesting aspect of getting to know somebody from another country, it's to learn about their culture. One way to do this is to compare the differences between the two countries, such as pace of life, type of jobs, quality of life, cuisine, drinking habits, how people spend their spare time, ethnic makeup, social structure, climate, topography, educational system, ....

Traveling
Keen language learners are often also keen travelers. Ask your teachers if they like traveling, what are the most interesting places they have been to, what they think are the best holiday destinations, what are their country's most popular tourist attractions, if they prefer traveling on their own or taking a package tour, what they miss most when they are away from home, if they are planning to travel shortly. Ask them if they have ever met anyone interesting while on a journey or if they have ever come across any unusual food or drink.

Hypothetical Situations
One way to practice grammar is to talk about hypothetical situations. While this is not a topic in itself, you can always ask hypothetical questions in most topics of conversation. Not only would this spice up your conversation, but it would also be a good way to practice some difficult verb tenses. Take, for example, the topics above. If you and your teacher are talking about your jobs, you can ask: "If you had the choice of doing any job, what would it be?" If you are talking about your language partner country's economical and political problems, you can ask: "If you were the president, what would you do first?" If the topic of conversation is travelling, you can ask: "If you had to choose a country to live in for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?" The possibilities are limited only by your imagination!

Music
This is without a doubt a much loved topic and you should make the most of it. Ask your conversation partner what their favorite group / singer / radio station / type of music are. Ask them when and how often they listen to music, if they often go to live concerts, if certain music brings memories to their mind, if there is any kind of music they can't stand, if they play any musical instruments, if they can sing, if they have ever sung karaoke, if they know the lyrics of a song in their practicing language. If you are talking to a foreigner you can ask who the most popular singers in their country are and if they can now listen to them on the radio.

Expressing your opinion
One way to get a good command of a language is being able to express your opinion about any topic. As with hypothetical questions, expressing your opinion will enrich and enliven the conversation, however do not be a know-it-all, but respect the opinion of your conversation partner and try to keep an open mind if you disagree with them. You can ask an opinion on nearly everything. Take, for example, music. You can ask your conversation partner how their opinion of good music has changed over their lifetime, if they consider CDs to be expensive or what they think about downloading free MP3s from the internet. Be extra careful when talking about religion and politics, as people tend to get quite passionate about them.

Have you ever ...?
Another way to start an interesting topic, is to ask the "Have you ever ...?" question. Here are some examples:
* Have you ever been on TV?
* Have you ever sung in public?
* Have you ever dyed your hair blond?
* Have you ever eaten frogs' legs?
* Have you ever received a present that you really hated?
* Have you ever walked into a lamppost?
* Have you ever cooked a meal by yourself for more than 15 people?
* Have you ever fallen or stumbled in front of others?
* Have you done volunteer work?
* Have you ever free-climbed a tree?
* Have you ever had a close relative who lived to over 100?
* Have you ever ridden a horse?
* Have you ever tried any extreme sports?
* Have you ever seen a car accident?
* Have you ever been mugged?
* Have you ever driven a sports car?
* Have you ever broken a bone?
* Have you ever cheated on an exam?
* Have you ever fallen in love at first sight?
* Have you ever met a celebrity?
* Have you ever slept in a tent?

Other topics
Ordering food, describing a person, shopping, clothes and fashion, money, celebrities, gossip, food & eating, meeting people, sports, marriage, children, education, books, computers, science and technology, annoying things.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees

Our Prices.
All prices below are for private Italian tuition and include travel costs and basic materials. Your tutor will be able to recommend a textbook for you to purchase if necessary.

We can cater for larger groups and for any length of lesson so if you need something that you can't see below then please get in touch. 

1. Italian Language Classes & Italian Conversation Classes - Houston, McAllen and Monterrey.

Italian Lessons at your home, office or teacher home.
Standard Lesson Length: 1.5 hours.

One-to-One Italian Language Classes:
Italian Language Classes are most effective with 1-to-1 tutoring. While it costs twice as much as the small group rate, the speed of learning can be twice as fast. For students who are advancing beyond the basics, this is the best approach. Students have different strengths and areas for improvement, different interests and learning styles. 1-to-1 is the best approach, including a flexible schedule.

LESSONS. One-to-one tuition at your home or office:
USD 19.00 per 1 hour lesson.
USD 22.00 per 1.5 hours lesson.

LESSONS. Two-to-one tuition at your home or office:
USD 28.00 per 1 hour lesson.
USD 31.00 per 1.5 hours lesson.

