Jason: Let's take a look at the vocabulary for this lesson.Ĭristina: portare Ĭristina: anulare Ĭristina: farsi coraggio Ĭristina: favoloso Ĭristina: taglio Ĭristina: azzeccato Ĭristina: conoscere qualcuno come le proprie tasche Jason: Sure and I heard that Damiani, another Italian company, has won 18 Diamonds International Awards, which are the Oscars of the jewelry world.Ĭristina: Unoaerre and Favero are also famous brands that specialize in 18-carat gold jewelry. And nowadays, what are some of the most famous Italian jewelry brands?Ĭristina: Some of the famous international brands are Bulgari, Buccellati and Di Modolo. They often decorated their earrings and necklaces with the technique of granulation in which many hundreds of tiny gold beads are soldered together. They had highly advanced metalworking skills. Jason: The Etruscans were famous for their golden jewelry, right?Ĭristina: Yes. What else can you tell us about the history of jewelry design?Ĭristina: Well, it dates back to the ancient Etruscan period. And another one is sterling silver, which is often used together with diamonds or other precious gemstones. What are some of the most used metals?Ĭristina: Gold is one of the most highly used metals probably because of its affinity with the color of the sun. Jason: Italy has traditions of fine craftsmanship that date back centuries. Jason: At the lake, exactly where we met six years ago.Ĭristina: Let's talk about modern Italian jewelry design. ![]() Jason: And how about the wedding proposal? Actually, last week I heard them talking on the phone, and they were chatting, but I couldn't imagine that. She is the only friend who knows me like the back of her hand. Jason: Maybe he went to the jeweler with one of your female friends. Jason: Don't exaggerate! But I have to say that it is the best present Antonio has ever given me. It's one of the most beautiful rings I've ever seen. Jason: Besides a very original setting, it has a very bright cut. Jason: Well done, Antonio! And what a fabulous ring! Antonio mustered up the courage, and after six years together, he asked me to marry him. Jason: Yes, I wanted to tell you this morning, but there were so many clients. Jason: Wait a sec, is what you're wearing on your ring finger an engagement ring, or am I wrong? Sofia: Al lago, proprio dove ci eravamo conosciuti sei anni fa.Įnglish Host: Let’s hear the conversation one time slowly.Įnglish Host: Now let’s hear it with the English translation. In effetti li ho sentiti al telefono che confabulavano la settimana scorsa, ma non potevo immaginare che. E' l'unica amica che mi conosca come le sue tasche. Simone: Che sia andato in gioielleria con una tua amica? Sofia: Non esagerare! Però devo dire che è certamente il regalo più azzeccato che Antonio mi abbia mai dato. ![]() E' uno degli anelli più belli che abbia mai visto. Wendy: Oltre ad avere una montatura originale, ha un taglio molto luminoso. Simone: Bravo Antonio! E che anello favoloso! Antonio si è fatto coraggio e dopo 6 anni insieme mi ha chiesto di sposarlo. Sofia: Sì, volevo dirvelo stamattina, ma c'erano così tanti clienti. Wendy: Scusa un attimo, ma quello che porti all'anulare è un anello di fidanzamento o sbaglio? The speakers are co-workers, so they'll be speaking informal language. Jason: The conversation is between Sofia, Wendy and Simone. Jason: "It’s one of the most beautiful rings I have ever seen." This conversation takes place in a restaurant during the work lunch break.Ĭristina: Sofia, Wendy e Simone parlano insieme. Such as…Ĭristina: E’ uno degli anelli più belli che abbia mai visto. Jason: In this lesson you'll learn about the congiuntivo passato. This is Lesson 21 – A Romantic Italian Proposal Cristina: Cristina here! Welcome to 's Intermediate series.
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