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		<title>Sobre a Escola Torre di Babele &#8211; Roma</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Lucia Zulzke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[O idioma italiano, até a década de 70, era muito frequente no Brasil, principalmente porque haviam cantores com imenso sucesso nas nossas rádios como Rita Pavone, Pepino di Caprio e tantos outros que encantavam os bailes dos adolescentes e as &#8220;vitrolas&#8221; das casas.
Um dos meus projetos era estudar, por algum tempo, um idioma no país [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>O idioma italiano, até a década de 70, era muito frequente no Brasil, principalmente porque haviam cantores com imenso sucesso nas nossas rádios como Rita Pavone, Pepino di Caprio e tantos outros que encantavam os bailes dos adolescentes e as &#8220;vitrolas&#8221; das casas.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_6189.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-992 alignleft" title="Torre di Babele" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_6189-150x150.jpg" alt="Torre di Babele" width="123" height="125" /></a>Um dos meus projetos era estudar, por algum tempo, um idioma no país de origem e consegui, finalmente, realizar (parcialmente) essa minha vontade, em Roma,  por poucas semanas na Escola Torre di Babele.</p>
<p>Eu era, sem dúvida, com mais de 50 anos, a única nessa faixa etária na época em que estive lá. As aulas foram ótimas, intensivas, 4 horas/dia. Os alunos tinham bom conhecimento e os professores eram muito dedicados.</p>
<p>Como projeto é maravilhoso! Como experiên cia só tenho recomendações.</p>
<p>Professores ótimos.<br />
Estudo sério e com organização.<br />
Material prévio muito bem elaborado.<br />
Ambiente excelente.<br />
Compromisso com resultados.<br />
Colegas empenhados em estudar.<br />
Equipe administrativa muito organizada.<br />
Inscrições por internet viabilizadas.</p>
<p>Exigência de um teste prévio para avaliar o grau de conhecimento.</p>
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		<title>First Day at School</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:53:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first day is often the worst when it comes to going to school. It doesn&#8217;t get easier with age as I was to find out with my own experience.
It has nothing to do with the teacher nor the students! They are wonderful and I was welcomed with open arms. This is more the thought [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first day is often the worst when it comes to going to school. It doesn&#8217;t get easier with age as I was to find out with my own experience.</p>
<p>It has nothing to do with the teacher nor the students! They are wonderful and I was welcomed with open arms. This is more the thought of learning something completely alien to me. English is my mother tongue and it shares some phrase similar to Italian. But I feel like a child talking her first steps in an unknown world.</p>
<p>Throwing the ball around as a group helped a lot to ease my nerves and allow me to relax. Relaxing is when you can be begin to take in the information you need.  I still felt like a fish out of water&#8230; but it seems I wasn&#8217;t the only one looking at my fellow classmates. <img src='http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>In time I hope I will be able to order a coffee without being afraid or sounding completely silly&#8230;.</p>
<p>Ciao,</p>
<p>DJ</p>
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		<title>La Dolce Vita</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:24:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charlotte Evans</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I sit writing this last blog, I can hardly believe that these past five weeks are already finished.  My time has been so jam packed with events, sight seeing, classes, and dinners out that I never had the time to register that it would ever end.

While it has been short, it has totally [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As I sit writing this last blog, I can hardly believe that these past five weeks are already finished.  My time has been so jam packed with <strong>events</strong>, <strong>sight seeing</strong>, <a title="Torre di Babele" href="http://www.torredibabele.com/" target="_blank"><strong>classes</strong></a>, and <strong>dinners out</strong> that I never had the time to register that it would ever end.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Blog-9-General2.JPG"><img class="size-medium wp-image-935 aligncenter" title="Blog 9 - General2" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Blog-9-General2-300x224.jpg" alt="Blog 9 - General2" width="172" height="128" /></a><strong><br />
While it has been short, it has totally been worth the while.</strong> It was so easy to think when I was back home in the States that I had seen everything; however, there is something about another country that you just can’t find back at home.  Whether it is the diverse group of people that you meet or the unique foods that you get to sample, each country is truly an eye opening and fantastic experience.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Blog-Post-9-Tivoli.JPG"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-936" title="Blog Post 9 - Tivoli" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Blog-Post-9-Tivoli-225x300.jpg" alt="Blog Post 9 - Tivoli" width="82" height="111" /></a></strong>After five weeks, I have made<strong> friends from all over the world</strong>.  Ranging in location from Melbourne to Munich, my <strong><a title="Language Course" href="http://www.torredibabele.com/courses.htm" target="_blank">classmates</a> </strong>formed an incredibly international group.  This diversity made for interesting dinner conversations for sure as we could spend hours comparing cultures and talking about the differences in each of our countries.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>My Italian has improved significant</strong><strong>ly</strong>.  Definitely the best way to learn a language is through <strong>full immersion</strong>.  Most would say a month is not even enough to scratch the surface of a new language but through the <a title="Intensive Courses" href="http://www.torredibabele.com/intensive-courses.htm" target="_blank"><strong>intensive courses</strong></a> and constant practice that is required when going to restaurants or reading signs in the metro, it has become easy to increase my <strong>vocabulary</strong> and begin to understand <strong>grammar</strong>.  Starting off at Ciao and ending with past participles and imperatives was a huge jump to make in five weeks and it has been really rewarding to be able to have conversations with real Italians and have them actually understand what I am saying!</p>
