In Italy, the very act of saying good-bye can be an act of love. The farewell “dance” will sound very familiar to native Italians or anyone who has lived in Italy for a period of time, and Michael describes it with his characteristic generosity and gentle humour.
Transcripts and classroom activity worksheets can be downloaded at https://elt.oup.com/feature/it/tea/
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