Il Corso di Cucina
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Italian
Marco si è iscritto a un corso di cucina perché voleva imparare a preparare la pasta fresca. La lezione si teneva in una piccola scuola vicino al mercato. Quando è entrato, il profumo di basilico e pomodoro riempiva la stanza. L'insegnante ha mostrato come mescolare farina e uova, poi ogni studente ha provato da solo. Marco era un po' impacciato e ha messo troppa farina sul tavolo. Una signora accanto a lui ha riso gentilmente e gli ha dato un consiglio. Dopo mezz'ora, la pasta era pronta per essere tagliata. Alla fine, tutti hanno mangiato insieme. La pasta di Marco non era perfetta, ma aveva un sapore buonissimo. Uscendo dalla scuola, ha deciso che avrebbe cucinato per i suoi amici il sabato successivo.
English Translation
Marco signed up for a cooking class because he wanted to learn how to make fresh pasta. The lesson was held in a small school near the market. When he entered, the smell of basil and tomato filled the room. The teacher showed how to mix flour and eggs, then each student tried alone. Marco was a little clumsy and put too much flour on the table. A woman next to him laughed kindly and gave him some advice. After half an hour, the pasta was ready to be cut. At the end, everyone ate together. Marco's pasta was not perfect, but it tasted very good. Leaving the school, he decided that he would cook for his friends the following Saturday.
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