Join Marika and Daniela in Rome. They're at the Forum talking of its fascinating history.

Daniela started out dubbing films. Now she works as a voice-over artist, narrating documentaries. Marika and Daniela talk about common errors in pronunciation and how much of a difference they can make!

Marika and Daniela are chatting in Rome, with the Colosseum in the distance. The focus of their chat is the word chiedere (to ask) in its different conjugations.

Marika and Daniela discuss their problems with friends and neighbors, and go on to plan their vacation. At the same time, they discreetly conjugate the verb chiedere (to ask) in the past perfect, future, and conditional.

Daniela and Marika take us to the Colosseum in Rome and tell us about when it was built, who had it built, how it got its name, what it was made of, etc. And, don't miss the next video where they go inside!

In Roman times, what exactly went on in the Colosseum? And why is the central part called "arena?" Marika and Daniela take you on a fascinating journey back to the times of the gladiators.

Marika and Daniela tell us about the horrors that went on inside the Colosseum in Roman times, but also about the special, more peace-loving role the Colosseum has today. Discover, among other things, where the the gesture of thumbs down comes from!