<p><strong>The experience has been really great, and I hope that one day, I will find myself back in Rome.  But just in case, I will be sure to throw one last coin into the Trevi Fountain to secure my future visit!</strong></p>
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		<title>Charlotte’s “You’d Be Crazy Not to Eat Here” List</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charlotte Evans</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While we would all love to sip some tea at Babington’s and then hop over to a street café in Piazza Navona, money has unfortunately not started growing on trees.  But have no fear – it is still possible to grab a bite to eat throughout the city!  Below are some of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While we would all love to sip some tea at <strong>Babington’s</strong> and then hop over to a street café in <strong>Piazza Navona</strong>, money has unfortunately not started growing on trees.  But have no fear – it is still possible to grab a bite to eat throughout the city!  Below are some of the best places to chow down even when on a tight budget.  Hope you get to enjoy some of them during your stay in Rome!</p>
<div id="attachment_922" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 232px"><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Blog-Post-8-Pompi.JPG"><img class="size-full wp-image-922" title="Pompi" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Blog-Post-8-Pompi.JPG" alt="Pompi" width="222" height="166" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Pompi</p></div>
<p>1.	<strong>Pompi Bar</strong> (Via Albalonga, 11 – metro: Re di Roma)<br />
Probably one of the best places ever!  This restaurant is known for its fantastic tiramisu.  With a variety of types ranging from classic to strawberry or banana, this typical Italian dessert is truly mouthwatering.  This spot is also great for a little aperitivo before a late night out as you can grab a plate of food from the buffet along with a cocktail for the bargain price of 8 euros!</p>
<p>2.	<strong>picnic in Villa Borghese</strong><br />
Sure, you can pay an arm and a leg for a nice meal in Piazza Navona but grabbing some bread and cheese and chilling with some friends in the park is just as nice.  Meet up with some friends at Termini Station, grab a blanket and some tidbits to eat in the Conad supermarket in the station, head to the park, and you are good to go.  A great, casual way to relax and dine with some friends from school.</p>
<div id="attachment_920" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 113px"><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Post-8-Pizza.JPG"><img class="size-medium wp-image-920" title="Post 8 - Pizza" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Post-8-Pizza-225x300.jpg" alt="Carlo Menta Pizza" width="103" height="137" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Carlo Menta Pizza</p></div>
<p>3.	<strong>Carlo Menta</strong> (Piazza Giuditta Tavani Arquati – bus: H, first Trastevere stop)<br />
Trastevere is literally restaurant heaven.  If you hop off the H bus and follow your nose, one of the first things you are going to stumble across is this fantastic restaurant.  With pizzas as low as 3 euros (and this is a big pizza, full plate, and absolutely to die for!), it is not only a nice atmosphere but good for your money.  Make sure to save room for dessert – the tiramisu and chocolate truffle here are supreme.</p>
<p>4.	<strong>Gelateria Giovanni Fassi</strong> (Via Principe Eugenio, 65 – metro: Vittorio Emanuele)<br />
This oversized ice cream parlor is a genius creation.  The gelateria has been around for over 200 years serving Romans and tourists alike the best gelato in town.  With a massive variety of flavors and lots of places to sit down, this is an ideal place to go to with a large group of friends after a nice dinner in the city.</p>
<div id="attachment_921" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 177px"><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Blog-Post-8-Gelato.JPG"><img class="size-medium wp-image-921" title="Blog Post 8 - Gelato" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Blog-Post-8-Gelato-300x225.jpg" alt="Gelateria Giovanni Fassi" width="167" height="125" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Gelateria Giovanni Fassi</p></div>
<p>5.	<strong>Fluid Bar </strong>(Via del Governo Vecchio 46 – near Piazza Navona)<br />
If you are looking for something a little more “night out-ish”, then head to the Fluid Bar near Piazza Navona.  With a unique ambiance of ice cube shaped chairs and an interesting layout, this is another great spot for an aperitivo.  Drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, range from about 6-7 euros a piece and include all you can eat from the buffet.  Great first stop on a night out on the town.</p>
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		<title>Champions League Final</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charlotte Evans</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[
The pulse of the city changed quite drastically yesterday as Man U and Barca fans crowded the streets, waving around their banners and chanting songs in restaurants, near monuments, and on the streets.
