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INTRODUCTION
Gina:Hi everyone, I’m Gina. Chiara:And I’m Chiara! Gina:And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Italian Vocabulary, Lesson 13! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Geography &Nature. These are five common Geographical features in Italy. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at ItalianPod101.com
FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS
Gina:Chiara, what’s our first word? Chiara:Etna Gina:Mount Etna
Chiara:(slow) Etna (regular) Etna Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:Etna [pause - 5 sec.]
Gina:
Mount Etna is located on the east coast of Sicily and it's the largest active volcano in Europe. -
Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Le eruzioni dell'Etna sono spettacolari. Gina:Mount Etna's eruptions are spectacular. Chiara:(slow) Le eruzioni dell'Etna sono spettacolari.
Gina:Okay, what’s the next word? Chiara:Grotta Azzurra Gina:The Blue Grotto Chiara:(slow) Grotta Azzurra (regular) Grotta Azzurra Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:Grotta Azzurra [pause - 5 sec.]
Gina:
The Blue Grotto is a sea cave on the coast of the Capri island, famous for its transparent shimmering blue water . -
Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Puoi andare alla Grotta Azzurra con il traghetto. Gina:You can get to The Blue Grotto by ferry. Chiara:(slow) Puoi andare alla Grotta Azzurra con il traghetto.
Gina:Okay, what’s the next word? Chiara:Tevere Gina:The Tiber Chiara:(slow) Tevere (regular) Tevere Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:Tevere [pause - 5 sec.]
Gina:
The Tiber is the third-longest river in Italy. It flows through the city of Rome and is crisscrossed by three ancient bridges, one of which, Milvian Bridge, has become a romantic site for lovers to attach padlocks affirming their love. -
Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Puoi godere di un panorama stupendo dai ponti sul Tevere. Gina:You can enjoy a stunning view of Rome from the bridges on the Tiber. Chiara:(slow) Puoi godere di un panorama stupendo dai ponti sul Tevere.
Gina:Okay, what’s the next word? Chiara:mar Mediterraneo Gina:Mediterranean Sea Chiara:(slow) mar Mediterraneo (regular) mar Mediterraneo Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:mar Mediterraneo [pause - 5 sec.]
Gina:
The Mediterranean Sea is an almost completely closed basin that separates Italy from Africa. It is divided into the Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, and Ligurian Sea. -
Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Il mar Mediterraneo fornisce un'importante fonte di cibo per l'Italia. Gina:The Mediterranean Sea provides a major source of food for Italy. Chiara:(slow) Il mar Mediterraneo fornisce un'importante fonte di cibo per l'Italia.
Gina:Okay, what’s the last word? Chiara:lago Maggiore Gina:Lake Maggiore Chiara:(slow) lago Maggiore (regular) lago Maggiore Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:lago Maggiore [pause - 5 sec.]
Gina:
Lake Maggiore is the second largest lake in Italy. The climate is mild in both summer and winter, producing Mediterranean vegetation, with beautiful gardens. -
Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Le isole Borromee, nel lago Marriore, sono famose per i giardini. Gina:The Borromean Islands in Lake Maggiore are famous for their gardens. Chiara:(slow) Le isole Borromee, nel lago Marriore, sono famose per i giardini.
QUIZ
Gina:Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Chiara will give you the Italian - please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready?
Chiara:Etna [pause]Gina:Mount Etna
Chiara:Grotta Azzurra [pause]Gina:The Blue Grotto
Chiara:Tevere [pause]Gina:Tiber
Chiara:mar Mediterraneo [pause]Gina:Mediterranean Sea
Chiara:lago Maggiore [pause]Gina:Lake Maggiore

Outro
Gina:There you have it - five Geographical features in Italy! We have more vocab lists available at ItalianPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks everyone, see you next time!
Chiara:Ciao.

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