Laura Pausini? International Italian Language Week ? Saturday Night Fever ? ESL Teachers: Arezzo Siena & Perugia
Laura Pausini: New Album & US Tour
OK, you won’t find a zoomata staffer who’ll own up to owning one of her records, but after the positive response from readers for our head’s up to the new Andrea Bocelli album we couldn’t pass up La Signorina “Solitudine.” Pausini’s new record, a best of with two new tracks, sees her 20 lbs lighter and kicking off her North American tour in Miami. Now if she’d just lighten up on those the ballads & use that voice. Word has it her next album, slated for release next summer, is entirely in English.
www.laurapausini.com
Click on “Ritorno da Te” for the video for new track, shot in Los Angeles by du jour director Gabriele Muccino (L’ultimo bacio).
Celebrating Italian Language Week: Film Fests & Theatrical Workshops
For the first time, Italian language & cultural institutes worldwide have decided to hold an international language week. The result: a lot of the usual Dante readings & dictionary unveilings but also a chance to see recent Italian films (L’Ultimo Bacio, La Stanza del Figlio) and recent books.
Some of the more interesting ideas: A happening with folk legend singer/songwriter Francesco Guccini (Montreal), a theatrical workshop on gestures and body language for Italian students (Melbourne) and the language seen from a more recent evolution–Italian for cell phones (Chambery).
Find what’s on near you with thethe schedule
Saturday Night Fever: Musical Hits Italian Stage
Ah ha ha ha, stayin’ alive: the long list of American musicals to hit Italian stages of late are credited with reviving a lagging interest in theatergoing. Grease, Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fame and Tommy have all been recent successes. This time Italian American Tony Manero comes back to Italy, played by Sebastien Torka (raised in London by a Calabrian dad). Songs in English, dialogue in Italian…
www.lafebbredelsabatosera.it
Fun site (in Flash) that takes visitors through the set (with pop-ups on the history of discotheques) and backstage to meet the actors, all to a vintage 70s soundtrack….
Seeking English Teachers: Arezzo Siena & Perugia
Cepu is an Italian outfit dedicated to getting those 30-year university students that all-important piece of paper through tutoring…Here’s what they’re looking for:
Efl Teachers for Arezzo, Siena Perugia learning centres.
An ideal position for a native–speaker, young, communicative and energetic teacher who is ready to take on teaching as well as tuition management responsibilities.
University degree required. One year teaching experience essential.
Trinity TESOL/CELTA certifications or equivalent preferred.
Very interesting job prospects.
Basic computer skills required.
Contact: Mr A.Bistarelli
Tel.: 0575-736681
Fax: 0575-736331
Email: cepuglo@cepu.it
— Reference: SP-EFL TEACHER —