CONVERSATION. One-to-one tuition at your home or office:
USD 14.00 per 1 hour lesson.
USD 17.00 per 1.5 hours lesson.

CONVERSATION. Two-to-one tuition at your home or office:
USD 23.00 per 1 hour lesson.
USD 26.00 per 1.5 hours lesson.

Small Group Italian Language Classes:
Our Small Group language classes are much more effective than larger classes of 10 students or more, common at other Italian Language schools. Great for families or friends who want to study together. If the students create their own group, they can choose study dates/times convenient to them.

LESSONS. Groups for 1 hour at your home or office:
Group of 3: USD 36.00
Group of 4: USD 43.00
Group of 5: USD 49.00
Group of 6: USD 54.00

LESSONS. Groups for 1.5 hours at your home or office:
Group of 3: USD 39.00
Group of 4: USD 46.00
Group of 5: USD 52.00
Group of 6: USD 57.00

CONVERSATION. Groups for 1 hour at your home or office:
Group of 3: USD 31.00
Group of 4: USD 38.00
Group of 5: USD 44.00
Group of 6: USD 49.00

CONVERSATION. Groups for 1.5 hours at your home or office:
Group of 3: USD 34.00
Group of 4: USD 41.00
Group of 5: USD 47.00
Group of 6: USD 52.00

For our long term courses we have 5% discount available.
Your first assessment class of 30 minutes is FREE.
Classes are paid for in advance, but you can change your hours with your personal teacher to suit your lifestyle.
You will never lose your lesson hours by changing the class day or time, but please tell your teacher in advance.

Payment for classes is in USD Currency.
Payment for classes is made by PayPal, Western Union, Bank Transfer System.
Please, contact our consultants for payment, they will help you to choose the most suitable way of payment.

2. Online Italian Language Classes & Italian Conversation Classes.

Online Language Courses (Skype).
Standard Lesson Length: 45 minutes.

One-to-One Italian Language Classes:
Italian Language Classes are most effective with 1-to-1 tutoring. While it costs twice as much as the small group rate, the speed of learning can be twice as fast. For students who are advancing beyond the basics, this is the best approach. Students have different strengths and areas for improvement, different interests and learning styles. 1-to-1 is the best approach, including a flexible schedule.

LESSONS. One-to-one tuition online via Skype:
USD 13.00 per 45 minutes lesson.
USD 16.00 per 1 hour lesson.

LESSONS. Two-to-one tuition online via Skype:
USD 20.00 per 45 minutes lesson.
USD 23.00 per 1 hour lesson.

CONVERSATION. One-to-one tuition online via Skype:
USD 10.00 per 45 minutes lesson.
USD 12.00 per 1 hour lesson.

CONVERSATION. Two-to-one tuition online via Skype:
USD 17.00 per 45 minutes lesson.
USD 19.00 per 1 hour lesson.

Small Group Italian Language Classes:
Our Small Group language classes are much more effective than larger classes of 10 students or more, common at other Italian Language schools. Great for families or friends who want to study together. If the students create their own group, they can choose study dates/times convenient to them.

LESSONS. Groups for 45 minutes, online via Skype:
Group of 3: USD 26.00
Group of 4: USD 31.00
Group of 5: USD 35.00
Group of 6: USD 38.00

LESSONS. Groups for 1 hour, online via Skype:
Group of 3: USD 29.00
Group of 4: USD 34.00
Group of 5: USD 38.00
Group of 6: USD 41.00

LESSONS. Groups for 1.5 hours, online via Skype:
Group of 3: USD 35.00
Group of 4: USD 40.00
Group of 5: USD 44.00
Group of 6: USD 47.00

CONVERSATION. Groups for 45 minutes, online via Skype:
Group of 3: USD 23.00
Group of 4: USD 28.00
Group of 5: USD 32.00
Group of 6: USD 35.00

CONVERSATION. Groups for 1 hour, online via Skype:
Group of 3: USD 25.00
Group of 4: USD 30.00
Group of 5: USD 34.00
Group of 6: USD 37.00

CONVERSATION. Groups for 1.5 hours, online via Skype:
Group of 3: USD 30.00
Group of 4: USD 35.00
Group of 5: USD 39.00
Group of 6: USD 42.00

For our long term courses we have 5% discount available.
Your first assessment class of 30 minutes is FREE.
Classes are paid for in advance, but you can change your hours with your personal teacher to suit your lifestyle.
You will never lose your online hours by changing the class day or time, but please tell your teacher in advance.

