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Benvenuti to a collection of free videos where you will find guided grammar lessons and listening exercises to help build your vocabulary.
New videos are being uploaded regularly, so check back often for more ways to practice at your pace!
Italian pronunciation - the key of communication
Italian is phonetic, meaning that everything is pronounced how it is spelled. The key to being understood, even if your grammar is off and you may not have a full vocabulary, is to have correct pronunciation. Here is the perfect place to start.
Interview with Wine Shop Owner Maria Passero
Here is how to experience wines by small, high-quality producers from all over Italy without leaving Florence: go to VIneggiando by Maria Passero in piazza Giorgini. Learn more about her shop Vineggiando and her wine mission - all while practicing your Italian listening skills.
Interview with RAI3 Toscana reporter Gianni Mammoliti
I had the honor of meeting with former news reporter Gianni Mammoliti.
Here is the full interview where we hear about his 35 year long career, as a local news reporter in Tuscany.
We discuss today’s headlines that reflect the reality of Italy right now, including news that could change the route of your next trip.
You’ll also hear about their rapidly changing news landscape. Keeping informed about what’s going on in Italy by watching and listening to the daily news is a great habit for learning Italian. Let’s start here!
Interview with La Carraia Gelato Maker
Earlier this year, I stopped by the famous Gelateria della Carraia in Florence while they were closed for the season. I was lucky to meet with their gelato maker, Massimo to ask him a few questions about the most popular flavors, and his favorites one to sell.
The video has quite a bit of background noise, but that's ok! It's an even better chance to practice your listening skills.