Parliamo Italiano!

Parliamo Italiano!

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Learn Italian in Italy

Learn Italian in Italy

​Practical Information.

Our objective: to make your life easier
We’re proud to see that the quality of our service is confirmed by our students’ high satisfaction rate. What’s the best indicator of this? Most students come to us via word of mouth, having been recommended ILC by a friend or acquaintance.

Course dates / Start of courses
In theory, general language courses start every Monday.
Some schools propose beginners courses at fixed dates. Official exam preparation courses are proposed 2 to 3 times per year at fixed dates.

Enrolment deadline
If you have made up your mind to travel abroad, do not delay in undertaking all of the steps. By enrolling on time, you benefit from more attractive prices on your flight and have more time to complete the necessary administrative steps (visa request, extension of your health insurance, announcement of your departure etc.). In addition, your wishes concerning  accommodation will be more easily satisfied if we can begin searching in advance.

How to enrol
Request the enrolment form and mail/fax it to us or send it to your enrolment agency.
*  We will confirm the course enrolment, accommodation and flight within seven days of receipt of your enrolment form. This confirmation has all the details of your course, accommodation and journey. A deposit is then to be paid within 10 days.
*  Information on low-cost flight prices will also be included, without any obligation.
*  We will send you the final invoice 5/6 weeks before your departure.You have to pay the outstanding amount, in Swiss Francs or in Foreign Currency before your departure.

Flights
ILC - Language studies abroad also proposes the booking of flights for all destinations, at very competitive prices, to you. Do not hesitate to ask us for an offer without obligation. If you mention it on the enrolment form, we will send you a price offer for a favourable flight, on an informative basis.

Insurance
ILC offers a wide range of insurance options, including cancellation fee insurance, baggage insurance and flight replacement insurance. You will receive detailed information with the confirmation of your course. For health insurance, you should contact your health insurer and make sure that you are covered abroad.

Last minute
Do you wish to travel abroad in the next few days? If circumstances don't allow for you to enrol a long time in advance, we can organise your stay in the space of a few days!

Arrival / Departure
The arrival day is Sunday, the departure therefore takes place on Saturday. It is possible to arrive before the weekend on request. In this case, the additional nights will be invoiced.

Transfers
For every destination, transfer to your accommodation from the airport or railway station can be organized. This option is particularly suitable after a long flight. Depending on your degree of autonomy abroad and your knowledge of the country you are visiting, you can also get to your accommodation by taxi, train or bus. These solutions are often cheaper than those suggested by schools.

Travel documents
All of your travel documents are provided to you approximately 10 days prior to your departure. They include a travel guide, the detailed description of your accommodation, your plane ticket, your flight plan as well as general information on the school and your destination. In addition, we provide you with documentation which is as complete as possible on the chosen country.

Pocket money
It is difficult to articulate a precise amount. This depends on your personal needs, the cost of living of the country, the type of accommodation (without meals/half board/full board) as well as the desired activities and excursions. We recommend between CHF 150.–/EUR 100.–  and CHF 300.–/EUR 200.– of pocket money per week.

Bank holidays
Teaching does not take place on bank holidays (national holidays etc.). If the classes are not compensated for by our partner schools, the missed hours are not refunded.

Size of schools:
Small schools (S)

Studying in a school with 30 to 70 participants has many advantages: a relaxed friendly environment, concerned teachers, and small classes. However, the full range of levels and course types is not always available.

Medium-sized schools (M)
With 70 to 100 students, they combine the advantages of small and large schools: good technical equipment, a wide range of activities, many levels, personal contact and good flexibility.

Large schools (L)
Schools with 100 to 300 students offer courses for almost every level, an excellent technical infrastructure and a wide range of activities.

Very large schools (XL)
Schools with over 300 participants offer the same advantages as large schools, although it will be very difficult for you to meet all the other students!

​Destinations.

Choose your destination.....
We offer you a wide range of destinations and carefully selected schools. Our courses cover many of the world’s most popular languages, along with some that are not so common. In addition to the large choice that we offer, we are usually able to satisfy a specific request.