Payment for classes is in USD Currency.
Payment for classes is made by PayPal, Western Union, Bank Transfer System.
Please, contact our consultants for payment, they will help you to choose the most suitable way of payment.

3. Italian Conversation Meetup Groups - Help Us Keep Our Heritage Alive!

Who can be a member?
  • Anyone can become a member of the group "Parliamo Italiano".
The "Parliamo Italiano" membership benefits includes but are not limited to:
a) special discounts for our public events
b) participation to our private activities
c) participation to courses and club lessons
d) special discounts for restaurants, shops and other business partners
Our mission is to promote an appreciation of Italian language and culture through social engagement. We help people with a strong interest in Italy connect with one another, both online and in person.  Membership is FREE and we're open to all levels of Italian language from zero to native fluency.

It doesn't cost any money to be a member! Many of the events cost money (food, drinks, admission, etc.) which is why you can pick and choose which ones you attend. Some of our events are spendy, and some are free! Keep in mind that the organizers do have to pay dues to run this group. If you have a good time and can donate few bucks, please do. It goes a long way to help cover the costs of running the meetup group.

Meetup Group Rules:
1. Events are only open to registered members who RSVP for that event.
2. Members must be at least 18 years of age for our events, 21+ for bar events.
3. Members are responsible to find and check in with us as soon as they arrive.
4. Members who cannot make it must cancel RSVP 24 hours BEFORE an event, allowing members on WAITING LIST to be added.
5. Members who RSVP but do not show up 3 times will be removed from the group.
6. Members who just show up that are not on RSVP list will be removed from the group, WAITING LIST does not count.
7. No business promoting or dating group behavior will be tolerated.
- We REMOVE members that break our rules, are rude, aggressive or socially inappropriate towards our members.
- Donations will be accepted to cover the costs and help us to keep this group running.

Phone Interpreter

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On-Demand Telephone Interpreting

We will help you with almost any issue related to Italy for $10.00

Telephone Interpreting, connect your company to the world.

We can call anyone within Italy. We can write something. We can do some research. We can do many things in order to help you with Italy and the Italian language. Just name it and we will help you.

Need to speak to an Italian customer/supplier who doesn't speak English? Stop worrying about that, We can help you!

Price refers to a 15-minute call and/or business email.
Clients will use their own telephone to make calls.
For special requests please contact us first.

We value your trust. We are committed to creating long-term relationships with our clients, and ensuring your security and privacy is our top priority. For your protection, every phone interpreter is bound by strict confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and an enforced Code of Ethics.

We’ve got you covered no matter what industry you’re in. Leveraging technological innovation and the highest caliber telephone interpreters, Parliamo Italiano works with a diverse range of industries, including:
  • Medical & Healthcare
  • Financial & Banking
  • Insurance
  • Call Centers
  • Retail & Customer Service
  • Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
  • Telecommunications & Utilities
  • Educational Institutions
  • Government Agencies
  • Courts & Legal Systems
Increase your Business with our Telephone Interpreting Service.
Instant access to phone interpreters for your Italian speaking customers is imperative in today’s global economy. Parliamo Italiano makes this easy and cost-effective, allowing you to efficiently conduct business—in Italy.

We can help no matter how big or small your company is. We are committed to transparency with no hidden fees or minimums.

To learn more or get started, give us a call today.

Monterrey Meetup Group.

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"Monterrey Meetup Groups"
1. Portal del Norte, General Zuazua, Nuevo Leon.
2. Calle Valle del Bosque, Valle de las Puentes,
San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon.

Benvenuti!!!

Benvenuti al gruppo meetup Italiano!
Se cercate altri che parlano Italiano, avete interesse nella lingua, cultura e tutto quello che e' inerente all'Italia, non avete piu' bisogno di cercare (altrove) - inscrivetevi al nostro gruppo. Non vediamo l'ora di incontrarvi.

Welcome to the Italian meetup group!
If you are looking for others who speak Italian, interested in the language, culture and all things Italian, you don't need to look any further - join our group. We look forward to meeting you.

Bienvenidos a nuestros grupos!
Pasemosla bien juntos. Reunirse para disfrutar de una película en el cine, salir a cenar, caminar por la ciudad, correr o hacer un tour por algún barrio. Esa es la propuesta de esta gran comunidad -de la red a la vida real- que reúne personas de todo el mundo con el sencillo objetivo de hacer amigos y compartir un buen rato.

Estamos formando un grupo para todos los que quieran aprender o seguir aprendiendo italiano a través de conversaciones.