As the time of the game approached, a group of 15 of us from the school attempted to find a place to sit [...]]]></description>
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<p>The pulse of the city changed quite drastically yesterday as <strong>Man U</strong> and <strong>Barca </strong>fans crowded the streets, waving around their banners and chanting songs in restaurants, near monuments, and on the streets.</p>
<p>As the time of the game approached, a group of 15 of us from the school attempted to find a<em> place to sit and watch the game</em>.  After a couple minutes of wandering, we found prime seats in a restaurant that served dirt cheap dinners and had a big screen TV right in front of our tables.  The group ordered <strong>pizzas and drinks</strong>, getting ready for the game.<a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/post-7.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-904" title="post 7" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/post-7.jpg" alt="post 7" width="92" height="127" /></a></p>
<p>The atmosphere from the kick off onwards was incredible.  <strong>I have never seen a group of more passionate Barcelona fans in my life</strong>. And as the game progressed, two men from BBC started interviewing the group in front of us on their opinions of the game.  <em>The chaos was hysterical and unique. </em></p>
<p>At the end of the game, due to true exhaustion, I headed back to the apartment and slept.  However, tales were retold the next day at school of loony fans that <em>escaped past the Rome caribinieri and scrambled up the Trevi Fountain.</em> Apparently quite a sight to see hundreds of fans lining the Piazza and trying to avoid the human barricade created by the police in order to revel in the moment while splashing around in one of Rome’s most famous fountains.</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/fcbarcelonacom.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-903 alignleft" title="fcbarcelonacom" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/fcbarcelonacom-300x167.jpg" alt="fcbarcelonacom" width="140" height="77" /></a></em></p>
<p>The night was great – getting to experience the atmosphere that is attached with hosting the <strong>Champions League final</strong> was thrilling and exciting.  While completely unattached to the result of the game, it was still a blast to see all the fans cheering (or crying!) throughout the city.</p>
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		<title>Football Fans in Rome</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Salomé Herrmann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Rome, the Football fan’s heart beats a little faster…
Rome is a great city for Football fans, whether you want to watch AS Roma or S.S. Lazio at home in Stadio Olympico, or Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich on TV.  It’s all possible, you just have to know how.
To make your stadium visit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>In Rome, the Football fan’s heart beats a little faster…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rome is a great city for Football fans</strong>, whether you want to watch AS Roma or S.S. Lazio at home in Stadio Olympico, or Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich on TV.  It’s all possible, you just have to know how.</p>
<p>To make your stadium visit or the search for a place to watch your favorite club live, here is a little tour of the city’s Football spots.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Live Games at the Stadium</strong></span></p>
<p><em><strong>First: Where can I buy my ticket?</strong></em></p>
<p>Keep in mind: To buy a ticket, you must present a government issued form of identification.  After purchase, the ticket will have your name printed on it, which means that only you can enter the Stadium with that ticket.  It’s best to buy your ticket at the official stores of each club.  There are several locations of each, but the most central are the AS Roma store in Piazza Colonna and the S.S. Lazio store on Via G. Amendola.</p>
<p><strong><em>In which section should I get my ticket?</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong>AS Roma</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé41.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-885 alignleft" title="salomé4" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé41-290x300.jpg" alt="AS Rome" width="44" height="45" /></a></strong></strong>When Roma is playing, everything revolves around the<strong> Curva Sud</strong>.  This is the only section where it is practically impossible to get a ticket , as most of the seats are taken by season ticket holders.  I recommend that you ask for a seat in the Curva Nord.  This is also an important fan section, but a bit quieter and more tourist friendly than the Curva Sud.  The only thing you should be aware of in this area is that the visiting fans section is just to the right of the Curva Nord.  If it comes to blows between the home and away supporters, you’re going to be right in the middle.  For the most part this shouldn’t worry you though, and it gives you a unique view from a fan section with a lively atmosphere.<a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé11.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-886" title="salomé1" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé11-300x216.jpg" alt="salomé1" width="198" height="142" /></a></p>
<p><strong>S.S. Lazio</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé51.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-887" title="salomé5" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé51.jpg" alt="salomé5" width="69" height="49" /></a>When Lazio is playing at home, everything is exactly the opposite.  The serious supporters sit in the <strong>Curva Nord</strong>, where it is almost impossible to get a ticket, and the Curva Sud, which you’ll probably find a bit more pleasant, is right next to the visitor’s section.<em><strong><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé31.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-888" title="salomé3" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé31-300x199.jpg" alt="salomé3" width="156" height="103" /></a></strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Step Two: How do I get to the Stadium?</strong></em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé21.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-889" title="salomé2" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé21-150x150.jpg" alt="salomé2" width="130" height="130" /></a>From Termini:</strong></p>
