Balli e ragni in Salento
Summary In this video, you will learn about the ancient phenomenon of Tarantismo, a way to cure the bite of tarantulas that dates back to the 1400s. We will talk about the music and the dance behind it and how locals have been able to adapt it to modern society. If you don’t know some […]
Perché le gondole sono nere?
Summary In this video, you will learn why gondolas are black and not any other color and about an important event that happens in September.We will explore what the famous silver prow actually stands for, all while practicing your Italian skills. If you don’t know some of the vocabulary it’s ok, try to understand it […]
L’importanza delle radici: due storie e un pensiero
Ho appena finito di fare un po’ di giardinaggio a casa di mio papà. Lui è bravo con la casa, anche se è da solo: lava, stira, cucina e pulisce. Adesso che è in pensione si dedica di più anche ai lavoretti di casa, come stringere una vite di un mobile che scricchiolava, sistemare una […]
La mia casa || Vocabulary Tour
Summary In this video, you will learn uncommon yet useful vocabulary related to the house. The pace is more colloquial, that means that in this video I spoke like I would have spoken to one of my friends. What does it mean? It is to warn you that not only the speed will be faster […]
La piazza italiana
Summary In this video, you will learn the meaning and the importance of the “piazza” in the Italian culture. We will explore the main points of leisure and activities as well as four idiomatic expressions with the word piazza. This is also a great opportunity to refine your vocabulary and your listening skills: I tried […]