The ItalianChat Experience

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

This time’s news is about a very creative way that an Italian travel agency has found to heal the so-called “mal d’amore” (broken heart): a bike tour for singles which they say it is the perfect cure for the relationship blues. – Let’s learn all about how to heal a broken heart with a twist of Italian creativity, and let’s practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy!

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That’s Amore! – Episode #38

This time, the spotlight is on one of the most important and influential personalities in the history of Italy. His name is Giuseppe Garibaldi, an Italian general and politician who is considered one of the true founding fathers of Italy as we know it today. Let’s learn all about the “Hero of the Two Worlds”, as Garibaldi was called, 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 #6

This time, the spotlight is on one of the greatest actresses in the history of cinema. Her name is Sophia Loren, a smart and talented actress – and a beautiful woman – who won numerous awards and honors, including two Oscars. Let’s learn all about this true icon of Italian cinema worldwide, 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 #5