<p>Take Metro A toward Battistini and get off at Ottaviano.  From here, take Bus 32 (direction: Tor di Quinto) or Bus 271 (direction: A. Dis. Giuliano) until the stop Bosello.  Hint: if you can’t figure out when to get off the bus, just do what the other fans on the bus do.  They will definitely know where to go.</p>
<p><strong>From Piazza Venezia:<a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé-h1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-890" title="salomé h" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé-h1-150x150.jpg" alt="salomé h" width="118" height="118" /></a></strong></p>
<p>Take bus 271 (direction: A. Dis. Giuliano) and get of at the stop Boselli.  As before, if you are unsure of when to get off, there will definitely be other fans on the bus who’s example you can follow.</p>
<p><em><strong>Third Step: How do I behave?</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Supporting the Team</strong></p>
<p>Most importantly, it is a good idea to know how strong a rivalry exists between the two teams.  Italy still has incidents of hooliganism and occasional fan violence, so use caution if you choose to wear team memorabilia, regardless if it’s of the home or away side.</p>
<p><strong>Photos</strong></p>
<p>It’s always alright to take photos.  When you do, try to only take pictures of the supporters from behind them.  It’s rare, but some hapless tourists have had their cameras broken by other supporters just for taking a photo at an inopportune (aka potentially incriminating) moment, like when torches are lit.  To avoid trouble, just focus on the match and take pictures of Totti and co.</p>
<p><strong>Be a Fan, not a Tourist</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé6.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-891" title="salomé" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé6-225x300.jpg" alt="salomé" width="113" height="150" /></a></strong>Whether a supporter of AS Roma or S.S. Lazio, everyone at the games is passionate and emotional.  For the fans, their teams game is the highlight of the week, and the anticipation has been building in advance.  So it’s important that you as a “Football-Tourists” don’t act too much like tourists, and try to blend in with the crowd. Maybe learn the fan song that is always played right before the match starts (for Roma, Roma Roma Roma,  for Lazio, Vola Lazio Vola) so you can sign along.  It makes a good impression, and you’ll have more fun, too!</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Live Matches at a Pub</strong></span></p>
<p><em><strong>Where can I watch the important matches of my club?</strong></em></p>
<p>You can find the most important games of the 4 biggest European leagues (England, Italy, Spain, Germany) as well as Champions League and Europa Cup matches is a number of pubs around the city.  Especially if you are a fan of England’s Big Four, you have nothing to worry about.  Sometimes I’ve felt like I’m in England when I sit in these pubs- the bar staff usually speak fluent English, which I wasn’t expecting in Rome.  For me, it’s always a bit like being in another world, which also has its moments.</p>
<p><strong>Pubs</strong></p>
<p>I’ve been to a few pubs around the city to watch games, but only two really stand out.  One is the <a title="Abbey Theatre" href="http://www.abbey-rome.com" target="_blank">Abbey Theatre</a> and the other the <a title="Scholar's Lounge" href="http://www.scholarsloungerome.com" target="_blank">Scholar’s Lounge</a>.  Both are Irish pubs with a great atmosphere.</p>
<p><strong>Abbey Theatre</strong><br />
www.abbey-rome.com</p>
<p>The Abbey Theatre is centrally located, only about three minutes walk from Piazza Navona on Via Governo Vecchio.  It’s divided into five rooms, with three or four TV screens in each.  When you get there you just need to figure out what game is being show where and find yourself a spot in that room.  It’s a bit more difficult if you go with a big group and everyone wants to watch a different game, you’ll often have to split up for 90 minutes.</p>
<p><strong>Scholar’s Lounge</strong><br />
www.scholarsloungerome.com</p>
<p>Like the Abbey, the Scholar’s Lounge is also very well located.  You can find it at Via del Plebiscito 101, about five minutes from Piazza Venezia.  It seems perfect at first glance, since it is just one big room with three huge screens and about five or six normal sized tvs, and you can almost always find a table where everyone can sit together and still see the game they want.  But it can get a bit chaotic.  I was there for the second Champions League match day, and with everyone paying attention and cheering for different games, it can be a bit hard to concentrate on one.</p>
<p>There are pros and cons to both pubs, and personally the Abbey is my favorite.</p>
<p><strong>Have fun with football in Rome, and I hope I made your experience a little bit easier!</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charlotte Evans</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may be reading this blog and thinking to yourself: “well, yes Charlotte, this all sounds wonderful but Rome is ridiculously expensive and I could never pay for all of this.” Well, you would be wrong. Sure, there are ways to blast all your savings in one day in Rome as there are in any [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You may be reading this blog and thinking to yourself: “well, yes Charlotte, this all sounds wonderful but <em>Rome is ridiculously expensive</em> and I could never pay for all of this.” Well, you would be wrong. Sure, there are ways to blast all your savings in one day in Rome as there are in any big city. However, if you stay away from Mr. Dolce and Mr. Gabbana and use a little common sense, it is actually quite economical and easy to save your hard earned dough. In fact, it is possible to enjoy yourself and experience Rome without spending a dime! What now? Yes, you read correctly. <strong>Free, free, free . . . gotta love it!</strong></p>
