If you like winter sports, and skiing in particular, you know the feeling you get by skiing in a perfectly groomed ski slope. Now, imagine being able to do it in the middle of the desert. Impossible, you say? – Think again. – This time, let’s learn all about a terrific indoor snow ski resort located a few steps away from the desert, all while we practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy!

That’s Amore! – Episode #46

Did you know that the first living astronauts in history were a sheep, a goose and a rooster? They flew in 1783 in France on board of a big hot-air balloon. So, let’s celebrate the first flight in history with living creatures on board all while we practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy!

That’s Amore! – Episode #45

You are sure to “get a charge” out of this time’s lesson about the great Italian scientist Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery. Let’s learn all about one of the greatest scientist and idea finders, Alessandro Volta, and how he obtained modern day’s honor for being considered by many the true father of the electric automobile and let’s practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy!

Fame & Fortune – Episode #8

Let’s spend a day at one of the most famous Italian water parks: Aqualandia. Located near Venice, in the Veneto region, Aqualandia is much more than a traditional water park. With its shows, activities, and extreme attractions, the park is one of Italians’ favorite summer destinations. Let’s have some terrific summer fun at the water park while we practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy!

That’s Amore! – Episode #44

Lake Como is a magnificent lake located in the region of Lombardia, Italy about 25 miles north of Milan. Among the many noted lakeside villages, Bellagio has been a true favorite of most nobles throughout the centuries. Let’s discover why Bellagio, also known as “Pearl of the Lake”, is and has been the preferred resort to most tourists while we practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy!

That’s Amore! – Episode #43

Believe it or not, once they came back from the moon, Apollo 11 astronauts had to go through customs and immigration, like regular people do. Apparently, this was done more as a fun ritual than as a requirement from the government. So, let’s discover what the Apollo 11 crew declared on their customs and immigration forms back from the moon, and of course let’s practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy!

That’s Amore! – Episode #42

This story is really unusual. We’re quite sure that if we say the word “Palio”, your mind will immediately go to the world-famous horse race “Palio di Siena”. – Not so for the people who live in the small Italian village of Fermignano, located in the Marche region. – Fermignano is where the most unusual Palio ever, called “Il Palio della Rana” (Contest of the Frog) takes place each year. – Let’s learn all about the most unusual Palio contest… ever, and let’s practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy!

That’s Amore! – Episode #41

This time’s story is a celebration of what is considered to be the most translated book in the history of Italian literature. With over 240 translations, “Le Avventure di Pinocchio” (The Adventures of Pinocchio) remains a world-wide classic of children’s literature. – So, let’s learn all about the life and adventures of this famous animated marionette and let’s practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy!

That’s Amore! – Episode #40

This time’s news is about the so-called “Calcio Storico Fiorentino” (Historical Soccer from Florence). – Invented in the 16th century as a way to keep military troops in shape while waiting to go into battle, this sport is a brutal mix of soccer, wrestling, and boxing, and it takes place every year in June in Florence. – So, let’s learn all about “the toughest soccer game” and let’s practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy!

That’s Amore! – Episode #39

This time, the spotlight is on a man who is considered to be the tenor singer par excellence: the great Italian tenor Enrico Caruso. The warmth and sincerity of his voice and larger than life personality made Enrico Caruso a superstar all over the world. – Let’s learn all about “a voice that loves you”, as Enrico Caruso was once described, and of course let’s practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy!

Fame & Fortune – Episode #7