Friday, April 24, 2009

should i take italian as a language in school

should i take italian as a language in school?
i am going to school to be an elementary school teacher, and my dream is to travel and maybe live for a few months in italy. i want to take italian but is it more practical to take a language such as spanish? is it worth it to follow my dream or take spanish for my educational future?
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Spanish won't really help that much with becoming an elementary school teacher. Italian will probably help the same amount, but it mainly depends on where you are located. If you are in a area, like New York City, both can help around equal amounts.
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follow your dream unless your planning to become aspanish teacher ADIOS hahaha
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spanish will probably be the most useful language you could learn as an elementary school teacher. most kids in ESL speak spanish, as far as i know.
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I believe that you should take spanish.Now a days the US is catering to spanish people (not in a bad way), but we are seeing a lot of more spanish people in our schools and communities. If you get a student who only speaks spanish then you could communicate and help him learn spanish. You could also get paid more to be billingual. Going to Italy for a couple of months isn't worth taking italian. You should really think about your future.
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Why don't you learn Spanish at school and Italian by yourself? It'd going to be a very instructive experience: you could even enjoy confronting the two languages, analyze similarities ("Hey! In Italian that word is just the same as in Spanish!) and differences ("Hey! The same word have completely different meaning in Italian and Spanish!"). And if you manage to do, you almost know Portuguese, as well :)

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

What is the approximate cost of a one week vacation in Italy

What is the approximate cost of a one week vacation in Italy?
For school....
Other - Italy - 4 Answers
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500 euros
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It all depends on when and where you go, and where you stay. The most expensive part of your trip will probably be your plane ticket. If you can be flexible on the dates, go between November and February. Less tourists. And although it's not an ideal time for wine tasting in the Tuscan region or warms days on the Amalfi coastline, you can experience Italy at Christmas. I was in Rome and Venice in December and the streets were all decorated with white lights. Italian families were out shopping, so you really feel part of the culture, rather than another summer tourist. Another piece of advice, seek the help of a travel agent. That's what I did. I was hesitate at first, as I thought it would be expensive. Turns out, she was 100% commission. I told her exactly how much I could spend and what I wanted to see, and she put together an amazing trip. She got me deals I would have never got on my own! As a student, you may be able to get some good deals. Given your destination and timing, you could go for about $1,500-$2,000 (or less).
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Your "for school" addition to the question makes me believe that you will only be responsible for yourself. Consider a few things--can you buy a train pass in your home country's currency? If so, depending on the exchange rate, that can save you a significant amount as you travel (and even more if you go on in with another student.) Hostels can be arranged for as little as 20 euro a night (approx $25 USD,) so count on: $350 - $500 for lodging $250 - $300 for food $100 in miscellaneous expenses Transportation various on where you're coming from and how much in-country travel you do. Consider the total to be $2000 for that alone. My guess is that it will cost you in the $3000 USD range.
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What needs to be included in the price? If you're coming with your school are you only asking for thing like some meals and souvenirs? Or do you have to pay for meals, lodging, travel expenses, and entrance fees too? If you're only talking about discretionary funds, then it really depends on you and what you buy 25 to 50 euro a day could be enough. Entrance fees for attractions can be 15 euro or less and many things are free. You can get panini or pizza by the slice for 4 to 6 euro. A whole pizza is typically 8 to 13 euro. Souvenirs are totally up to you. If you have to pay for places to stay, then it depends a lot on exactly where you go, where you stay and when you're here. Hotel prices vary a lot depending on the time of year and exactly what's going on. For instance, although prices are high all the time in Venice, they go up even more during festivals Carnevale and Il Redentore. I use this site for hotels when I go out exploring here: http://www.venere.com/hotels/italy/ If you have to pay for transportation, it depends on how you go. the trains are an excellent way to get around here. You can find schedules and prices at: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/homepage_en.html . There is a trade-off between price and travel time. The regional trains are cheaper than the fast trains, but they take a lot longer because they make a lot of intermediate stops and you may have to change trains to go long distances. You do NOT want to buy a railpass for Italy alone. It's almost never worth the price since you can buy individual tickets on the day of the trip for less than the average daily cost of a pass. See: http://www.seat61.com/Railpass.htm for information on train travel in Europe and railpasses in particular.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

What do you think of studying in italy

What do you think of studying in italy?

Hey, I'll finish high school this year and I think I'm going to study in italy.I want to ask u if u recommend me to study there,and what to study, and anything u would like to tell me about u're experience in italy(if it helps)would be welcome,thank u:)

Trivia - 2 Answers

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only thing that you should not study in Italy is the medicine, there is not good. Then as regards the other is not bad, only that the work is not easy to find, but then today it is not easy to find it anywhere

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There is an Italian university specialized in foreign students. It is at Perugia. In your Italian is not perfect, go there, as in other public universities it is required to be fluent in Italian language, even for a degree in English language. I don't know if there are American or British Universities in Italy. In Italian Universities there are two kinds of students: 1) Students from poor countries (third world), that haven't enough good universities at home, or that are excluded by home universities for any reason. They study any kind of subject. 2) Students from rich countries, that want to specialize in ancient history, or Italian culture, or classical music, or catholic religion. (Almost) no one comes to Italy from a rich country to study law or engineering or medicine or science.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

If you go to university in Italy and become an M.D. are you only qualified in Italy

If you go to university in Italy and become an M.D. are you only qualified in Italy?