Learn Italian in Italy.
There is an Italian mystery, and this not only lies in the age-old recipe for pasta with gorgonzola nor that of various antipasti. How did a former empire, which occupied two-thirds of the known world by force of its terrifying armies only two thousand years ago, become the uncontested kingdom of the Dolce Vita?

It is enough to visit the theatres, thermal baths and stadiums of Rome to understand that the ancient culture was also based around knowing how to live well.
Since its earliest days, in fact since the time when the Etruscans laid the foundations of a new civilisations on seven hills, Italy has alwys welcomed empire builders who know how to enjoy life’s pleasures. Is it something to do with the climate? Yes, but it’s also about a faith in beauty which the Italians possess. How else could the miracle that is Florence which, during the Renaissance inherited all of the architectural delights of the era, be possible? It is also subject to a real competition of elegance with other cities, with Venice in the lead. Milan, too, the Holy See of the fashion world, has largely carried the torch. Italy has developed around these multiple centres, where, each time, you find dfferent desires, particular accents. The cuisine, for example, varies considerably from North to South, each area having its own specialties. Enjoy the wide-open spaces of Tuscany, where mild sunshine caresses the vineyards. Or escape to the southern coast, where volcanic soil fertilises the olive trees. Italy is a rich mosaic of sensations.

Italian Language Courses:
*  Bologna
*  Florence
*  Milan
*  Rome
*  Perugia
*  Salerno
*  Posada
*  San Remo
*  Siena
*  Syracuse
*  Taormina
*  Tropea
*  Venice
*  Verona
*  the teacher's home

​Choice of Courses.

In order to fulfill your requests, however specific they might be, language schools offer a wide range of different courses. This can be confusing and it is sometimes difficult to find the most suitable course for you. In order to help you make the best choice, here is an overall view of the main types of courses offered by our partner schools:

General courses
These courses cover all areas of language study in optimal conditions (small groups of 8 to 12 students). Each student will enjoy personalized guidance. In this way you can easily make rapid progress and improve your language level, which will enable you to move onto the specific courses programme if you wish to do so.

Standard courses
The standard course teaches the fundamentals of the language, both written (reading and writing skills) and oral (listening and speaking skills). It focuses on the use of the language in everyday situations. This type of course is appropriate for students who want to enhance their language knowledge and put it into practice.

Intensive courses
The intensive course is based on the same model as the standard course, but the pace is more intense and the subjects are covered in more depth. During the afternoon, the class has a more communicative approach and a wider range of conversational subjects is covered. The intensive course is ideal for students who want to make rapid progress.

Combined courses
This kind of course is a combination of both a group course (standard or intensive) and a private course. This type of course would be the ideal solution for those students who wish to learn the language in a group and to further and improve their skills individually.

Exam preparation courses
Official certificates that indicate your language level have world-wide recognition and represent an important tool for your future. Each examination focuses on specific aspects of the language. We offer courses leading to the following internationally renowned official certificates: Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE, TOEFL, IELTS, ZD, ZMP, DELE and CILS.

Business courses
These courses enhance your language level, your spoken fluency and your communicative skills in a business context: taking part in meetings; speaking on the telephone; writing briefings, business letters and emails. Business courses are offered in combination with general courses.

Specific courses
These types of courses provide intensive language practice in specific subjects. Our partner schools offer a variety of specific courses focusing on different professional domains: finance, law, banking, marketing, etc. A minimum Italian level of intermediate is required for these courses.

Private courses
This kind of course is the best option for students with precise objectives and limited time.  The teacher designs the course according to your needs and your goals. Courses can take place in classrooms for academic purposes, or, for instance, in a restaurant to practice a business lunch scenario.

Courses in the teacher’s home
Ideal for participants with urgent needs and limited time, this is a very intensive program that enables a direct focus on your needs by studying and living with your teacher. Courses are private, which means that they will be tailored to fit your specific requirements after an analysis of your needs and your language level. This option will enable a linguistic immersion which is both highly efficient and rewarding in terms of personal interaction.

Course combined with internship
After a general language course, student have the opportunity to consolidate their language skills during an internship. Internships are adapted to your level and your field of interest. This combination is a great occasion to discover by the practice the world of work in another country.

Teacher training:
Initial training
Some of our partner schools offer initial teacher training qualifications for anyone considering a career in language teaching. Mixing methodology with language skill development, they represent an essential first step towards an exciting and enjoyable new career.

Refresher courses
Some schools offer refresher courses for language teachers. These courses are an excellent way for teachers to expand their linguistic and didactic knowledge. The world of teaching being in constant development, these courses allow you to keep direct contact with new methodologies and to share your experiences with other qualified teachers.

Accommodation.

Each school offers a range of accommodation options, providing a rich and stimulating extra-curricular life for every student. We consider that accommodation is a key aspect of any language course abroad. That’s why, when choosing our partner schools, we select institutions that can guarantee the same high quality of accommodation as they do for their courses. We take great pleasure in helping you find the type of accommodation that is most suitable for you.

Host family
Host families are carefully chosen by our partner schools and are regularly monitored by student feedback. In general, students with the same mother tongue are not accommodated together, unless requested. Specific requests concerning the host family (children, teenagers, animals, special diets, non-smokers, etc.) are taken into account whenever possible. It is very important to let us know if you suffer from any allergies or medical conditions so that we can inform the host family. Your interests and hobbies will also a factor in choosing the most suitable family for you. Host families generally live near the school. There is no doubt that staying with a family is the best type of accommodation for language studies. Daily contact with the family enables you to practice the language regularly, as well as to explore the language, customs and way of life of the country. This great experience is an excellent complement to the courses. Friendships are often forged and many students keep in touch with their host families long after their stay has ended.

Residential accommodation
Residential accommodation facilities are hotels/hostels that offer very attractive prices because of their links with our partner schools. You will stay with other students as well as tourists and other foreign clients of the school. Residence dining rooms and bars are excellent places to meet people.

Shared apartment
In a shared student apartment, you will stay with other students and/or locals. You will have a single room to yourself and enjoy complete independence, including use of a kitchen, while living with people sharing a similarly independent outlook. This option is very popular in Italy.

Campus
An ideal option for students aiming to enjoy maximum independence, this type of accommodation is the best way to meet other students. You can choose a single or (more commonly) a double room, and you will usually have to share the bathroom and kitchen with other students. The level of comfort in campus accommodation depends on the general standard of living in the country you have selected.

Hotels / apartments
It is also possible to plan a stay in the comfort of a hotel room or a rented apartment. In most cases our partner schools offer a hotel or apartment reservation service. This type of accommodation is obviously more expensive than the other options.

Courses without accommodation
It is possible to enroll with ILC for the courses only and make your own accommodation arrangements. If you have friends abroad or wish to arrange your own accommodation, please let us know. You will only pay the price of the course without any supplement. If you are interested in renting an apartment alone or with other students, the best way is to enroll in one of the accommodation plans for the first week(s), giving you time to make friends and make the necessary arrangements.

Deposit
Most partner schools require a deposit if you wish to stay in halls of residence or a shared apartment. If that is the case, you will find details of the deposit on our website, in the "options, extras" section of each school’s price list. The deposit is EUR 170.- on average, payable on arrival with cash or credit card, just like when you check into a hotel. It will be refunded upon your departure, once it has been confirmed that everything is in order.

​Leisure.

One of the main advantages of learning a language abroad is that you can practice the language you are studying on a daily basis. The extra-curricular activities offered by the schools help to build a relaxed and motivating environment in which to meet and practice the language with other students. This is the reason why schools offer a range of cultural and sporting activities in addition to the quality courses that have built their reputation. Depending on the course you have selected, you can discover scuba diving in Sicily, visit Uffizi Gallery in Florence, go shopping in Milan or have a glass of wine in Rome.
Excursions and other activities are partially included in the standard courses program.