Misión del grupo es promover la apreciación de la lengua y cultura italiana a través de conversación en lengua italiana, clases de cocina, el cine, el arte, la música, la literatura, degustación de vinos, los deportes, los viajes y el compromiso social. Voy a ayudar a la gente con un fuerte interés en Italia se conectan entre sí, tanto en línea como en persona.

Sólo hay un secreto para aprender a hablar con fluidez otro idioma: practicarlo todas las veces que puedas, lo más que puedas y con quien puedas! Un intercambio de idiomas es mucho más eficaz que una clase de lengua tradicional, ya que se trata de una reunión informal, donde puedes conversar libremente sin estrés por una evaluación formal. Por esta razón aprovecha la oportunidad de practicar en un entorno relajado y agradable! No es necesario tener un alto nivel, sólo hace falta tener ganas de lanzarse y no tardarás en ver los resultados. Tendrás la posibilidad de hablar con nativos y bilingüe, aprendiendo expresiones formales, como informales, además de hacer nuevos amigos y al mismo tiempo aprender sobre diferentes culturas. Te esperamos. ¡Hasta pronto!

Este es tambien un grupo para todos los amantes de la cocina, a los que disfrutan comiendo bien o quieren aprender a cocinar, para cualquier nivel. Divertirse creando platos diferentes, sanos y deliciosos o con una buena comida casera. Estoy seguro que será agradable y divertido. Además, ¿quieres conocer nuevas personas y hacer amigos con tus mismas aficiones?. Esta es una buena oportunidad para ti. Cocinar es una de las grandes pasiones en la vida. En este meetup podrás descubrirlo.

This meetup group is for anyone who likes Italy and the Italian culture.

Although it's called the Italian Language group, a lot of our members don't speak Italian - they just celebrate Italian culture. That means that non-Italian speakers are welcome to join us at events! If you want to practice your Italian, you're encouraged to, but it's not necessary.

This group offers both social events (house parties, dinners, cooking workshops, meal sharing and wine tasting) and Italian conversation. You'll meet people who are interested in language, travel, cooking, and good food & wine; it's an interesting and fun group of people who are very welcoming. Newcomers will feel welcome, so please join us!

Our events will feature homemade food sampling prepared by the members of our group.

The group is open to foodies and amateurs cooks with the goal of finding a good balance for each event, try amazing food, share stories of life, travel and have fun together: this will make everyone happy!

Please contact us if you have any questions.

And if you are interested to improve your Italian language skills, I'll be happy to help you. Get a head start by visiting our conversation group on Skype: italianclubtx

A presto!

Join one of our Groups! - Únete a nuestros Grupos!

Want to speak the Italian Language with other "appassionati" della Bella Lingua?  Make new friends and network with native and non-native Italian speakers?

You've come to the right Meetup. The Monterrey Italian Language Meetup group offers you that opportunity. We schedule a variety of events in Monterrey that provide our "soci" with the opportunity to speak Italian at an intermediate or higher level, meet other Italians and Italian culture lovers and participate in Italian cultural, recreational and language events throughout Monterrey, NL.

Here's a selection of events we've held in the past:
  • "Porta Da Mangiare e Bere" feste (pot-luck buffets)
  • "Pizze Fatte Da Noi" feste (homemade pizza)
  • "Cena e Cinema" (dinner & a movie)
  • "Ora Felice dopo Lavoro" (Happy Hour after work)
  • "La Grigliata" (BBQs)
  • "Mangiamo Insieme" (fixed price Italian restaurant dining)
  • "Italian Film Festivals"
  • "Wine Tastings"

Learn to make the classic dessert Tiramisu and the lemon-flavored liqueur Limoncello yourself!
Learn to speak Italian while Learning to Cook Italian Food!

We invite you to join the Monterrey Italian Language Meetup and look forward to meeting you at one of our events.

*Please note that in order to maintain some kind of reliability with the group, members with 3 "no shows" to events will automatically be removed form the group out of respect for the organizers and other members.

​Group Rules.

Our mission is to promote an appreciation of Italian language and culture through social engagement. We help people with a strong interest in Italy connect with one another, both online and in person. Membership is FREE and we're open to all levels of Italian language from zero to native fluency.

It doesn't cost any money to be a member! Many of the events cost money (food, drinks, admission, etc.) which is why you can pick and choose which ones you attend. Some of our events are spendy, and some are free! Keep in mind that the organizers do have to pay dues to run this group. If you have a good time and can donate a buck or two, please do. It goes a long way to help cover the costs of running the meetup group.