I'm a Canadian girl who's going into grade 12. I love Italy and I speak Italian, and I would love to live there someday. I don't know exactly how the Italian university system works, but assuming it is along the same lines at North American universities, if I get my Bachelor of Science in Italy, and attend medical school, go through residency, etc., and became a doctor in Italy, does that mean I'd be able to be a doctor ONLY in Italy? If for some reason I wanted to move back to Canada, would my qualifications no longer be sufficient in Canada? And the same goes for if I did all my schooling in Canada. Would I be able to be a doctor in Italy (assuming I spoke Italian well enough)? Thanks.

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You're in Canada, so I don't know the specifics. In the US, you'd have to get your non-US degrees evaluated and declared equivalent to regionally-accredited ones of similar designation in the US; and you'd have to take some exams -- maybe some additional courses -- and do some internship and residency... ...but, after passing at least one medical licensing exam after all that, you could become a physician in the US if you were once one in Italy. It's just a MAJOR (and costly) pain in the rear. I presume Canada is the same, but some Canadians here who know will need to chime-in. Hope that helps.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

What to Do On a 24Hour Journey. x

What to Do On a 24Hour Journey. x ?

I live in england. in halifax, west yorkshire and were driving to italy with school. 24hours 2 of them on a ferry, what could i take so that im not bored. please include shops of were to buy these things x ! I live in England Not America x

Packing & Preparation - 4 Answers

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Take a crossword puzzle magazine. It has answers in back,you don't need a dictionary. Also, magazines and paperback books are great-- tear pages out as you read to lighten your bag. You can get more for return trip. Since it is school you probably know everyone. A do-it- yourself thing is car/boat/bus bingo. On plain paper draw squares like a bingo card and fill each square with something usually seen on a trip such as bridge, river, school bus, eagle, red Volkswagen, hitchhiker, police car,etc. Use your imagination! Everyone makes one out for someone else to check off items as seen. 1st one completed wins!

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you need: ipod-you can get them at the apple store, best buy, circuit city) snacks (gum, chips, etc)-any convenient store books/ magazines-book stores people to talk to-friends!!

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Wow. . . long journey! you'll definitely need to bring an extra change of clothes, hairbrush, toothbrush, and stuff like that. Any new books you're interested in? I'd recommend bringing several, because if there was ONE that you were really interested in, you're sure to fly right through it! Otherwise, magazines are life savers. . . and they're cheap, too! Just stock up on a ton of those, maybe 10 or so. Do you have an iPod or mp3 player? The time will fly with one of those babies! If not, a portable radio is a must. If you can't get your hands on one of those, maybe a portable CD player. if you don't have one, maybe a friend does. Make sure to stay comfortable: you've got to sleep some time! If you have a favorite blanket, bring one of those. I have a few fleece tie-blankets and they are so comfy! A pillow should be handy too. I also like to bring along something like a teddy bear. Yeah, i know it sounds stupid, but they're soft, and sometimes it's nice to have them along, like if a friend gave it to you. Do you own a laptop? I highly doubt you'd be able to get wireless signal unless you have one of those portable internet devices from AT&T or Verizon Phone services. You could bring along a few DVDs, or maybe a computer game like Sims or Sims 2 to keep you entertained. Don't forget the cell phone! They are a must for travel. You can text with friends, or if you need something, or there's an emergency, they are SUPER handy. Some other miscellaneous items you could bring are. . . crossword puzzles PSP or Gameboy Sketchpad and pens or pencils

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Bring some. Coloring books and paper. An mp3 plyer if you have or an iPod. To listen to music. Bring a gameboy or something. Your cellphone to txt mssg your friends. Or a puzzle. Bring whatever you do when you're at home

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Monday, March 16, 2009

Did anyone studied, or is studying in Italy

Did anyone studied, or is studying in Italy?

I want to go an study in Italy. Ill be graduating from high school on 2008. I want to study arquitecture, so does anyone know a good (and not very expensive) university (PREFERABLY IN ROME), where I can study arquitecture? Whats the name of the University? What type of documents are required to study in Italy? Is it hard to understand classes (which obiously are in italian)for foreing students? (I've been taking italian lessons for the past 4 months, but Im worried it will be hard to understand italian once i get there) Does anyone know an American (or anyother english speaking) University in Rome, with architecure available?

Careers & Employment - 1 Answers

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Try here... http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=architecture+university+rome+italy HLCYG?

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Sunday, March 8, 2009

How are elections held in Italy

How are elections held in Italy?

please help this is for a school project and i cannot find a thing on italy elections!!!

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elections: president elected by an electoral college consisting of both houses of parliament and 58 regional representatives for a seven-year term; election last held 13 May 1999 (next to be held May 2006); prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by parliament

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in Italy there's a proportional electoral system (there was a majority one, but has been changed very recently), it's very similar but has some differences between the two chambers (one has a prize for the coalition who wins the elections, the other no) ; the whole system is very complicated and has been changed from the actual government because of theyr fear to lose elections

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