<p>A little bit of an <em><strong>inside scoop</strong></em> is always beneficial when trying to save your money, so here is a list of some of the free things you can enjoy while strolling through the eternal city:</p>
<div id="attachment_864" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 201px"><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Post-6-Rome-Bikes.JPG"><img class="size-medium wp-image-864" title="Rome Bikes" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Post-6-Rome-Bikes-300x225.jpg" alt="Roma' n' Bike" width="191" height="143" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Roma&#39; n&#39; Bike</p></div>
<p>• <em><strong>Roma’n Bike</strong></em>: a bike sharing service that has stations scattered throughout the city.  With spots in multiple places including Via Nazionale, Piazza di Spagna, and Termini station, it is quite easy to find a place to grab a bike. The first 30 minutes are free and any additional time comes with a small charge.</p>
<p>•	<strong><em>Tours</em>:</strong> while you could take those overly expensive tours with non-native English speakers, it makes a lot more sense to do a free tour. Rome Free Tours offers at guide of the famous spots in the city starting at <strong>5pm in P</strong><strong>iazza di Spagna</strong> by the fountain every day – rain or shine.  The guides are professional and very informative.  Angels Tours also offers a free tour that focuses on the Pantheon.  The guides show the group around the inside of the Pantheon (with the exception of Sundays) and give lots of tidbits of information that really brings this building to life.  However, for these guides, a small tip is generally appreciated.<br />
•	<em><strong>Sites</strong></em>: sure, some of the sight entrance fees come with a hefty price tag, but there are also lots of free things to do. Dedicate one morning to a walk through Rome and you can see a myriad of important spots:</p>
<div id="attachment_865" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 214px"><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Piazza-Navona-1.JPG"><img class="size-medium wp-image-865" title="Piazza Navona" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Piazza-Navona-1-300x225.jpg" alt="Piazza Navona" width="204" height="152" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Piazza Navona</p></div>
<p><strong>Piazza Navona</strong>, <strong>Campo di Fiori, the Spanish Steps, Piazza di Popolo, Bocca della Verita, St. Peter’s Basilica, San </strong><strong>Clemente, Villa Borghese, Gianicolo</strong>, the list goes on.  Always keep your eyes open as you walk because the streets are filled with unique statues and hidden artistic beauties.  Street artists are also incredibly talented whether they are creating spray paint art or replicating a famous painting using chalk on the sidewalk.<br />
•<em><strong> Famous keyhole view of the Vatican</strong></em>: St. Peter’s can be seen across the city.  However, if you are looking for a unique way to see the basilica, head up to <strong>Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta</strong> in the Aventino height and peek through the keyhole to get a great view.  A little difficult to get to but worth the trek.</p>
<div id="attachment_866" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 129px"><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Fontanella-Roma-post-6.JPG"><img class="size-full wp-image-866" title="Fontanella Roma " src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Fontanella-Roma-post-6.JPG" alt="Fontanella Romana &quot;IL NASONE&quot;" width="119" height="162" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Fontanella Romana  &quot;IL NASONE&quot;</p></div>
<p>•	<em><strong>Water</strong></em>: while I would usually drop dead from thirst before sipping out of a city tap, the Rome fountains are famous for their cleanliness and great water.  Just carry around an empty bottle (not recommended to use the wine bottle from last night though!) and you will be able to quench your thirst without opening your wallet all day long.<br />
•	If you are feeling super fit, you can <strong>walk everywhere</strong>, but everyone has their lazy days, so the <strong>public transport</strong> is always a good option if you want to see everything without dropping dead from exhaustion.  The metro, buses, and trams, while not free, are dirt cheap (1 euro=1trip, 4 euros=1 day, 16 euros=1 week, 30 euros=1 month) and a great way to get around.</p>
<p>And while you are walking the city, be sure to take advantage of the free <strong>Italian practice</strong>.  While you can learn a lot of <a title="Italian Language Courses in Rome" href="http://www.torredibabele.com/intensive-courses.htm" target="_blank"><strong>grammar in class</strong></a>, the best way to build fluency is by <a title="Tandem Service" href="http://www.torredibabele.com/tandem.htm" target="_blank"><strong>talking to real Italians</strong></a>, developing an accent, observing how they form sentences, and understanding the general gist of their conversations.  Don’t be worried about making a fool of yourself – you probably won’t see them again!</p>
<p><strong>So good luck all you penny pinchers, and may all your free pursuits be successful ones!</strong></p>
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		<title>Fussballfans in Rom</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Salomé Herrmann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roma &#8211; diese Stadt lässt auch Fussballherzen höher schlagen
Ob die AS Roma und S. S. Lazio im Stadion, oder Liverpool, Real Madrid und Bayern Muenchen im TV, alle Spiele kann man hier in Rom sehen. Man muss nur wissen wie.
