If you are interested in taking the Italian Proficiency Test in Frankfurt level 1 – 5 (level A2 – C2 of the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference) , then the time to register is coming up. The next examination will take place in June 2009 in Frankfurt and you need to register for this eight weeks in advance.

Registration, information and preparation material are available here:

Università per stranieri di Perugia, centro certificazione

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More information on this local website: Italiani in Deutschland

Sì, io anche parlo italiano!

Experience and enjoy the culinary culture of Italy!

This one-time evening class is for passionate cooks and gourmets who would like to learn more about the secrets of Italian regional cuisine. While dishes are being prepared, you’ll also learn more about the dishes’ origins, history and legends. Subsequently, you’ll enjoy this wonderful menu and learn which wines best accompany your meal.

This special class takes place on Wed., 28 Jan. and/or Sat., 31 Jan. 2009 at 18:00.
Two more culinary events will take place on 20 Mar. and 21 Mar. 2009.

Location: Haus der Volksarbeit, Eschenheimer Anlage 21, 60318 Frankfurt

Course fee: € 65,– per person, per evening

To register for this class or to get more information, please contact:
Das Italienische Kulturinstitut Frankfurt, Tel. 069- 75 306 605
or  IICFrancoforte

Attention: This class is being held in German. This is a good opportunity to practice your German skills while taking a culinary trip through Italian cuisine.

Oggi cominciamo un nuovo gioco di parole. Lei studia la lingua italiana? Perfetto! In inglese questo gioco si chiama Scramble (in tedesco si chiama Kletterspiel) e consiste nel cambiare di volta in volta una singola lettera creando così parole nuove. Alla fine del gioco si otterrà un ‘serpente’ fatto da lettere .

Si prende una parola di cinque lettere come ad esempio BANCA e cambiando la prima lettera si può creare la parola PANCA.

E’ possibile anche togliere o aggiungere una lettera, es: Signore → Signor   minor → minore

oppure modificare l’ultima lettera, es: quello→ quelle

Per questo gioco è meglio utilizzare parole di 5 lettere o al massimo 6.

Ha delle domande?
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Clicca sul  “comment” per stare al gioco.

Buon divertimento!

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