Italian in 10 Minutes a Day by Kristine K Kershul

Italian in 10 Minutes a Day by Kristine K Kershul

Have you ever felt the urge to move to a different country and start a new life? Maybe you have thought about moving to a Mediterranean country and opening something like a Bed and Breakfast? The author did exactly that. The tortellini experience describes how the author, a Canadian of Italian heritage, moved to Italy and started a Bed and Breakfast called il Benvenuto Bologna. il Benvenuto Bologna opened its doors in 2014, and since then, has hosted over a thousand guests from around the world. This book shares true stories about what life is like opening and running a B&B in Italy. The tortellini experience is more than a memoir. For anyone who has ever considered moving to Italy and starting a B&B, it offers real tips on searching for the right place for a B&B, managing the renovation process, and running a B&B. It also introduces Bologna, a city that blends vibrant Italian modern culture in a medieval setting. Bologna is a hidden gem, and the book invites you to discover the unique personality and sights of this must-see city. No journey is easy, and The tortellini experience provides honest insight as the author faces challenges building a new life in Italy.

Kristine K. is a writer who lives in the United States. Kershul combines her experiences as a teacher, international traveler, and language scholar to offer a fun, unique approach to learn and utilize a language. Kristine spent ten years as a professor of German in colleges in the United States and Europe as an experienced linguist. Kristine is a world traveler who has visited over 100 countries, from Bhutan to Zimbabwe, and nearly every exotic location in between. She is familiar with the issues that all tourists face, regardless of the country they are visiting.

She has firsthand experience with how languages may open doors to new experiences, new friends, and new cultures. Kristine earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in languages while residing in Heidelberg, Germany. She went on to get a second Master's degree in Medieval German Languages and Literature at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and then completed her doctoral studies in Medieval German Languages and Literature. She can speak a variety of languages, from Arabic to Swahili, in addition to German.

Kristine's interest in languages began when she was a child growing up in a trilingual family in Oregon, where Croatian, Danish, and English were spoken. Kristine's innate aptitude for languages led to opportunities outside of academia. She worked as a bilingual travel guide in Europe before moving to the United States to work as a translator. Germany has an embassy.

Kristine's passion for travel, learning new languages, and seeing new cultures has taken her all over the world. Namibia, Laos, or Guyana are just a few of the places she'll visit next. Kristine is a trained diver, a licensed pilot, and a downhill skier. She enjoys playing the piano and competitive horseback riding.

She lives in Seattle, Washington, as well as Cape Town, South Africa.

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ISBN 13	9780944502334
ISBN 10	0944502334
Title	Italian in 10 Minutes a Day
Author	Kristine K Kershul
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bilingual Books Inc.,U.S.
Year published	2002-01-01
Number of pages	134
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