Um euch den Stadionbesuch oder die Suche nach einer Liveübertragung eurer Lieblingsmannschaft zu erleichtern, findet ihr [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Ob die AS Roma und S. S. Lazio im Stadion, oder Liverpool, Real Madrid und Bayern Muenchen im TV, <strong>alle Spiele kann man hier in Rom sehen</strong>. Man muss nur wissen wie.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Um euch den Stadionbesuch oder die Suche nach einer Liveübertragung eurer Lieblingsmannschaft zu erleichtern, findet ihr hier einen kleinen Fussballstadtführer.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Die Spiele der beiden Stadtclubs live im Stadion </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Erster Schritt: Wo kann ich mein Ticket kaufen?</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Sehr wichtig: Die Tickets werden <em>nur nach Einsicht eines amtlichen Ausweises</em> verkauft. Auf dem Ticket wird dann auch dein Name stehen, was bedeutet dass nur du mit dem Ticket ins Stadion gehen kannst. Am besten kauft ihr eure Tickets in einem der zahlreichen Fanshops der beiden Clubs. Z.B. AS Roma: Piazza Colonna / S. S. Lazio: via G. Amendola.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>In welchem Sektor soll ich mein Ticket kaufen?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>AS Roma:</strong><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé4.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-819 alignleft" title="salomé roma" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé4-290x300.jpg" alt="salomé roma" width="42" height="44" /></a><br />
Bei der Roma dreht sich alles um die <strong>Curva Sud</strong>. Nur da ist es praktisch unmöglich ein Ticket zu bekommen da sie schon voll ist durch die Dauerkartenbesitzer. Darum empfehl ich euch in die Curva Nord auszuweichen. Diese ist auch eine richtige Fankurve nur ein bisschen ruhiger und touristenfreundlicher als die Curva Sud. Was ihr euch aber bewusst sein müsst ist, dass der Gastsektor genau rechts neben der Curva Nord ist. Das heist, falls es zu Ausschreitungen zwischen den Fans kommen sollte, wärt ihr mitten drin. Dafür hat man aber einen einmaligen Ausblick auf eine grandiose Fankurve.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-814 aligncenter" title="salomé 2" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé1-300x216.jpg" alt="salomé 2" width="182" height="131" /></a><strong>S.S. Lazio:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé5.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-821" title="salomé lazio" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé5.jpg" alt="salomé lazio" width="70" height="50" /></a>Bei Lazio ist alles genau umgehert, der harte Fankern ist in der <strong>Curva Nord</strong> in welcher es auch fast unmöglich ist ein Ticket zu bekommen und die Curva Sud ist direckt neben dem Gastsektor, dafür von den Fans her viel angenehmer.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Zweiter Schritt: Wie komm ich zum Stadion?</strong></em></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-817" title="salomé 4" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé2-300x300.jpg" alt="salomé 4" width="136" height="136" /></a><strong>Von Stazione Termini aus:</strong><br />
Nehmt die Metro A in Richtung Battistini bis zur Haltestelle Ottaviano und von dort aus den Bus Nr. 32 (Tor di Quinto) oder Nr. 271 (A. Dis. Giuliano) bis zur Haltestelle Boselli. (Wenn ihr nicht erkennt wann ihr aussteigen müsst, orientiert euch einfach an den Fans die im Bus sind und sicherlich am richtigen Ort aussteigen werden).</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé-h.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-818" title="salomé 5" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé-h.jpg" alt="salomé 5" width="128" height="128" /></a><strong>Von Piazza Venezia aus:</strong></p>
<p>Nehmt den Bus Nr. 271 (A. Dis. Giuliano) bis zur Haltestelle Boselli. (auch hier gilt: wenn ihr nicht erkennt wann ihr aussteigen müsst, orientiert euch einfach an den Fans die im Bus sind und sicherlich am richtigen Ort aussteigen werden).</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Dritter Schritt: Wie muss ich mich verhalten?</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>B</strong><strong>ekennung zur Mannschaft:</strong><br />
Wichtig ist, dass man sich zuerst genau informiert ob und vorallem wie stark die beiden spielenden Mannschaften verfeindet sind. In Italien ist immer mal wieder mit Fankriegen zu rechnen. Deshalb rate ich allen mit dem Tragen von Fanartikeln vorsichtig zu sein. Egal ob Fanartikel von der Heim- oder Gastmannschaft.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Fotos:</strong><br />
Fotos zu machen ist immer erlaubt. Nur müsst ihr gut aufpassen dass ihr, wenns geht, die Fans nur von hinten fotografiert. Es ist schon vorgekommen dass einem ahnungslosen Tourist die Kamera kaputt gemacht wurde, nur weil er ein foto in einem dummen Moment geschossen hat (z.B. bei Zündung einer Fackel usw.) Am besten konzentriert ihr euch aufs Spiel und schiesst Fotos von Totti &amp; co.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-815 alignleft" title="salomé 1" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/salomé-225x300.jpg" alt="salomé 1" width="119" height="159" /></a><strong>Fan sein, nicht Tourist</strong><br />
Ob die Fans von der AS Roma oder die Fans von der S.S. Lazio, alle sind sehr leidenschaftlich und emotional. Das Spiel ihrer Mannschaft ist der Höhepunkt der Woche und sie freuen sich schon lange im Voraus drauf. Darum ist es wichtig dass wir „Fussball-Touristen“ nicht als Touristen auffallen sondern uns gut in die Fanmänge einfügen können, quasi unsichtbar werden. Vielleicht informiert ihr euch über das Fanlied das immer kurz vor dem Spiel gespielt wird (AS Roma: Roma Roma Roma / S. S. Lazio: vola Lazio vola) wo ihr dann mitsingen könnt. Das macht schon mal einen guten Eindruck und ist einmalig.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Livespiele in einem Pub</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Wo kann ich am besten wichtige Spiele meiner Mannschaft sehen?</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Ambiente </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Die Topspiele der grossen 4 Liegen (England, Italien, Spanien, Deutschland) kann man in diversen Pub’s sehen. Vorallem wenn man ein Fan von von ManU oder Liverpool ist, muss man sich garkeine Sorgen machen. Manchmal komm ich mir vor als wäre ich in England wenn ich in diesen Pub’s sitze. Ist wirklich wizig denn sogar die Kellner sprechen fliessend Englisch und das habe ich in Rom gar nicht erwartet. Für mich ist es immer wie ein Eintauchen in eine andere Welt. Was ja auch mal schön ist.