Buongiorno! Are you a creative person? What is creativity and what makes a person creative? In this episode, Barbara, Silvia and I chat about how we see creativity and Silvia gives us some suggestions on how to learning a language can indeed be a very creative activity. Sign up to our newsletter to receive the transcripts of the episodes and updates on the podcast! Just go to www.conparolenostre.com Catch Silvia's creative live classes on Instagram this month. Friday 6 November at 6 pm, Rome tim...
Nov 02, 2020•13 min
Italian Tv series are very popular all over the world and we're big fans as well. Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our favourite series and also offer great tips. Let's dive in and find out all about the best tv series out there! Andiamo! This is the second episode because we got a bit carried away and it was truly a pity to cut the episode down. And don't forget to sign up to our newsletter to receive the transcripts of the episodes! Just go to www.conparolenostre.com
Oct 18, 2020•10 min
Italian Tv series are very popular all over the world and we're big fans as well. Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our favorite series and also offer great tips. Let's dive in and find out all about the best tv series out there! Andiamo! This is the first episode because we got a bit carried away and it was truly a pity to cut the episode down. And don't forget to sign up to our newsletter to receive the transcripts of the episodes! Just go to www.conparolenostre.com
Sep 27, 2020•13 min
What memories do you have of your " nonni"? Nonni, grandparents, in Italy are very important members of the family. Today, Barbara, Silvia and I talk about nonni and pick very special memories from our own beloved nonni. A very nostalgic episode, so keep some tissues handy! Andiamo!
Sep 14, 2020•13 min
Do you do things at the last minute or do you plan way ahead of time so you never have to worry? Barbara and Silvia today will talk about this topic that is very close to their hearts! Andiamo a sentire! This episode is the last of the short summer series in which it’s only two of us speaking.
Aug 23, 2020•7 min
Buongiorno! Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Are you shy? So are we! Today, Silvia and I are talking about how hard it is for us to be introverts and shy while working online. This episode is part of a short summer series in which it’s only two of us speaking.
Aug 16, 2020•11 min
Holidays are on everybody's mind after Covid19. Barbara and I today are talking about the beach, la spiaggia, a very special place for both of us. Let's see why. Vediamo perché. This is one of the special summer episodes where there's only two of us speaking. For today, it's Barbara and me, Elfin
Aug 09, 2020•9 min
Italy is famous for its food and also famous for the image of the Italian women loving to cook, and being amazing cooks. Is that true? Are they always at home cooking? Or it is another stereotype? We discuss it in this episode.
Jun 21, 2020•13 min
It’s a well-known fact that Italians love soccer, calcio. They’re obsessed with it all year around. So, how did they manage without it throughout the lockdown? Today, Barbara, Silvia and I chat about "calcio" and how Italians were able to function despite having to do without this great passion of theirs.
Jun 07, 2020•9 min
Buongiorno! Italy is easing restrictions and we’re finally ending our lockdown. It lasted over two months, and it feels like ages because so much has changed. The Italian language has changed as well. So today, Barbara, Silvia and I, we’re sharing some new Italian words. New words for new post-covid19 times. These words really gave us a sense of how much change has taken place. Andiamo!
May 24, 2020•14 min
As Italy enters phase 2 of lockdown, we've all started daydreaming of trips we'd like to take. That's why Barbara, Silvia and I, decided to share this episode that was clearly recorded before the outbreak of the virus. Feels like ages ago. We talk about where we'd like to travel in Italy and some very unexpected things come up.
May 10, 2020•16 min
We’re all under some form of lockdown and quarantine. And it’s hard for so many reasons and it can get really lonely at times because we have to keep at a distance. But we’re all in this together. In this episode, Barbara, Silvia and I, have decided to sort of step back, keep quiet and listen to your stories. Today we’ll be listening to three Italian learners from different parts of the world, sharing their quarantine with us. Ascoltiamo!
Apr 26, 2020•9 min
Something that we’re all thinking about since the world has been put under some form of lockdown, is which is the first place we’ll go to when all this is over? Barbara, Silvia and I share the first places we’re going to when we’re finally allowed to move freely. Sogniamo insieme!
Apr 19, 2020•11 min
At the time of recording, half of the world is on some form of lockdown, quarantine, shelter in place or self-isolation. As many of you listeners are new to quarantine life, Barbara, Silvia and I thought today we'd share our own suggestions on how to handle quarantine. We hope that by sharing this we can help some of you stay sane, stay healthy and hopefully not murder any family members. Cominciamo!
Apr 12, 2020•10 min
At the time of recording, half of the world is on some form of lockdown, quarantine, shelter in place or self-isolation. As many of you listeners are new to quarantine life, Barbara, Silvia and I thought today we'd share what our daily routines are in quarantine. Italy now has been in lockdown for 21 days and the Uk is almost at a week. We hope that by sharing this we can help some of you stay sane, stay healthy and hopefully not murder any family members. Cominciamo!