Meetup Group Rules:
1. Events are only open to registered members who RSVP for that event.
2. Members must be at least 18 years of age for our events, 21+ for bar events.
3. Members are responsible to find and check in with us as soon as they arrive.
4. Members who cannot make it must cancel RSVP 24 hours BEFORE an event, allowing members on WAITING LIST to be added.
5. Members who RSVP but do not show up 3 times will be removed from the group.
6. Members who just show up that are not on RSVP list will be removed from the group, WAITING LIST does not count.
7. No business promoting or dating group behavior will be tolerated.
- We REMOVE members that break our rules, are rude, aggressive or socially inappropriate towards our members.

-Somos un grupo creciente de hombres y mujeres de varias edades que buscan asistir a eventos culturales, sociales, deportivos y artísticos, así como discutir temas de actualidad, con la finalidad de conocer gente nueva, ampliar nuestro círculo social y hacer nuevos amigos. No importa si eres soltero, casado, tu edad, género, religión, ideas políticas ni ningún otro aspecto de tu persona, ya que buscamos dialogar, compartir experiencias y reflexiones sobre diversos temas, así como también establecer vínculos de amistad, relaciones de pareja o algún otro interés humano que pueda generarse entre nosotros!

Italian Conversation Group

The Italian Conversation Group
Houston & McAllen (Texas)

​Benvenuti Italian Language Lovers!!!

Benvenuti al gruppo meetup italiano!
Se cercate altri che parlano Italiano, avete interesse nella lingua, cultura e tutto quello che e' inerente all'Italia, non avete piu' bisogno di cercare (altrove) - inscrivetevi al nostro gruppo. Non vediamo l'ora di incontrarvi.

Welcome to the Italian meetup group!
If you are looking for others who speak Italian, interested in the language, culture and all things Italian, you don't need to look any further - join our group. We look forward to meeting you.

​"Parliamo Italiano!" The Italian Conversation Group.

Interested in maintaining your Italian?
Consider: "
The Italian Language Conversation Group".

Our Italian Conversation Group was created for the purpose of maintaining, promoting and increasing the Italian Culture. Our events thrive on the spontaneity, generosity and enthusiasm of our members.

Most group members live Houston, McAllen or bordering towns. Meeting attendees have various levels of proficiency; some are quite fluent, while others mostly listen. However, no English or Spanish is spoken, and no lessons are given. There are no assigned books or topics of conversation.

Nato come estemporaneo gruppo di conversazione italiana, The Italian Conversation Group è divenuto un punto di riferimento sociale e culturale sia per gli italiani residenti nell’area metropolitana di Houston e McAllen che per americani o stranieri che nutrono un serio interesse per la cultura e per la lingua italiana.
Il nostro principale obiettivo è quello di promuovere la cultura e l'uso della lingua italiana, attraverso la conversazione informale, senza quindi l'impegno di abbonamenti, iscrizioni e frequenza di regolari corsi di lingua.
The Italian Conversation Group garantisce un dialogo tra italiani e persone residenti in queste aree geografiche, offrendo un luogo che si presta allo scambio di reciproche esperienze e di preziose informazioni socio-culturali riguardanti sia l'Italia che gli Stati Uniti. Esso è pertanto utilissimo sia ai neo-arrivati, che a coloro i quali intendono mantenere vivo il loro interesse o ottenere informazioni su attualità, attività culturali e viaggi.
I nostri incontri consentono ai nostri membri di conversare in un'atmosfera tranquilla, rilassata e familiare. Le nostre non sono feste, ma festive riunioni. Alle riunioni si incontra nuova gente, si chiacchiera del più e del meno o, se lo si desidera, di cose serie; si prendono contatti, si fanno nuove amicizie, ci si informa su novità, leggi, servizi, percorsi turistici alternativi, ricette, pubblicazioni, mostre d’arte e attività culturali sia italiane che locali, il tutto assaggiando prodotti e vini italiani e verificando le ottime abilità culinarie di alcuni dei nostri partecipanti.
L’atmosfera è rilassata e conviviale. Il nostro gruppo e' frequentato in egual misura da italiani, americani e stranieri provenienti da ogni parte del mondo. Il livello di conversazione non è prestabilito e dipende interamente dall'abilità e dall'esperienza dei partecipanti. Ai nostri incontri la conversazione italiana è d'obbligo. Registratevi al nostro sito. L'operazione é gratuita, e i vostri dati personali non saranno mai resi accessibili ad alcuna entità privata, commerciale o pubblica.
Grazie per esservi uniti a noi in questa eccitante avventura.
Speriamo d'incontrarvi alla prossima riunione!

The Italian Conversation Group began when several friends got together to practice speaking Italian. The group remained fairly small for about a year – in fact, one time only a single person showed up. The gatherings took place in restaurants but when the group grew, it became impossible to manage the meetings and keep our 'ragione d'essere'– converse in Italian – alive. After trying a few more cafés and restaurants, it was decided to attempt a more cordial atmosphere by meeting in private homes.
Accessibility to our meetings is defined by one simple rule: as long as the participant makes a sincere effort to speak Italian, s/he is always welcome to join in. In fact, at the meetings we do not speak English, Spanish or other languages. Thus, while we remain open to new members, it is in our sole interest that The Italian Conversation Group does not slip into the format of a generic party. We therefore discourage our members from inviting friends who do not speak Italian.
The only reason we feel compelled to formulate these thoughts in English or Spanish is to include in this discourse those individuals whose language skills have not achieved full proficiency. It would be unfair, assuming that everyone approaching our group is capable to discern advanced Italian.
We nevertheless hold true our rule: at the meetings, Italian is required and expected.
At the meetings, 'italiano' is spoken at all levels. You will fit right in, whether you are capable to set off on a philosophical dissertation, or you need to learn how to order at the restaurant.
Members' skills vary from beginners to native speakers.
Accompanied by the fine food and wines our members bring, our meetings are the perfect environments for a non-Italian member who is interested in our culture and language to hear the native tongue here, at home.
Our members can meet a variety of people who have already developed an interest in our secular traditions and language, and expand their network and acquaintances.
Our meetings have become the checkpoint of all the Italians who arrive in Houston or McAllen and the polar information center of anyone who is planning for a trip to Italy. Europeans have fed their nostalgia of the old continent and retrieved those colorful habits and warm hospitality, which are the distinguished marks of the Italian culture.

So, next time you plan to make it to an event, pick-up some bread, grab some Italian cheese, or get some tiramisù, sherbet, Nutella or biscotti.
Wine consumption has never been a concern as it is done very moderately, convivial style.
If you have time, make something you like to cook.
Our events thrive on the spontaneity, generosity and enthusiasm of our members.
The Italian Conversation Group grows and prospers out of the continuing enthusiasm of our members and the generosity of those who host its meetings.

Our mission is to promote an appreciation of Italian language and culture through Italian language lessons, cooking lessons, film, art, music, literature, wine tastings, sports, travel and social engagement. We help people with a strong interest in Italy connect with one another, both online and in person.
We're the original Italian language meetup group in our area. Tutti possono aderire al nostro gruppo. Se ci aiuti a crescere... cresceremo insieme!
Want to find out more? Check our calendar to see the exact time and location of events and come join us. Read more about our activities.
* Quattro chiacchiere tra amici: These bi-weekly events offer the opportunity to practice your Italian with other very friendly and enthusiastic Italian language speakers in a highly informal and comfortable setting. Our group is at all levels of Italian proficiency from beginning to advanced and we all help each other. Parleremo di tutto e di niente, l'importante è stare in compagnia e farsi anche qualche risata.
* Cineforum italiano: Italian films are a wonderful way to share an Italian cultural experience.
* Let's Travel to Italy: Come experience Italy with our group and create memories that last a lifetime! Our group trips are limited to small groups of travelers.
* Tutti a tavola: We offer Italian cooking lessons where you can learn the art and traditions of Italian cooking while speaking Italian.
* L'aperitivo italiano: We enjoy Happy Hour events in Italian style. We often celebrate with our friends in the group. Cin-Cin!

And it doesn't stop there.
We're always looking for new opportunities to socialize while enjoying Italian language and culture.
We participate in guided museum tours, lectures, exhibits, street festivals, concerts, sporting events and cultural events at the Italian embassy and other locations. All the events are selected with the Italian and italophile in mind.
You'll see the exact time and location for events once you join our group.

If you are interested to join this group, please contact: 
Parliamo Italiano! for further information. 

​Our Events.

​The Italian Language Conversation Group consists of a diverse and friendly group of people who come together to converse in the Italian language.
Speaking entirely in Italian is very much encouraged. Most of the people speak at an intermediate or an advanced level. However, there are some native speakers as well as a few beginner.

The format for the meetings is open, which means you are free to roam around and speak to whomever you wish about any topic you wish. The more members that you interact with the more you will get to practice speaking in Italian. Some members are more comfortable listening to conversations, while others are more interested in actively participating in a conversation. Please do what makes you feel comfortable.

​Siete Tutti Invitati!