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pub’s</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Ich war schon in verschiedenen Pub’s um Spiele zu sehen, aber nur zwei haben mich richtig überzeugt. Das eine ist das „<a title="Abbey Theatre" href="http://www.abbey-rome.com" target="_blank">ABBEY THEATRE</a>“ und das andere die „<a title="Scholars Lounge" href="http://www.scholarsloungerome.com" target="_blank">SCHOLARS LOUNGE</a>“. Es sind beides Irish Pub’s mit einem richtig tollem flair.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Abbey Theatre</strong>:  www.abby-rome.com</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Das Abby Theatre Pub ist sehr zentral gelegen. Ihr findet es in der Via Governo Vecchio nur ca. 3 min von der Piazza Navona entfernt. Es ist in 5 Räume aufgeteilt und in jedem befinden sich ca. drei bis vier Bildschirme. Wenn man das Pub betritt muss man sich einfach zuerst orientieren wo das Spiel läuft welches man sehen will und sich dann in diesen Raum begeben. Es wird aber kompliziert wenn eine Gruppe zusammen hingeht und alle wollen ein anderes Spiel sehen. Das heisst die Gruppe muss damit rechnen sich jenachdem für 90 min zu trennen.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Scholars Lounge</strong>: www.scholarsloungerome.com</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Wie das Abby ist auch die Scolars Lounge sehr gut gelegen. Ihr findet sie ganz einfach in der via del Plebiscito 101 ca. 5 min von der Piazza Venezia entfernt. Es scheint  auf den ersten Blick perfekt zu sein, denn es ist einfach ein einziger Raum mit drei Riesenleinwänden und etwa fünf bis sechs normale Bildschrimen und man kann praktisch von jedem Sitzplatz auf jeden Bildschrim sehen. Doch es täuscht. Ich habe im Scholars z.B. den zweiten CL-Spieltag gesehen und mit der Zeit wurde es sehr anstrengend. Wenn rund herum andere Spiele laufen hast du praktisch keine Chance dich auf eines zu konzentrieren.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Also haben beide Pub’s so ihre Vor- und Nachteile wobei ich aber das Abbey’s bevorzuge.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Jetzt wünsche ich euch ganz viel Spass im fussballverrückten Rom und hoffe ich hab euch die Suche nach einem passenden Ort ein bisschen einfacher gemacht.</strong></p>
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		<title>Ein Jahr in Rom &#8211; als Italienisch Studentin und Mitbürgerin</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:30:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ich gehöre zu den glücklichen Personen, denen die Chance gegeben wurde ein Jahr im Ausland zu leben.  Rom als mein Ziel, mit dem Bedürfnis, einmal in der Stadt zu leben, die man sonst nur als Tourist bestaunen darf. Nicht etwa als Gast, sondern als sprachkundiger Mitbürger, der einen Blick hinter die Kulissen wirft.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Julia-Thumbnail.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-800" title="Julia Thumbnail" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Julia-Thumbnail.jpg" alt="Julia Thumbnail" width="84" height="84" /></a>Ich gehöre zu den glücklichen Personen, denen die Chance gegeben wurde <strong>ein Jahr im Ausland</strong> zu leben. <em><strong> Rom </strong></em>als mein Ziel, mit dem Bedürfnis, einmal in der Stadt zu leben, die man sonst nur als Tourist bestaunen darf. Nicht etwa als Gast, sondern <em>als sprachkundiger Mitbürger, der einen Blick hinter die Kulissen wirft</em>.</p>
<p><a title="Torre di Babele" href="http://www.torredibabele.com/de/index.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Torre di Babele</strong></a>, eine Sprachschule wie sie schöner nicht sein könnte&#8230; Eine alte italienische Villa in einer typisch italienischen Strasse in der sich <strong>Schüler aus aller Welt</strong> begegnen. Nicht nur jedes deutsche Bundesland war hier schon durch ein ehrenswertes Mitglied vertreten. <em>Menschen aller Nationen in jedem Alter mit den verschiedensten Motiven begegnen sich hier. Alle mit dem Ziel italienisch zu sprechen. </em>Animiert von der warmherzigen Atmosphäre und der persönlichen Ansprache, hat mir das <a title="Italienischkurse" href="http://www.torredibabele.com/de/italienischkurse.htm" target="_blank">Erlernen der Sprache</a> hier großen Spaß gemacht.</p>
<p>Natürlich bedarf es immer einer bestimmten Zeit sich einzuleben und sich der Sprache in gewohnter Form zu bedienen. Eine der wichtigsten Voraussetzungen für diesen Szenenwechsel ist wie fast immer die <strong>innere Einstellung</strong>. Für Menschen die <em>aufnahmebereit</em>, <em>neugierig </em>und <em>weltoffen</em> sind, ist es eine bereichernde Erfahrung.<br />
Für meine Sprachentwicklung musste ich mich integrieren. Hierbei waren mir meine <strong>römischen Wegbegleiter</strong> die größte Hilfe. Mein Bemühen ihre Sprache zu erlernen, belohnen sie mit freundlicher Zuwendung und der nötigen verbalen Unterstützung den Satz oder das was ich zu sagen versuche so authentisch wie möglich zu kommunizieren&#8230; Überhaupt wird zu jeder Gelegenheit <em>gegrüßt</em>, <em>gelacht</em>, <em>gequatscht</em>, <em>gestritten</em>, <em>versöhnt </em>und <em>liebevoll verschaukelt</em>. Alles begleitet von ihrem unverkennbar <strong>humorvollen </strong><strong>Charme</strong>. So lernt man italienisch sprichwörtlich im Spaziergang.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Nach vier Monaten Sprachtraining habe ich ein <a title="Berufspraktikum" href="http://www.torredibabele.com/de/berufspraktikum.htm" target="_blank">Praktikum</a> in einem Kunsthandel in einer Seitenstrasse der <strong>Piazza Navona</strong> begonnen. Eine Kunstgalerie und gleichzeitig eine Welt für sich mit ihrer ganz eigenen gesellschaftlichen Infrastruktur. <em>Eine Mischung aus charmanten Gestalten, Skurrilitäten und dem berühmten Flair der Verhandlungsbasis</em>. Für mich eine interkulturelle Basis und Improvisationstheater zugleich. Eine zu 100% lohnenswerte Erfahrung.</p>
<div id="attachment_796" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/torredibabele.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-796" title="torredibabele" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/torredibabele-300x212.jpg" alt="torredibabele" width="300" height="212" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Julia mit den Teilnehmern des Austauschprojekts aus Berlin</p></div>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Доброго времени суток.
