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Why should I learn another language?

Roberta Pennasilico, Naples High School. Why should I learn another language?. Because it can be fun. Because it helps you make new friends from all over the world. Because as you travel around the world you can express any need and understand what’s going on.

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Why should I learn another language?

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  1. Roberta Pennasilico, Naples High School Why should I learn another language? Because it can be fun. Because it helps you make new friends from all over the world. Because as you travel around the world you can express any need and understand what’s going on. Because when you study a foreign language you get to know your own language better. Because when you study a language you discover new civilizations and understand more about your own. Because it can help you find an exciting job

  2. Why should you not feel intimidated by learning Italian? • You know and use more Italian words than you realize ... • many words of the language you speak every day are Italian or derive from Latin/Italian! Roberta Pennasilico, Naples HS

  3. For example…what does “nome dello studente” mean? • Aspirin = aspirina • Music = musica • School = scuola • Animal = animale • Study = studiare • Nome = Name • Studente = Student • Class = classe • Television = televisione • Station = stazione • Professor = professore • Poet = poeta • Rose = rosa • Train = treno Roberta Pennasilico, Naples HS

  4. Cognates There are words in a language that are very similar to their corresponding words in another language and you can tell they are related. These words are called COGNATES. There are more cognates in English/Italian than you probably think. Word language 2, slightly changed ex. “student” Word Language 1 ex. studente Roberta Pennasilico, Naples HS

  5. Now you guess…What do these Italian words mean? Radio Banca Attore Giornale Nazione Libertà Arte Educazione Palazzo Licenza Passare Preferenza Servizio Vulcano Farmacia Cinema Ritardo Immagine Citta’ Marina Scienze Dottore Tollerante Mercato Gentile Governo Roberta Pennasilico, Naples HS

  6. Besides cognates, there are also words that are exactly the same in two languages: sometimes a language “takes, borrows” words from another language and integrates them in its own dictionary. These words (exactly similar in spelling, meaning and pronunciation) are called BORROWINGS. English and Italian borrowed words from each other, too. Let’s take a look at some of these words. Roberta Pennasilico, Naples HS

  7. Examples of Borrowings: Italian English • Robot • Rock’n’roll, Jazz • Blues, Rap • Stereo • Boy Scout • Computer • Software/Hardware • Yacht • Shampoo • Shampoo • Weekend • Sport (Jogging, Hockey, Surf, Snowboard) • Junior/Senior • Shock • Goal!! • Poster • Pic-nic Roberta Pennasilico, Naples HS

  8. Examples of Borrowings: Italian English • Maestro • Bravo • Aria, Soprano • Broccoli, Zucchini, pizza • Spaghetti • Fiasco • Piano • Prima donna • Propaganda • Lava • Duo/Trio • Tempo • Cameo • Cappuccino • Espresso • Studio Roberta Pennasilico, Naples HS

  9. The point is… Italian and English are closer than you think!!! English is full of Latin/Italian rooted words, so learning Italian could be easier than you believe. So, don’t hesitate to try and practice the language! Roberta Pennasilico, Naples HS

  10. One more thing….. Not only does English have a lot of Latin-based words, but they are very sophisticated! Don’t you believe it? Look at the following examples…. Roberta Pennasilico, Naples HS

  11. Latin-rooted words in English English 1 English 2 Italiano freedom liberty liberta’ luck fortune fortuna immature immaturo childish profondo deep profound superficiale shallow superficial feeling sentiment sentimento danger peril pericolo Roberta Pennasilico, Naples HS

  12. Latin-rooted words in English English 1 English 2 Italiano enough sufficient sufficiente amount quantity quantita’ end (v) finish (v) finire tipo kind (n) type gentile kind (a) gentle aquarium acquario fish tank Roberta Pennasilico, Naples HS

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