Monday, September 24, 2012

When will your school open after summer holidays

When will your school open after summer holidays?
Here in Italy they will open between the 10th and the 25th of September. What about US, UK and Australia? And when did your school close for summer holidays? Here they closed during the first week of June Do you really go to school in August? Wow. This sounds reaaally weird to me! Here August is considered the best holiday period of the year, and the hottest too. It would be impossible to go to school!
Primary & Secondary Education - 8 Answers
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Im in the US in Georgia, schools closed for the summer the last week of May. The kids went back to school August 5
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CALIFORNIA! yay haha (thats where I live) But My school stoped about... june 15ish? and starts monday!! (24th) my friends started last week so ya we are all different..
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in Massachusetts! city Lynn some start September 9th and some start September 3rd and in Malden they start August 28! im lucky cause i start school September 9th :]
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here in AR we went to school on august the 19th some started earlier =\
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I live in England and broke up on the 17th July and go back on 3rd September. Yeah, we have a short holiday over here.
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my school opens on monday.
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in in the u.s school starts August 31st and ended june 12
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In The UK my school goes back on the wednesday9th of september because monday is teacher training day and tuesday is year sevens day all by them selves without anyothr years :D

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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Is it safe to say that the best place to learn Italian opera is in Italy and German opera in Germany

Is it safe to say that the best place to learn Italian opera is in Italy and German opera in Germany?
Most operas are in either Italian or German. A person once told me that if you want to study opera, it's better to study in Europe. And since there are more Italian and German operas than any other operas out there, you should definitely choose either Italy or Germany. The decision should be based on your type of voice and repertoire. If you want to study Italian opera, you should go to Italian conservatories. If you want to study German opera, you should go to German conservatories. I know there are a lot of good music schools/colleges in Italy and Germany to study opera. But what about conservatories in other countries/continents, such as UK, Russia, Austria, USA, Japan, Australia etc? Surely Italy and Germany are not the only places in the world to study opera, right? If you happen to meet an aspiring opera singer, would you also recommend them to study in Europe? Do you also agree that Italy and Germany are the best places in the world to study opera? What is your opinion on that? Thanks. Oh hello, mamianka! Long time no see LOL. Glad to hear (or read) from you again. @Tinpanallycat : I understand your point. Yes sometimes it does help to learn opera in its roots a.k.a back to its origin place so we're able to get the soul of it. It's like you can learn the technique everywhere, but the authentic feeling of it, sometimes you can only get it in its native land.
Performing Arts - 3 Answers
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No, as there are people who perform operas around the world. Being in Europe doesn't make them any better at opera than standing in a garage makes me a car.
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This is hogwash. I learned to speak German in Hartford, CT, understand Italian opera in NY, and how to make Polish pierogi in New Bedford, MA. The world gets smaller everyday - and so do some people's minds. Nobody is going to *stay where they ought to* or *go back where they came from*. Most countries - especially in Europe - expect their native ethnicities to be a *minority* in a few decades. The quality of education is dependent upon the quality of THAT SCHOOL you attend - be it in London or Indianapolis. Yes, there are people who *enjoy* studying abroad, especially if it gives them an opportunity to practice speech in a certain language, with native speakers - but it is not necessary to be able to speak Italian, just sing in it - ditto for all the other languages. My husband improves his Spanish by speaking to our landscapers - we have *native speakers* living across the street, and can find at least TEN languages in the neighborhood, all spoke by natives. My adult son is a basso with a full-voice low C (yup - 2 leger lines . . ) and for a while in college he dated, a Russian piano student. Somebody got things confused about his having a Polish/Slavic Mom (his last name does not reflect this) and thought HE was Russian - because with that low voice, he sang so much of that literature. Nope - just a freak. Study with the BEST TEACHER and BEST PROGRAM you can find - and if you are learning German opera in Cleveland, or Italian opera in Milan - so be it. Two of our other family members who were opera majors, and the side of the family that is Italian, DID study in Italy - but then, again, so did another member whose major is business. Hey - Semester Abroad is a wonderful thing. Go where the QUALITY is - not necessarily based on an ethnic choice.
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I just LOVE these people who have never been outside their own country and NEVER LIVED in Europe who are so full of how great it is to study in Amerika. If you want to study GERMAN opera.. the best place is AUSTRIA.. Vienna is preferable but Salizburg is cheaper and smaller and you will actually learn more. As for ITALIAN.. you definitely need to live in ITALY and I would suggest FLORANCE because that is where the best opera is done. What these people who have NEVER LIVED IN EUROPE don't understand is.. there is MORE to learning a language or opera than just learning the WORDS.. It's the SPIRIT of the land.. the feeling you get from generations of musicians and perfumers who have come before you.. CENTURIES BEFORE AMERIKA and you take THAT into your soul.. something that AmeriKans would NEVER UNDERSTAND because with AmeriKans.. it's all about THEM and they don't have any sensitivity to OTHER COUNTRIES AND CULTURES. Nothing can compare to sitting in La Scala and hearing an Italian opera or in the Vienna Opera House and hearing an performance in German or being in the Paris Opera House during a performance of something like Manon Lescout IN the original FRENCH. The rest of the world knows that AmeriKans have no HEART and no SOUL and it shows in everything they do.. such as MAKING WAR just because they CAN.

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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Is it safe to say that the best place to learn Italian opera is in Italy and German opera in Germany

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

Place to learn italian in italy near the snow

Place to learn italian in italy near the snow?
Hi Does anyone know somewhere in Italy that I can go learn italian that is close to skiing. I am hoping to go in January and planning on staying in Florence for 3 weeks to learn italian then wanted to go to another school. Thanks! Jess
Other - Italy - 5 Answers
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You can choose Aosta, in the heart of the Alps. Otherwise Milan, a big city that is not so far from Valtellina (a couple of hours by car). I live in Milan and I usually go to Livigno every winter weekend. I suggest you to avoid Bolzano because there they mostly speak German.
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The Alps It must not be supposed that this region is always marked by the presence of the characteristic trees. and close from mountains IL SILLABO Via Alberti 31 52027 San Giovanni Valdarno (Ar) Fax: 0039 055942439 info@il-sillabo.com Website: www.il-sillabo.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ www.myngle.com has individual and group lessons good luck Jess ------------------------------------------------------------ Learn to Speak Italian Study Italian where it is spoken: Florence, Milan, Rome and Siena www.scuolaleonardo.com
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Jess I have the perfect place for you. It is near the best Italian ski resorts and is a great school in a lovely town -http://www.my-italy-piedmont-marche-and-more.com/italian-lessons.html
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What does got to do Florence with skiing...?
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There are a couple of ski resorts not far from Florence. Ever heard of Abetone or Abbadia San Salvatore? You could go there to ski on weekends, just be sure to reserve your hotel rooms well in advance, as the place tends to be packed during the holiday season (which in Italy lasts until January 6th).

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Is it safe to study abroad in Italy

Is it safe to study abroad in Italy?
I'm a high school student and I wanted to know if it was safe to study abroad for a month in Italy during the summer. Please do not answer if you have never been. Please don't be rude. I know there is some crime rate I believe. Oh the city I will be studying the most in is Florence if I do end up going.Thanks!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Italy has a very low rate of violent crimes among non-criminals; therefore it is very safe, provided you are not a mafioso or a drug smuggler. There is a very high crime rate for tax evasion, corruption, and drug smuggling, though. It is on the average regarding crimes against property (theft, robbery). Therefore, you'd better keep safe your valuable things.
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florence is a calm city, don't be afraid. good luck

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

How expensive is it to live in Rome italy

How expensive is it to live in Rome italy?
im thinking of studying abroad next year, and i would love to go to Rome, as my school has a study abroad program there. Is it expensive to find an apartment there?
Other - Italy - 5 Answers
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To rent the average apartment in Rome is 1000 to 2500 Euros per month (2 bedrooms). And meals are on average 30 euros per person-WITHOUT wine !! But the nightlife in Rome is expensive and spending leisure time would be prohibitively expensive to you. You would probably be better off living on the outskirts of the city where it is much cheaper and have to share to cut down costs.
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living in rome is quite expensive,but you can rent a room in the centre from 500 â‚¬ on.
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its very expensive, ever since they took the euro as there currency...
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I live in Rome and I can tell you that it is an expensive city and there are rentals of apartments that you can share with other kids your own age so paying less, (careful when you take a taxi or eat them at the restaurant you can also cheat seeing that you are a tourist, this summer, 2 tourists ordered 2 pasta dishes and seafood quality is not much came out that they had to pay 600 euros), but when you do the walks in the evening in different squares, the Fontana di Trevi The Colloseum, is fantastic. For more information contact me (I used google translator)
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I say we become "roomates" and split the cost. What do you say? I need some change

