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[Anniet2]

I am currently studying Italian and plan to take the A/S level exam this year, not having taken an exam for ...umm..years. Is there anyone else in a similar position, I feel in need of moral support as well as practical help!
Annie.

[debswad]

me too, I passed my GCSE (A*)last year and have just started investigations about AS..dont know if I am up to scratch. I am trying to get hold of some past papers ..Where are you taking the exam?

[Anniet2]

We live in England and we also have a house in Le Marche. I know it says here Le Marche but it lies! I have tried to change it with no luck.

The A/S examination has changed format this year so I believe. I am 'doing' a new topic each week, (ooh my poor brain). Last week it was smoking, this week drugs, next week teenage pregnancy and prostitution. I really need to get my hands on some up to date literature on current topics such as these, as well as listening to and speaking Italian. I watch RAI International news on line but I can't seem to get any RAI radio. I need talk radio not music.

On another thread asking about the best way to learn Italian, I have tried do-it-myself at home i.e. with cds and/or tapes with books etc, Further Education college classes, purely conversation and now 1-to-1 tuition. The latter is the best by far although I do feel the classes were helpful initially.

Annie.

[juliancoll]

Annie - search Youtube for current news articles on the subjects you are interested in - just use the subject as a keyword in Italian to search. Lots available.

[Anniet2]

Thank you for the utube suggestion. I have been told to go to about.com for part of my homework too.
Can you suggest the website of a good Italian radio programme? Good for me to sharpen up my listening skills that is. I do watch RAI international news but I'd have to be on something to keep up with that speed!

Annie.

[juliancoll]

I'm not too hot on the type of radio stations you would need - I listen to music radio mainly. Someone living in Italy should be able to help though - perhaps Charles Phillips?

[bosco]

Best news (and also a lot of good talk programmes) may be Radio Tre available on the RadioRaiPlayer Live together with other useful stations. Cick 'ascolta radio 3 in diretta' here: http://www.radio.rai.it/radio3/index.htm

[Lisa C.]

Hi Annie,

Some friends of our are part-owners of a tv station in Pisa. Check out the website. It is Canale 50. You can download news programs.

Benvenuto in prima pagina

[Anniet2]

Originally Posted by Lisa C.

Hi Annie,

Some friends of our are part-owners of a tv station in Pisa. Check out the website. It is Canale 50. You can download news programs.

Benvenuto in prima pagina

Hello Lisa

It's good to talk! Thank you for this suggestion, I will investigate it.

How is the snow up your way? It is snowing here again as I type this.

Annie.

[Lisa C.]

Originally Posted by Anniet2

Hello Lisa

It's good to talk! Thank you for this suggestion, I will investigate it.

How is the snow up your way? It is snowing here again as I type this.

Annie.

Hi Annie,

Still quite a bit as seen out our back door. More on the way possibly tonight! Let me know if the television program helps.

Lisa