Lets Speak Italian! Parliamo Italiano! 
Meet Italian language and culture lovers in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Come make new "amici", learn and practice the language, be exposed to a different culture, tradition, and cuisine. We look forward to building a solid group that will lead us to nice friendships, theme parties, local outings, cultural trips and most of all lots of listen and talk Italian. All ages and levels welcome! If you are a beginner remember you learn a lot just by listening!

Benvenuti! Qui potrete incontrare amanti della cultura e della lingua Italiana in una atmosfera divertente e rilassante. Unitevi a noi per fare nuovi amici, imparare, o far pratica della lingua Italiana rendendovi così disponibili ad una cultura, a tradizioni ed anche perchè no, ad una cucina diversa! Siamo interessati a creare un gruppo che promuova nuove amicizie, feste a tema, gite, e viaggi culturali, ma più che altro ad imparare, ascoltare e parlare Italiano. Il Meetup Italiano non ha restrizioni di età, e tutti i livelli di comprensione sono benvenuti. Se siete principianti, all'inizio potete imparare moltissimo anche solo ascoltando.

Be a Host
If you're interested in hosting your own event, feel free to contact me or post a suggestion in the group. I'd love to have new event organizers. Please keep in mind that suggested events must be somewhat Italian related, and I reserve the right to remove events that are not.

Italian Conversation on Skype

We will talk with you in Italian for $10.00

Do you want to practice your Italian conversation? Or just simply want to have a conversation?

We can casually speak with you in Italian to help you gain confidence in speech and pronunciation.

If you would like to have a general chat, about everyday topics. We are more than happy to do so. We can talk about life, hobbies, food and culture, travelling, the world, politics, the environment, friendships and relationships, spirituality and life theories etc...

We can even offer you some intuitive friendly advice if you just want someone to talk to.

We love to meet new people and make new friends, learn about different cultures and lifestyles... and we love to chat!

We will speak with you in Italian for 45 minutes on Skype..... for $10.00

Please feel free to message us before ordering the service.

Italian Language Conversation - Online and Face-to-Face.

Private one-on-one Italian Tutoring.

Our Conversation Online will help you:
» Increase your Italian speaking and listening skills
» Improve your Italian pronunciation
» Enhance your career opportunities
» Gain more confidence when speaking in Italian

Studies show that private mentoring and classes can increase your learning skills by up to 75%!

In addition by taking Italian classes online, you can learn in the location where you are most comfortable.

Italian Conversation Online.

Our mission is to help people and students improve their language conversation skills through our unique schedule-friendly system. You will quickly learn Italian through customized one-on-one lessons, and live conversations.

Our teachers are all qualified and experienced language teachers and mentors whose first language is Italian.
They all have extensive experience teaching Italian as a second language in their country and around the world. 

Our online Italian conversation challenge students in a safe and positive environment. Our lesson plans are designed to be fun, challenging, and informative. One of the biggest benefits of learning a foreign language online is that you can speak with your instructor from the comfort of your own home or office in real time.

So get started!!!

Who is it for?

For anyone who has a level of fluency in Italian (intermediate or advanced) who wishes to practice their verbal expression, improve their comprehension skills in a structured class. You will be gently corrected while speaking in order to gain better oral fluency. Every online session lasts 45 minutes.

How Does It Work?
After evaluating your current level of Italian and your objectives with an adviser, a teacher will arrange with you a 30-minutes Language Session at a day and time most convenient for you.

The session will take place via Internet with Skype

Conversation Topics.

Conversation Topics
In order to improve your language skills, your conversation with your teacher should be as diverse as possible. This way you can acquire a broad vocabulary and learn all the different sentence structures in a language. Below you can find some suggestions for conversation topics that would guide you to achieve this.

Comparing
An interesting aspect of getting to know somebody from another country, it's to learn about their culture. One way to do this is to compare the differences between the two countries, such as pace of life, type of jobs, quality of life, cuisine, drinking habits, how people spend their spare time, ethnic makeup, social structure, climate, topography, educational system, ....

Traveling
Keen language learners are often also keen travelers. Ask your teachers if they like traveling, what are the most interesting places they have been to, what they think are the best holiday destinations, what are their country's most popular tourist attractions, if they prefer traveling on their own or taking a package tour, what they miss most when they are away from home, if they are planning to travel shortly. Ask them if they have ever met anyone interesting while on a journey or if they have ever come across any unusual food or drink.

