Subjects: Foreign languages

  • Irregular Verbs

    The Standard Deviants get slightly irregular – with irregular verbs that is! They’re your expert guides through the sometimes tricky world of irregular “a-r-e”, “e-r-e” and “i-r-e” verbs. You’ll also learn the definite article – definitely. Plus cognates, which are your keys to unlocking hundreds of Italian words.

  • Greetings

    It’s a good morning, a good afternoon, and a good evening, all rolled into one! Learn more hellos, goodbyes, and other great phrases that will really spice up your Italian conversations. It’s time to be both formal and casual, because we’ll teach you the difference between speaking to your buddies and speaking to someone you don’t know.

  • Pronouns

    You’ll have a great time because the Standard Deviants will teach you all the practical pronouns you need, and two Italian verbs you shouldn’t leave at home: “to be” and “to have”.

  • ABC’s and Handy Phrases

    You’ll be thrown into a big bowl of pasta and come out speaking Italian like a true native. So take a Roman holiday and get into the Italian spirit! Learn your ABCs, how to pronounce vowels, and take a stab at the Top Ten Useful Italian Phrases.

  • Pronunciation

    It’s hellos, goodbyes, and everything in between. Learn great phrases to use when you meet your Italian-speaking buddies, plus how to pronounce consonants contentedly, including the crafty “c”, the tricky “g”, the dynamic “s-c” and the lilting “g-l-i”. Say hello to better pronunciation.

  • Modal and Reflexive Verbs

    Be prepared, because the Standard Deviants scout out more Spanish verb territory, courtesy of Denito, Ferdinand and his dinosaurs, and the Translator 2000! They’ll also discuss modal verbs, the reflexive, and check in on the madcap antics of those two Crazy Ladies.

  • The Preterite and Perfect Tenses

    The Standard Deviants discuss the preterite, the imperfect tense and the present perfect tense.

  • Subjunctive and Formal Commands

    Learn the subjunctive – how to form it and use it. We’ll also demonstrate the use of formal commands.

  • Informal Commands and Future Tense

    The Standard Deviants teach you informal commands and the future tense. You’ll find out whether or not Ferdinand and Sofia defeat the dinosaurs. If Denito finds out what time it is, and what those two Crazy Ladies are doing.

  • Reviewing the Basics

    The Standard Deviants explain what “loners” and “dionza” have to do with the gender of nouns and how to use demonstrative adjectives.