Greetings, Introductions, and Farewells
A study of Italian or a visit to Italy won't get very far without lessons in how and when to say "Ciao!" or "Buongiorno!" or "Buona sera!" or "Arrivederci!" This program introduces key Italian words, phrases, and expressions as it visits the dazzling Pucc...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | Italian English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2011], c2001.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (15 min.) : sd., col. |
| Series: |
Talk Italian.
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| Summary: |
A study of Italian or a visit to Italy won't get very far without lessons in how and when to say "Ciao!" or "Buongiorno!" or "Buona sera!" or "Arrivederci!" This program introduces key Italian words, phrases, and expressions as it visits the dazzling Puccini Opera Festival, explores marble quarries made famous by Michelangelo, and mingles with Bologna's university students. Besides learning common greetings, salutations, introductory customs, and friendly farewells, viewers will also receive information and insight that will help them talk about nationality, occupation, art, music, local traditions, and more. A BBC Production. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 04, 2011. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Italian Greetings (1:43) -- Language of Students: Greetings and Farewells (1:45) -- How to Ask for Someone's Name (1:41) -- Italy's Marble Quarries (1:18) -- Italian Introductions: Informal and Formal (2:43) -- Italian Roots and Local Traditions (2:02) -- Puccini Opera Festival (2:07) -- Credits: Greetings, Introductions, and Farewells (0:44) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. A study of Italian or a visit to Italy won't get very far without lessons in how and when to say "Ciao!" or "Buongiorno!" or "Buona sera!" or "Arrivederci!" This program introduces key Italian words, phrases, and expressions as it visits the dazzling Puccini Opera Festival, explores marble quarries made famous by Michelangelo, and mingles with Bologna's university students. Besides learning common greetings, salutations, introductory customs, and friendly farewells, viewers will also receive information and insight that will help them talk about nationality, occupation, art, music, local traditions, and more. A BBC Production. 10 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. In Italian and English. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (15 min.) : sd., col. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
10 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |