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Previous Issues

2020-2021

Download Definite Article 53 – Travel

Download Definite Article 52 – Chasing Away the Winter Blues

2019-2020

Download Definite Article 51 – Life in the Time of Coronavirus

Download Definite Article 50 – Red Letter Days

2018-2019

Download Definite Article 49 – Sport
Download Definite Article 48 – People

2017-2018

Download Definite Article 47 – Film
Download Definite Article 46 – Autumn

2015-2016

Download Definite Article 45 – Friuli
Download Definite Article 44 – Changes

2014-2015

Download Definite Article 43 – Childhood
Download Definite Article 42 – Reader Reviews

2013-2014

Download Definite Article 41 – The Mountains or the Beach?
Download Definite Article 40 – The Times Are A-Changing

2012-13

Download Definite Article 39 – It’s Not All Doom and Gloom!
Download Definite Article 38 – End of the World

2011-12

Download Definite Article 37 – Olympics
Download Definite Article 36 – Spring
Download Definite Article 35 – Food

2010-11

Download Definite Article 34 – Happy Birthday Italy
Download Definite Article 33 – The Paranormal

2009-10

Download Definite Article 32 – The Beautiful Game
Download Definite Article 31 – Journeys
Download Definite Article 30 – Autumn

“Yes, it was a big change from Manhattan, but I've adjusted, mostly because Udine has great wine, places where you can listen to Heavy Metal and one good sushi joint! "_{(
Wayne, Teacher
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“I have always been into sports and music and, believe or not, was part of a folk dance troupe here in Friuli. "_{(
Tom, Teacher
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“I am a big Udinese fan as my father is a Furlan and I am hoping that this year will be the one when 'le zebrette' finally win the scudetto. "_{(
Alan, Teacher
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“I've recently considered starting the first Friulian cricket team and winning the next million dollar 20/20 series in South Africa "_{(
Damien, Teacher
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“I'm originally from France but have been living and teaching abroad for 13 years. "_{(
Magali, Teacher
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“I like Keep Talking because of the good balance between its professional approach and its welcoming atmosphere - and of course the friendly and hard-working students!. "_{(
Emma, Director of Studies
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“Reading contemporary English fiction is one of my favourite pastimes and when I have time I like trekking in our beautiful mountains, cooking "fabulous" food or spending it with my family and friends. "_{(
Doria, Office Manager
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“When I'm not working I enjoy cooking, embroidery, reading and the company of good friends. Oh yes, and trying to keep three ‘men' in order at home. "_{(
Angie, Financial Affairs
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“My name’s Kip Kelland but please call me ‘boss’ or ‘the gaffer’. I cover a number of roles here, including those of Co-owner and Director of Studies, but first and foremost I’m a teacher. "_{(
Kip Kelland, Director
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“There are no big secrets, no magic pills, no major shortcuts: learning a foreign language, especially if you're an adult, isn't always very easy. But if you give us the chance to help you, you'll succeed - and have fun doing it! "_{(
Kip Kelland, Director
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“I really like the teachers at Keep Talking - their clever and successful way of teaching makes everything easy and fun. "_{(
LUIGINA C.
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“Studying English at Keep Talking is an exciting experience: the teachers are highly motivated, very competent and able to create a friendly but professional atmosphere. "_{(
ANNA P.
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“Competente lavoro di traduzione e revisione di testi scientifici. Il commento dei revisori testimonia l'estrema accuratezza e la grande professionalità del loro operato. "_{(
MARA S.
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“Keep Talking's translations and text corrections of are always very accurate, and are not limited only to grammar and spelling, but also take into account the full context and content. "_{(
MARIALUISA B.
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“Workshops: varied subjects, nice teachers, friendly classmates, an enjoyable and comfortable atmosphere. My best Saturday mornings! "_{(
PATRIZIA C.
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“I spend a really good time on Saturday mornings with my classmates, making new friends. Workshops are a very good way to practise my English and the teachers are great! "_{(
DANIELE P.
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“I am an ex-student and I sat on the chairs of the Study Centre for hours and hours! Every time I thought: "Today I'm going to school!" I was like a child who couldn't wait to start playing games! I miss those times! "_{(
LUCIANA V.
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“I've really loved every single lesson since I started from the Elementary level in 1993, and I still keep on studying and enjoying the language and the culture. "_{(
ALBAROSA R.
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“Costante disponibilità, gentilezza, sostegno, programmi sempre aggiornati, insieme a un alto livello di professionalità: questo è quanto mi fa continuare a scegliere la KT per il mio inglese. "_{(
Elena D
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“In un clima di serenità, serietà e competenza il gruppo di studio ,al di là delle proprie capacità, impara e apprende con soddisfazione. Per me è stata ed è un'esperienza unica. "_{(
MARISA C.
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“The one-to-one courses I attended at Keep Talking have been a remarkable experience for me: the teachers were always very helpful and in the Study Centre I could find everything I needed to improve my English skills. "_{(
ALESSANDRO F.
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“Being a teacher of foreign languages myself I am grateful to KT because I learn a vast range of teaching activities, which make the learning process creative and amusing. "_{(
ANNA MARIA P.
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“I enjoyed the "From Vine to Wine" course very much. I learnt a lot and it was very useful for my job. The best part of it? Of course the wine tastings in English at the end of each lesson! After the theory (which, thanks to a great teacher, was never boring) the practice was really fun. Highly recommended! "_{(
CRISTINA C.
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“The great results obtained thanks to the teaching methods of the school and to the teachers' ability now allow me to work worldwide. "_{(
TONY C.
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“I've been studying at KT since 2004! I am happy to say that what I've learnt here during these years is now giving me chance to move to and work in the States. "_{(
ELENA D.
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“È bello che la scuola offre possibilità di utilizzare il laboratorio e organizza lezioni extra durante il weekend. E' sempre un modo in più di conoscere la cultura inglese. "_{(
DOROTA S.
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“In your school we found exactly what we were looking for: the teacher, the course, the facilities, everything. "_{(
NICOLETTA M.
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“Sono contenta del clima insieme proficuo e gioioso che ha contraddistinto il corso dei bambini. L'insegnante si è mostrata molto professionale, preparata ed attenta anche agli aspetti umani propri dei bambini. "_{(
ANNA MARIA C.
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“I'm Valentina, I'm eleven, I enjoy my 1:1 lessons with my teacher: I feel happy and I never get bored.. "_{(
VALENTINA G.
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“After 16 years as a student at Keep Talking I can say that it is still a great experience. And I'm only 20!. "_{(
ANTONIO C.
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“È bello che la scuola offre possibilità di utilizzare il laboratorio e organizza lezioni extra durante il weekend. E' sempre un modo in più di conoscere la cultura inglese. "_{(
DOROTA S.
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“Quando iniziamo i corsi di lingua inglese per qualche ora in azienda respiriamo un clima tutto inglese ed è così reale che anche la lingua che stiamo studiando sembra veramente facilissima da imparare. "_{(
RAFFAELLA C.
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“The courses organized in our company are really good not only because the teachers are very professional but also because we can improve the technical vocabulary we need in our jobs. "_{(
MARCO L.
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“If price is a factor between competing businesses , then the cheaper will inevitably drive out the costlier, but it never leads to improved quality. KT courses are really worth their price. "_{(
GILBERTO C.
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“Attending a course abroad is a full-immersion not only in a foreign language, but in a foreign culture too. It helps change your point of view about many things.... "_{(
PAOLO Z.
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“I went abroad for 2 weeks to attend an English course. I learnt more English and more about English people than I expected. It wasn't always so easy to adapt to English habits (porridge for breakfast ... my god.!!!) but it was an excellent experience that I recommend to everybody. "_{(
DANIELA M.
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“I enjoyed my English course in London very much. The organization was excellent! "_{(
MARISA M.
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“Frequentando KT ho percepito che la capacità didattica, l'organizzazione, la cortesia, sono il frutto di una consolidata esperienza e di una grande passione per il proprio lavoro di tutto lo staff. "_{(
GIUSEPPE Z.
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