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

teens: how many breaks do you get during the school year

teens: how many breaks do you get during the school year?
I get 2 days in November ( thanksgiving and Black Friday) Christmas Break Regents week in January, we're not allowed to be in school unless we have an exam to take. If not we have to be home. So the school year coming up, I get to stay home for a week and my sister has to go to school ( cause she's not in High school yet) Winter Break in February ( that's when I'm going to Italy with my school though) Spring Break. Another Regents week in June, and since I'd have no exams, no school for me again, but half the USA is out of school anyways for summer... and all of those holidays like Martin Luther King Jr day, election day, etc.. how about you? BQ- what did you have for breakfast?
Adolescent - 23 Answers
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There is Thanksgiving long weekend in October, Christmas/New Year's break which is about 2 weeks, March break for a week in March, Easter weekend which is a 4 dour weekend and we have a few random days off throughout the year. BQ: A bowl of Shreddies. :)
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In England, we have six weeks in summer (Over end of july and august), a week in october off, two weeks at christmas, a week in february, two weeks at easter and a week in may. We also get five days off throughout the year, (Just one day, five times).
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Winter Break (It used to be Christmas Break but people got all mad blah blah blah) Spring Break 3 days off the week of Thanksgiving And then we have all those holidays off (Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, ect.) BQ: Bagel!!
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We have a long weekend in November for Thanksgiving, A 2 week winter break for Christmas (;D) ! week for Spring Break, and then the 2 month summer break. Then we just have the other holiday off like Memorial day, MLK day..... BQ: cinnamon toast crunch ;D
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Thanksgiving break-1 week Christmas break 2 weeks Spring break for 1 week in March
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I get Labor Day off (+1) Columbus Day (+1) Then a few days off for Thanksgiving (+5) Then two weeks off for Christmas Break (+14) Martin Luther King Jr. Day (+1) Sfaff Development Day (+1) Then one week off for Spring Break (+7) Good Friday (+1) Memorial Day (+1) So I get 32 Days off. BQ: Waffles :D (although I prefer pancakes)
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Oddly, two days after the first two days of school are off. Various inservices, Thanksgiving, Christmas until New Year's, MLK and President's day, but if we had a snow day those become regular school days. Spring break, Memorial day, During finals we don't have to go to school unless we have an exam, and the last two days of school no one goes to because there aren't any classes.
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In italy we have 3 months in summer,2 weeks for Christmas and one week in spring and the indipendent'sday. I eat nutella for breakfast xD aaaaaaaaa damn i should stop with that! kiss
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We have 7 weeks for summer (end June-mid august) then 1 week in october. Then 2 weeks for Christmas and new year. Then 1 week in February. Then 2 weeks for Easter. Than back to summer again lol. We have like odd Monday and Tuesdays off ( bank holidays etc) throughout the year. I live in Scotland:) BQ: toast :)
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We get Halloween Off and the day after, and a week of "fall break" A week for Thanksgiving 2, almost three weeks for Christmas and New Years 2 weeks for spring break 4 days for Easter, Good Friday, saturday, Easter, and Monday. Of course MLK Jr day, Presidents Day, Labor Day, those holidays, you know? We get out of school Early May, and I go back on Tuesday. BQ: Protein Shake
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Thanksgiving in October Christmas / new years break. Family day in February March Break and other holidays.
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Thanksgiving break which is only a few days a winter break which lasts from Christmas Eve to the day after New Year's spring break (aka Easter break) which is only three days plus the weekend the beginning of June to the end of August and then days like Martin Luther King Jr, Presidents, Veterans, Columbus, ect. Froot Loops
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We have labor day weekend, then thanksgiving which is 3 days in November, then a pretty long christmas break which goes from like the 18th of december all the way to the 2nd or 3rd of January. then we have a weeklong "midwinter" break in february, spring break in april, memorial day weekend in may, then we're out of school until the beginning of september. I haven't had breakfast yet. :)
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We have a week in October, then 2-3 weeks over christmas and New year. A week in February for half term. Then at Easter we have around 3 weeks, then a may bank holiday and one whit week end of may/early June. Lastly we have six weeks in summer (July-September). Also, we do not have to make up snow days xD we were off for a week last january as well so that was good. If you are in year 11 usually you get to finish around mid may for study leave, thats what I had this summer, so ive been off school for 11 weeks and dont go back until 7th September :) BQ; well nothing really, I just ate dinner, its nearly 7pm.
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I don't know all of them. We get a few days off a year because it's teacher work day and they have to do grades. We get 2 weeks off for Christmas I think, 1 or 2 days for Thanksgiving, 1 week for spring break, MArtin Luther King day maybe? Not sure about Labor day. Then we have summer vacation from early-mid june to mid August. BQ: Rice chex cereal with vanilla almond milk and 1/2 a banana with some hazelnut coffee. :)
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Thanksgiving break (2 and a half days), Winter Break in December (2 weeks), Spring Break in April (1 week). Then we have random days off. BQ: Carnation Instant Breakfast.
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One week off in October Two weeks off for Christmas One week off in February Two weeks off for Easter Then the usual inservice days, meetings, bank holidays etc etc. Haven't really looked at my schedule for next year yet. BQ: Cornflakes
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October half term - Usually about a Week Chirstmas Break - 2 Weeks February Half Term - 1 Week Easter Half Term - 2 Weeks June Half Term- 1 Week Summer - 5/6 Weeks BQ: A sausage Roll , really bad I know :/
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a week at the end of october 3 weeks at christmas 2 weeks in february 2 weeks in may 8 weeks at summer and then inset days, every couple of months you get one day off and like bank holidays
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1 day- Thanksgiving 1 day- Family Day 1 day- Victoria Day 2 weeks- Christmas and New Year 1 week- March break Good Friday Easter Monday 2 months- Summer Break and a few others [: BQ: whole grain cereal
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I have 7. -My first break is 4 days off in September, it's called open weekend. I go to boarding school so it's the first time in the year that we're allowed to go home. -Second is Thanksgiving break for 10 days -Third is Christmas beak for 19 days -Fourth is 3 days off in January for another open weekend -Fifth is 9 days off in February for winter break -Sixth is 10 days off in April for Thanksgiving -Seventh is summer break My school doesn't have individual days off like MLKJ Day and such. BQ: I haven't had breakfast yet, I think I'm going to have Cheerios :)
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I get about 4 breaks. I had tacos and a bagel.
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Christmas Easter Summer And a little mid term in march i think.

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