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Immigration
The population in Italy is declining, so immigration is one of the major concerns for the people and the government. The Italian leaders try to promote immigration from other European countries and from individuals escaping persecution or war, but at the same time, thousands of Italian natives leave for personal reasons, job opportunities, to follow family ties, and more...
- È molto difficile trovare lavoro in Italia, quindi molti giovani emigrano nelle fabbriche di Inghilterra, Belgio, Francia e Germania. Si trasferiscono anche negli Stati Uniti perché credono che sia la terra delle opportunità
- Il numero di stranieri che vivono in Italia è circa il 9% della popolazione. Dall'espansione dell'Unione Europea, la maggior parte delle persone da paesi vicini o negli ultimi anni, in Asia
- La regione più popolare per gli immigrati è la Lombardia perché sebbene i costi della vita siano alti, è la capitale finanziaria del paese e ci sono molte opportunità di lavoro
Housing
Unlike in the United States, Italian homes are usually much smaller and contain fewer electronics and products. The houses are very compact, but most contain a kitchen, at least one bedroom, a living room, a dining room, and two bathrooms.
One of the biggest topics on the AP exam is the debate over WHERE to live...
City (città) vs Suburbs (periferia) vs Rural (compagne)
città
- Many activities (+)—go to the bar, eat at a restaurant, frequent the city center, etc.
- Access to technology and different stores (+)
- Public transportation (+)
- The people are very diverse (+)
- Fast-paced lifestyle and can be stressful (-)
- High levels of pollution, crime, traffic, and garbage (-)
periferia
- More space—people can have a big yard (+)
- Fewer people—more relaxed and laid-back (+)
- Strong sense of community (+)
- Fewer restaurants, stores, and entertainment (-)
- Decreased privacy (-)
compagne
- Living space—airy, comfortable, greenery (+)
- Less emphasis on money, social status, title (+)
- Decreased air pollution and waste (+)
- Fewer job opportunities—focus on agriculture (-)
- Difficulties in accessing health services, education, entertainment (-)
- Weaker infrastructure (-)
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Strive for Five Vocab 🔑 🔑
- L'abitazione - housing
- Il monolocale - studio apartment
- Il box - garage
- I doppi servizi - two bathrooms
- L'arredo - decor
- Gli elementi irrinunciabile - essential elements
- L'arredamento - furniture
- Vivere meglio - to live better
- La qualità di vita - quality of life
- L'inquinamento - pollution
- La criminalità - crime
- La salute - health/well-being
- Intrattenimento - entertainment
- Costoso/a - expensive
- Lo stile di vita - lifestyle
- Il rapporto - relationship
- Il Rustico - country
- Essere felice - to be happy
- Extracomunitario/a - non European
- Permesso di soggiorno - residency permit
- Mercato del lavoro - job market
- L'immigrazione - immigration
- L'emigrazione - emigration
- Il Migrante - migrant
- Multiculturalità - multiculturalism
- Straniero/a - foreign
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👨👩👧Unit 1 – Families in Italy
🗣Unit 2 – Language & Culture in Italy
🎨Unit 3 – Beauty & Art in Italy
🔬Unit 4 – Science & Technology in Italy
🏠Unit 5 – Quality of Life in Italy
💶Unit 6 – Challenges in Italy
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