​The Best Prices.

Course material
All ILC-Language Studies Abroad’s partner schools provide course material for their students. Learning materials vary according to the choice of course. The latest teaching course books or authentic documents may be used. Some schools include the course material fees in the school fees, others charge it separately depending on the duration of the course and possible change in level or according to the specialization of the course. In that case, it will cost you EUR 40 on average.

Price calculation
ILC prices include course costs, accommodation and school administration fees. Possible additional costs such as exam board fees, course materials, accommodation deposits, airport transfers, etc.) always appear at the bottom of the price list, under the “options, extras” section.

We strive for transparency and list all prices in the currency of the country of destination, so Euros for Italy or France, Swiss Francs for Switzerland, Yen for Japan and so on. It is important to convert these prices into your local currency so you can get a good overall idea of the budget necessary to realize your project.

If you wish to get a detailed, free quote with no obligation for the destination of your next language study trip (in GBP or EUR), do not hesitate to fill out the price request form, we’ll be happy to process your request and send you a personalized quote as soon as possible.

To the quoted price, the only addition would be the price of the flight or train journey, based on the availability of your selected dates.
We can book a flight for you at an excellent rate, due to our strong relationship with various airlines. Of course, you can search online if you would rather make your own flight booking... it’s important to be informed before making your decision.

Finally, depending on the country and the length of your stay, a visa may be necessary and this should be taken into account when calculating the total cost.

Contact us for more information, advice or a personalized price quote. We would love to send you a no-obligation quote for your trip. We’re here to help with your decision, to guide you through the strengths of each individual school and destination and to deliver you a package that corresponds to your needs, wishes and priorities.

Parliamo Italiano! Italian Language Center
Tel. 956-599-4480
email: 
rgvitaliangroup@gmail.com

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Parliamo Italiano! Italian Language & Culture

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. 

Parliamo Italiano: http://www.saporital.com


Cooking with Friends - Cocinando entre Amigos

It’s a group for everyone loves cooking, who likes to eat well or wants to learn to cook, for any level. Have fun creating different, healthy and delicious dishes or just wants to enjoy a nice home cooked meal. I’m sure we’ll have a good time. Also, do you want to meet new people and make new friends with the same hobbies?. This is a good opportunity to you. Cooking is one of the greatest passions in the life. In this meetup you’ll find it.
Este es 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.


Cocinando entre Amigos

If you love to cook, and like to enjoy a meal with friends, let’s meet in the kitchen as we bring home style cooking to an art form! From basic to creative, traditional American to ethnic style - let’s exchange recipes and techniques. Let’s share cooking experiences in a hands on way, with demos and tastings. All cooks and lovers of good food are welcome, no matter your skill or experience level. There's something here for everyone. Come join us and let’s have fun and learn together!


Our Group

The objective of the Group is gathering and meeting new people through the organization of homemade food events (dinner, brunch, BBQ). 
Our events will feature homemade food sampling prepared by the members of our group (or friends of friends) and will based at members' place or common spaces (i.e. function rooms in residential buildings). 
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! 
The group believes that experiencing different cultures and traditions, meeting new friends, when sitting at the same table, sampling traditional, or ethnic home prepared food from another region, country, state, or local, it is an intimate and rich experience.
Our members support the initiative of CookRadar, "connecting people through homemade food", a new disrupting concept that applies the sharing economy principle to food prepared at home, and its vision go as far as imaging a World in which, each country you travel to, you can connect with local people and socialize at the same table sampling amazing food prepared according local traditions and recipes.
A social, free to join community, now has its dedicated online presence, in which members create events combining an ethnic or local home prepared food offering,  with a specific interest like i.e. a foreign language, passion for travelling, cooking, painting, yoga, music, sport, with the goal of bringing people together, promoting friendship, integration, knowledge.
Our concept promotes eat social, discover different cultures and have fun!

Cocinando entre Amigos

Este es 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.