Hypothetical Situations
One way to practice grammar is to talk about hypothetical situations. While this is not a topic in itself, you can always ask hypothetical questions in most topics of conversation. Not only would this spice up your conversation, but it would also be a good way to practice some difficult verb tenses. Take, for example, the topics above. If you and your teacher are talking about your jobs, you can ask: "If you had the choice of doing any job, what would it be?" If you are talking about your language partner country's economical and political problems, you can ask: "If you were the president, what would you do first?" If the topic of conversation is travelling, you can ask: "If you had to choose a country to live in for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?" The possibilities are limited only by your imagination!

Music
This is without a doubt a much loved topic and you should make the most of it. Ask your conversation partner what their favorite group / singer / radio station / type of music are. Ask them when and how often they listen to music, if they often go to live concerts, if certain music brings memories to their mind, if there is any kind of music they can't stand, if they play any musical instruments, if they can sing, if they have ever sung karaoke, if they know the lyrics of a song in their practicing language. If you are talking to a foreigner you can ask who the most popular singers in their country are and if they can now listen to them on the radio.

Expressing your opinion
One way to get a good command of a language is being able to express your opinion about any topic. As with hypothetical questions, expressing your opinion will enrich and enliven the conversation, however do not be a know-it-all, but respect the opinion of your conversation partner and try to keep an open mind if you disagree with them. You can ask an opinion on nearly everything. Take, for example, music. You can ask your conversation partner how their opinion of good music has changed over their lifetime, if they consider CDs to be expensive or what they think about downloading free MP3s from the internet. Be extra careful when talking about religion and politics, as people tend to get quite passionate about them.

Have you ever ...?
Another way to start an interesting topic, is to ask the "Have you ever ...?" question. Here are some examples:
* Have you ever been on TV?
* Have you ever sung in public?
* Have you ever dyed your hair blond?
* Have you ever eaten frogs' legs?
* Have you ever received a present that you really hated?
* Have you ever walked into a lamppost?
* Have you ever cooked a meal by yourself for more than 15 people?
* Have you ever fallen or stumbled in front of others?
* Have you done volunteer work?
* Have you ever free-climbed a tree?
* Have you ever had a close relative who lived to over 100?
* Have you ever ridden a horse?
* Have you ever tried any extreme sports?
* Have you ever seen a car accident?
* Have you ever been mugged?
* Have you ever driven a sports car?
* Have you ever broken a bone?
* Have you ever cheated on an exam?
* Have you ever fallen in love at first sight?
* Have you ever met a celebrity?
* Have you ever slept in a tent?

Other topics
Ordering food, describing a person, shopping, clothes and fashion, money, celebrities, gossip, food & eating, meeting people, sports, marriage, children, education, books, computers, science and technology, annoying things.

Parliamo Italiano!

Parliamo Italiano!

Italiano per tutti! Impariamo di più sull’Italia: la sua lingua, la sua cultura, la sua cucina…

Benvenuti!

Parliamo Italiano introduces, enhances and incorporates the beauty, history and charm of Italian culture into your community. Parliamo Italiano is a gathering place that educates, serves and inspires individuals who are seeking to enjoy or learn more about the culture and heritage of Italian people.

Welcome to Parliamo Italiano! This web site is your internet door to what our company is offering you as it creates a new cultural environment in our community.

Parliamo Italiano arranges Italian lessons in Houston, McAllen and Monterrey for corporate and private individuals on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.

Our Italian tutors teach at some of the world's largest companies as well as in hundreds of homes across Houston, McAllen and Monterrey to students learning Italian for pleasure or looking to gain a qualification.

Our team of professional Italian tutors are all native and qualified and will get you speaking Italian quickly and in a friendly environment.

Parliamo Italiano offers events and activities that are important to Houston, McAllen and Monterrey diverse population. It is a gathering place and learning space where programs, services, events and activities focus on the positive spirit of Italian Culture. The hope and vision of Parliamo Italiano is to provide and preserve Italian culture and heritage not only for today, but for generations to come.

Whether you are of Italian ancestry yourself or are a "citizen of the world" interested in learning more about this dynamic country and its people, Parliamo Italiano has something to offer you. 

Italian Conversation on Skype.

Practice and Learn Italian Online....

This is the easy and effective way for anyone to practice speaking Italian in partnership with an experienced, qualified online Italian teacher on Skype.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Migros PodClub

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Dolce metà 

Elisa e Cesare: Dolce metà (Italiano)
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Profumo d'Italia

Emma: Profumo d'Italia (Italiano)
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Licia domanda

Sauro e Nadja: Licia domanda (Italiano)
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​Tempo di caffè

Tempo di caffè (Italiano)
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​Al dente

Al dente (Italiano)
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