 Со школой познакомился совершенно нежданно, после окончания ВУЗа и в разгар мирового экономического кризиса, когда старая работа уже закрылась, а вероятность трудоустроиться на новую была сведена к минимуму. Зная мою любовь ко всему, что связано с Италией, друг порекомендовал мне съездить на курсы Итальянского языка непосредственно в Италию, в самый что ни [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Доброго времени суток.<br />
<a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/IMG_0647.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-783" title="Andrey" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/IMG_0647-150x150.jpg" alt="Andrey" width="164" height="164" /></a> Со школой познакомился совершенно нежданно, после окончания ВУЗа и в разгар мирового экономического кризиса, когда старая работа уже закрылась, а вероятность трудоустроиться на новую была сведена к минимуму. Зная мою любовь ко всему, что связано с Италией, друг порекомендовал мне съездить на курсы Итальянского языка непосредственно в Италию, в самый что ни на есть Рим. Поначалу я отнесся скептически к этой идее, но сайт школы Torre di babele все-таки посетил.<br />
Посмотрев на тот момент основное &#8211; цены, которые меня на удивление &#8211; не удивили, решил написать в секретариат, разузнать, могут ли они оформить для меня необходимые документы для получения визы.<br />
Слово за слово, шаг за шагом &#8211; и через месяц, 15 мая, в воскресенье, я прибыл туда куда ведут все дороги &#8211; Рим.<br />
Поселился я по направлению школы, у одной весьма милой Сеньоры, в комнате которая предназначалась для 2-ух студентов. Немного о проживании: большая просторная квартира, со всем необходимым (кухня, ванная комната с душем, интернет Wi-Fi и пр..). Сеньора выдала мне ключи, вопрос оплаты остался на следующие дни, после моего посещения школы (далее в начале каждого месяца исправно платил).<br />
В понедельник, с утра я отправился на знакомство со школой. В первый день меня, как и всех вновь прибывших, ждал тест на определение знания итальянского языка для моего дальнейшего распределения в соответствующую группу, знания мои были на 0, поэтому отправили меня на level №1. Далее последовала ознакомительная лекция о Риме и первая 2-х часовая лекция.<br />
За все мое время пребывания (6 месяцев) группы были максимально &#8220;разношерстными&#8221;, были и пожилые и молодые, и семейные пары и священнослужители со всех уголков земли. Сразу спешу отметить, что это один из огромных плюсов, мало того, что язык можно учить в интересной и неповторимой компании, так еще и появляется возможность узнать людей из различных стран такими, какие они есть на самом деле, расширить стереотипное представление о них. Группы состоят не более чем из 10-12 человек, но может быть и меньше, все зависит от записавшихся.<br />
Занятия проходят в достаточно свободной форме и весьма интенсивно, примерно каждый день дается новый материал + упражнения на практику, а вот здесь, кстати, уже проявляется вся присущая Итальянцам креативность: от простых письменных форм, до пения и постановки сценок. Не могу сказать, что занятия очень простые, но и тяжести после 4 часов обучения не чувствуется &#8211; гармония ))<br />
<a href="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/5415_111214088483_505148483_2078969_7477448_n.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-784" title="Andrey 2" src="http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/5415_111214088483_505148483_2078969_7477448_n.jpg" alt="Andrey 2" width="227" height="169" /></a>После занятия все рассыпаются по крайне многочисленным достопримечательностям Рима. Есть возможность несколько раз в неделю ходить на экскурсии организованные школой, которые проходят как по Риму, так и по окрестностям. Должен еще сказать, что гиды, зная что проводят экскурсии для студентов изучающих итальянский, говорят очень доступно и понятно, даже если ваш итальянский далек от совершенного, так что я ходил на них с самого начала, что помогало и в изучении и в познании города.<br />
Также школа организует различные культурно-увеселительные мероприятия, такие как посещения пиццерии (рекомендую), кулинарные курсы, курсы по произношению, просмотр фильмов и т.д.<br />
РИМ<br />
Рим &#8211; это неповторимый город, незнающий пределов красоты, богатства и неповторимости архитектуры, красок и времени. Такое ощущение, что за все 6 месяцев я так его и не увидел, что наглядно демонстрирует следующая жизненная история: Разговаривая с итальянцами и рассказывая о красотах очередного посещенного места, я всегда слышал примерно одно: &#8211; Да, да, это очень красивое место, (ma!) но, ты должен посетить еще вот это, это ну просто умопомрачительная вещь.&#8221; Далее посещаешь ее, разговариваешь с другим итальянцем, который выражает такой же восторг, но рекомндует уже другие места, которые я просто обязан посетить! Эта цепь так и не закончилась. Поэтому так и осталось у меня впечатление, что Самого красивого я так еще и не увидел, да и думаю, что посмотреть все там не удастся и за всю жизнь&#8230;<br />
Отдельно хочу сказать о море, которое оказывается весьма близко к Риму, настолько близко, что туда ходит метро, 30 минут и ты на песчаном пляже Тирренского моря – шикарно! <img src='http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /><br />
В общем впечатления только положительные, очень хорошо организованная школа, с богатыми традициями (им в этом году исполнилось 25 лет) в одном из чудеснейших городов мира, в который вернуться хочется всегда. <img src='http://www.torredibabele.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /><br />
Надеюсь, что еще будет шанс вернуться в Рим в Torre di babele</p>
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