Cocinando entre Amigos

El Grupo "Cocinando entre Amigos" es un proyecto social que promueve la integración social a través de la cocina.
El fin último de este grupo no es otro que conocer gente nueva y beneficiarnos mutuamente. La cocina solamente es una excusa para hacer esa experiencia aún más nutritiva.
Desde esta página de Facebook, no solo podrás enterarte de las últimas novedades del grupo o ponerte en contacto con los organizadores. Esta página prentede ir más allá, y quiere ser una de las muchas maneras en las que el grupo "Cocinando entre Amigos" de San Nicolas quiere poner en contacto a la gente.

Aprende y practica Italiano en Grupo en Monterrey, N.L. & Houston, TX.

Me gustaría formar 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.

___(ITALIANO)---> C'è solo un segreto per imparare a parlare fluentemente un'altra lingua: praticarla tutte le volte che puoi, il più che puoi e con chiunque puoi! Uno scambio linguistico è molto più efficace di una lezione tradizionale, dato che è un incontro informale in cui è possibile parlare liberamente, senza stress da voto. Per questo motivo, non perdere l'occasione di esercitarti in un ambiente rilassato ed amichevole! Non c’è bisogno di avere un alto livello di lingua, basta la voglia di lanciarsi e vedrai presto i risultati. Avrai la possibilità di parlare con nativi e bilingue, di imparare espressioni tanto formali come informali, e persino di fare nuove amicizie mentre impari a conoscere culture diverse. Ti aspettiamo. A presto! Organizziamo attività a Monterrey, N.L. e Houston, TX.

___(CASTELLANO)---> 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! Organizamos actividades tanto en Monterrey, N.L. como en Houston, TX.

___(ENGLISH)---> There is just only one secret to learn to speak another language fluently: practicing it as often as you can, as much as you can and with anyone who can! A language exchange is much more effective than a traditional language class, since this is an informal meeting where you can talk freely without the stress of being evaluated. For this reason, don’t miss the opportunity to practice in a relaxed and friendly environment! You don’t need an high level, you just need to dare and you'll soon see the results. You will have the chance to speak with natives and bilinguals, to learn both formal and informal expressions, as well as to make new friends while learning about different cultures. We are waiting for you. See you soon! We organize activities both in Monterrey, N.L. as in Houston, TX.
No habrá ningún grupo sin USTED.

Whatsapp: 001-956-599-4480
A presto!


Cocinando entre Amigos

If you love the sweet smell of freshly baked yummies wafting from your kitchen, this is the Meetup group for you! Meet up with like-minded bakers and share a bake and a cup of tea!
"Cocinando entre Amigos" aims to allow home-bakers to meet socially, to chat, share recipes and techniques and, of course, to eat what we bring.
Once a month we will host a themed meetup at someone's home. Each member then bakes or cooks something at home and brings one homemade bake with them to the meetup and everyone gets to share and try the yummies.
This group is designed for anyone with a love of baking and cooking, both men and women, from beginners to advanced.

Our active "Cocinando entre Amigos" group is an opportunity for us to share our passions for cooking and baking, make new friends and broadening our horizons. So that we can get to know you, please complete the questions asked and upload a recent picture of yourself as your profile and the name you would like to be called when people meet you. We’d like to recognize you at events and make you feel welcome too!
All applications are subject to the approval of the organizers. Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself to us!


