After the first week challenge of the Italian lessons, I am settling into private lessons with Sabrina (she is a lovely, flirty, 40-something Italian) and Mauro (kind, soft spoken, ex soccer player type) who is the director of the school. Both have a wonderful approach and philosophy on learning Italian.
Did I mention that I am learning Italian in Italian?...yes, this is "immersion" of course, but I really liked learning Italian in Santa Barbara with Elisa who taught Italian in English. I am ajusting though -- I was able to have a conversation this morning with Silvana about "the Count" and why I don't want to live there. So I think my Italian is shaping up. At this point I understand much of an Italian conversation if I hear it and I can write it pretty well, but the actually speaking takes time for me.
Yesterday for my lezione (lesson), Sabrina took me out and about and pointed out things and we just worked on vocabulary. It was fun and she had her arm looped in my arm the whole time -- too cute!
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Mel! Hopefully you can see this comment - I've never posted a comment on a blog before. Everything sounds so wonderful, I'm so happy you are getting to experience all of these things - I'm experiencing them vicariously through you. Most jealous moments: when I want to jump through the screen and taste the wines and foods you are sampling! Keep posting...I'll keep reading :)
I'm so proud of you Melissa. You are living out your dream and so graciously describing it to us all. Everything sounds wonderful especially you! I'm here cheering you on and praying for you daily. Cheers!
It's so cool/sweet that I got 2 comments on this posting from Christin and Kim...the three of us haven't connected together in a long time....neat:) Thank you for your prayers and encouragement and I love reading your thoughts.
Ciao Melissa, what an inspiration that you have followed your internal compass to Italy. Continue with your incredible adventures and enjoy the ride. You've got moxie! ... hope you have hot water now ;-)
Ciao Maria! I just enjoyed a slice of pizza while sitting in partial sun at the Piazza del Campo. As far as my hot shower...Magari! (if only!)...I'm now used to 3-minute warm showers. A presto...(until next time:)
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