Apr 05, 2020•11 min
EP 22 Più Musica Italiana Per Tutti by Italian conversations
Mar 08, 2020•20 min
The topic of the week all over the world is the Covid-19, and as Italy has been hit particularly badly we decided that was the right thing to do to record a special episode where we tell stories about the virus from our different point of view.
Mar 08, 2020•20 min
Buongiorno! What are the things that really like about Italy? In the last episode, we talked about the things that we hated. This week, it’s time to focus on the positives and see what Barbara, Silvia and I love about this country. What will make it to our lists? Andiamo a vedere! Go to www.conparolenostre.com and sign up to receive the transcript of this episode.
Feb 23, 2020•16 min
Buongiorno! Today Barbara, Silvia and I, talk about three things that really irritate us about Italy, things that test our patience. Who knows, maybe in our lists there’s something that is on your own list as well? Go to www.conparolenostre.com and sign up to receive the transcript of this episode.
Feb 09, 2020•14 min
We all seem to have very little “ tempo libero”, free time, but what is it that we like to do when we do find some time moments for ourselves? Today at Con Parole Nostre, Silvia, Barbara and I, together with a guest, Lindsay Williams from https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/, we’ll be talking about what we do in our tempo libero. Go to www.conparolenostre.com and sign up to receive the transcript of this episode. You can find Lindsay over at https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/
Jan 26, 2020•13 min
Is Italian cuisine the best in the world? Most Italians seem to think so and feel very strongly about the topic. However, we feel a bit differently. Curious? Go to www.conparolenostre.com and sign up to receive the transcript of this episode.
Jan 12, 2020•14 min
Pronti per l' anno nuovo? In today's episode, Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our New Year rituals, superstitions and traditions. In Italy, we tend to believe that how you end the year, will determine how the year to come will be. What do you think? Have a listen. Tanti auguri di felice anno nuovo a voi e le vostre famiglie! E' la fine di un decennio e noi lo stiamo finendo bene qui con voi. Ancora tanti auguri! Sign up to receive the transcript straight to your inbox: www.conparolenostre.com...
Dec 15, 2019•13 min
Natale è dietro l' angolo... Barbara, Silvia and I, today talk about Natale, our own traditions and what we really enjoy doing. This is our very first Christmas episode and we wish you all a Buon Natale to you and your families! Sign up to receive the transcript straight to your inbox: www.conparolenostre.com
Dec 01, 2019•10 min
Today we have a special treat, we have our very first guest, Katie Harris, from Joy of Languages. http://joyoflanguages.com/ Together we'll be talking about a very delicate topic how the Lei is used and how we reacted the first time we were called Signora. Katie has lived in Milan for many years and speaks Italian perfect so her insights on this very complex topic are invaluable. Sign up to receive the transcript straight to your inbox: www.conparolenostre.com
Nov 17, 2019•15 min
This week, Barbara, Silvia share their own ideas on " la dolce vita" and how they see things differently from Elfin. Do Italians really live differently? Check out the first part of the conversation to hear Elfin's story. Go to www.conparolenostre.com and sign up to receive the transcript of this episode.
Nov 03, 2019•9 min
Is there such a thing as " la dolce vita" or is a creation of foreigners who see Italy better than it actually is? Silvia, Barbara and I, have our ideas and disagree on a few things. So much, that we decided to keep the conversation in its original duration and it will be in two parts. In this first part, I give my own vision of " la dolce vita" and why it's important to me. Go to www.conparolenostre.com and sign up to receive the transcript of this episode!
Oct 20, 2019•7 min
What are feste patronali? They are special celebrations dedicated to a saint. Every town, no matter how small, has its own traditions and saints Barbara, Silvia and I, will talk each about the festa patronale of where we're from. Have you ever been to a festa patronale in Italy? Tell us about your experience! Go to www.conparolenostre.com and sign up to receive the transcript of this episode!
Sep 22, 2019•13 min
An aperitivo is all about sipping drinks while nibbling something tasty and having a friendly chat with your friends. Silvia, Barbara and I, today talk about what a perfect aperitivo is for us and different customs involving it. Go to www.conparolenostre.com and sign up to receive the transcript of this episode!
Sep 22, 2019•10 min
Italians get quite emotional about food and gelato is no exception to the rule. In this episode, Barbara, Silvia and I, share our favorite ice- cream flavors, hangouts and all the different ways gelato moves us. Sign up to receive the transcript straight to your inbox: www.conparolenostre.com
Sep 08, 2019•12 min
What’s Ferragosto? For those of you who are not familiar with this festivity, it’s on August 15th and basically, Italians take the day off to spend the day either at the beach, the mountains or anywhere but not at home. The point is to do something special and relaxing with friends or family. So today, Silvia, Barbara and I chat about what Ferragosto means to us and how we spend it. Here is the transcript to this episode: http://bit.ly/ConparolenostreEP9
Aug 11, 2019•11 min