Italian Language & Cooking Group

Ciao a tutti!
This meetup group is for anyone who likes Italy and the Italian culture - and who doesn't? Italy is so easy to love!
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. (The only events where it is necessary are the "Cena in Italiano" dinners and "Parliamo Italiano!" events, where we get together and practice the language.)
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!
This group is open to anyone who wants to make connections with others who share your same interests ....Language, Cooking, Travel, Social, Culture.  If  you don't live nearby, you are still welcome to join to chat with others by Skype, email, Google groups or other means...and we will help you make those connections.
"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him...the people who give you their food give you their heart." - Cesar Chavez 
The objective of the group is gathering and meeting new people through the organization of homemade food events (dinner, brunch, BBQ). 
Our events will feature homemade food sampling prepared by the members of our group (or friends of friends) and will based at members' place or common spaces (i.e. function rooms in residential buildings). 
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! 
The group believes that experiencing different cultures and traditions, meeting new friends, when sitting at the same table, sampling traditional, or ethnic home prepared food from another region, country, state, or local, it is an intimate and rich experience.
Cooking together is a great way to learn and share knowledge and to enjoy food and good company.
The basic idea is that we cook together, learn together and share great meals with the new friends we have made while toiling over the pots and pans. Even if you can barely boil water, you are welcome at any of the events!  Since this is not a class and the host is not an expert, the fees are low, basically covering the cost of ingredients. 
If you do have skills or knowledge, please pitch in to help your fellow cooks succeed!  That's what it's all about.  I'm hoping to learn from you, too.
Despite these caveats, the food always turns out delicious and the company is great!  
Please contact me 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: rgvlanguages
A presto!

Italian Conversation & Cooking Group

Benvenuti!
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!  Organizamos actividades tanto en Monterrey, N.L. como en Houston, TX.

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 - and who doesn't? Italy is so easy to love!
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. (The only events where it is necessary are the "Cena in Italiano" dinners and "Parliamo Italiano!" events, where we get together and practice the language.)
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!
This group is open to anyone who wants to make connections with others who share your same interests ....Language, Cooking, Travel, Social, Culture.  If you don't live nearby, you are still welcome to join to chat with others by Skype, email, Google groups or other means...and we will help you make those connections.
"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him...the people who give you their food give you their heart." - Cesar Chavez 
The objective of the group is gathering and meeting new people through the organization of homemade food events (dinner, brunch, BBQ). 
Our events will feature homemade food sampling prepared by the members of our group (or friends of friends) and will based at members' place or common spaces (i.e. function rooms in residential buildings). 
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! 
The group believes that experiencing different cultures and traditions, meeting new friends, when sitting at the same table, sampling traditional, or ethnic home prepared food from another region, country, state, or local, it is an intimate and rich experience.
Cooking together is a great way to learn and share knowledge and to enjoy food and good company.
The basic idea is that we cook together, learn together and share great meals with the new friends we have made while toiling over the pots and pans. Even if you can barely boil water, you are welcome at any of the events!  Since this is not a class and the host is not an expert, the fees are low, basically covering the cost of ingredients. 
If you do have skills or knowledge, please pitch in to help your fellow cooks succeed!  That's what it's all about.  I'm hoping to learn from you, too.
Despite these caveats, the food always turns out delicious and the company is great!  
Please contact me 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: rgvlanguages
A presto!

Cocinar y Socializar

Cuando de reunirse con amigos se trata, todo gira en torno a una mesa, una mesa en la que se comparten bebidas, postres, almuerzos o cenas, una excusa para pasar buenos momentos en agradable compañía. Pero esto no solo se limita al conversar en un local de comida o en un restaurante, la preparación de deliciosas recetas también es una excelente manera de crear afinidad con amigos y familiares.
Esa placentera sensación de compartir una comida con amigos o compañeros va mucho más allá de solo sentarse alrededor de una mesa a echar cuentos, la preparación de los alimentos y platillos especiales también forman parte de los eventos de integración social. 
Lavar, picar, rebanar, remover…, maneras en la que relaciones sociales pueden impulsarse y fortalecerse, contar vivencias o secretos mientras se comparte el seguimiento de una receta además de ser una diversión para todos los participantes de la actividad, crea una afinidad mayor, ya que la cocina se considera un área importante y principal de los hogares, motivo por lo cual se estrechan lazos de intimidad en el ambiente familiar, esto cuando se desea pasar buenos momentos en compañía de amigos cercanos. 
Las parrilladas en cambio, son una manera más informal de convivencia, incluso, pueden servir para conocer nuevas personas, integrar a todos los amigos a un mismo grupo social y disfrutar de un espacio más animado y abierto, acompañado de buena música y bebidas. 
Actualmente, muchos son los espacios en el hogar en que el comedor y la cocina conforman un mismo espacio, en ocasiones hasta la sala se integra a él, donde el televisor pasa a formar parte de ese ameno y cercano ambiente social, consecuencias de la necesidad de reunir espacios contiguos y abiertos que demanden soluciones armónicas y coordinadas.
Los muebles y detalles que formen parte de estos ambientes juegan un papel fundamental en estas actividades de tipo social, ya que servirán como razones para iniciar una conversación, o traerán a ella comentarios de interés. 
Así que, cocinar para un grupo ya no se ve tan mal, ¿verdad? Buscar el día perfecto en el que todos los amigos estén disponibles, ofrecer un menú especial y deliciosas bebidas son los ingredientes perfectos para reunirse y pasar un momento divertido y agradable.

Idiomas + Cocina

La receta para un aprendizaje lingüístico eficaz: combinar la práctica y el placer de los sentidos.

Nuestros programas de Idiomas + Cocina son únicos en su especie. A través de una introducción a las cocinas del mundo, talleres culinarios prácticos y sabrosas degustaciones de productos locales, podrás desarrollar tus habilidades lingüísticas al tiempo que perfeccionas tus talentos culinarios.

Si eres amante de la buena comida y te gusta participar en su preparación, te encantará este concepto inédito. Combinadas con cursos de idiomas dinámicos e interactivos, las sesiones culinarias se centran en la diversión y en compartir momentos inolvidables con otros apasionados de la buena mesa ¡procedentes de todos los rincones del mundo! La ocasión perfecta para descubrir la jerga de los "chefs" en el idioma que aprendes, y asentar tus conocimientos lingüísticos de forma duradera.

La cocina es también el reflejo de una cultura, un estilo de vida. Al aprender a armonizar los sabores y aromas de la tierra, ahondarás en las tradiciones de tu país de destino. Y como la cocina es un arte que trasciende fronteras, cada participante podrá añadir su toque personal en la preparación, según su origen y gustos ¡Aprovecha la oportunidad de intercambiar tus recetas y consejos culinarios!


Italian Conversation & Ethnic Food.

Benvenuti!

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! 

Organizamos actividades tanto en Monterrey, N.L. como en Houston, TX.

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 - and who doesn't? Italy is so easy to love!

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. (The only events where it is necessary are the "Cena in Italiano" dinners and "Parliamo Italiano!" events, where we get together and practice the language.)

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!

This group is open to anyone who wants to make connections with others who share your same interests ....Language, Cooking, Travel, Social, Culture. If you don't live nearby, you are still welcome to join to chat with others by Skype, email, Google groups or other means...and we will help you make those connections.

"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him...the people who give you their food give you their heart." - Cesar Chavez.

The objective of the group is gathering and meeting new people through the organization of homemade food events (dinner, brunch, BBQ). 

Our events will feature homemade food sampling prepared by the members of our group (or friends of friends) and will based at members' place or common spaces (i.e. function rooms in residential buildings). 

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! 

The group believes that experiencing different cultures and traditions, meeting new friends, when sitting at the same table, sampling traditional, or ethnic home prepared food from another region, country, state, or local, it is an intimate and rich experience.

Cooking together is a great way to learn and share knowledge and to enjoy food and good company.

The basic idea is that we cook together, learn together and share great meals with the new friends we have made while toiling over the pots and pans. Even if you can barely boil water, you are welcome at any of the events! Since this is not a class and the host is not an expert, the fees are low, basically covering the cost of ingredients. 

If you do have skills or knowledge, please pitch in to help your fellow cooks succeed! That's what it's all about. I'm hoping to learn from you, too.

Despite these caveats, the food always turns out delicious and the company is great! 

Please contact me 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: rgvlanguages

A presto!



Cocinando entre Amigos

Cocinando entre Amigos

Este es un grupo para todos los amantes de la cocina, a los que disfrutan comiendo bien o quieren aprender a cocinar. Divertirse creando platos diferentes, sanos y deliciosos o con una buena comida casera.