To conclude the lesson on concessive subordinate clauses, we look at those constructed using the past participle of a verb or the gerund and introductory locations such as benché (though) and pure (despite), among others.

Daniela talks about two kinds of relative subordinate clauses — restrictive and explanatory — and how we punctuate them differently.

Daniela explains the relative pronouns used in forming a relative subordinate clause. She starts out with the explicit kind.

In this lesson, we look at implicit relative subordinate clauses, and how they are introduced. One of their main characteristics is that they use the infinitive of a verb, rather than a conjugated one.

Daniela tells us about comparatives used in subordinate clauses. There are three kinds: majority, minority, and equality.

In this part of the lesson about subordinate clauses, Daniela talks about analogies or hypothetical situations. The English equivalent would be when we say, "as if..."

The Italian Alps are a pretty spectacular spot to learn the basics of snowboarding. Matteo and his two very capable students show us the ropes.

Confindustria is the main trade association for Italy's manufacturing and service sectors. This inspirational video was produced for its annual meeting, and Italian luminaries from Marco Polo to Renzo Piano are invoked to tell the story of Italian innovation.

Coffee, in its broadest sense, is the topic of the Caffè Corto Moak, the international short film competition, now in its eighth year, promoted by Caffè Moak.

A group of film artists get together for some brainstorming in order to come up with an idea for the short film competition "Caffè Corto Moak." They're running out of time, and their nerves are in tatters.

See how Alessandra Obert creatively decorates a table for a country lunch. Her clear speech is easy to follow. Presented by uChef.

How Human He Is! is a 2024 biographical film directed by Luca Manfredi, dedicated to the life and career of Paolo Villaggio, portrayed by Genoese actor Enzo Paci. The film chronicles Villaggio's formative years, from his life as an employee in Genoa to his success with the character of Fantozzi, exploring his struggles and the key moments that led him to fame.

Paolo Villaggio's father thinks his son is a slacker so he writes a song about it with his friend. Studying law is not Paolo's favorite activity, so much so that he falls asleep during class.

Paolo amuses everyone with his obituaries, except for Maura whom he would like to make laugh instead. When he goes home for dinner, his parents scold him for how he's behaving at the university.

At the end of the party, the girls award the prize for the most handsome boy at the party but also for the ugliest one, which is won by Paolo. Despite this, Maura wants to clarify that the vote was not unanimous.