In this video, Marika explains plenty of expressions with the word bocca (mouth). Listen for the double C!

There are quite a few expressions having to do with the ear and Marika gives us plenty of examples. Let's keep in mind that the plural of orecchio is orecchie, in other words, a masculine singular noun with a feminine plural. But in some places, people use the masculine plural orecchi.

Italia's peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides, so the topic of the sea creeps into the conversation easily. Marika explains some expressions inspired by the sea and the nautical world.

When you pull your oars back in the boat, you stop rowing and sometimes this means you are giving up. Italians have an expression for this: Tirare i remi in barca. Marika explains this and other expressions using nautical terms.

Here are some more expressions having to do with seafaring. In general, they are used figuratively, in a similar way to how they're used in English.

Marika discusses two final expressions linked to the nautical world. One of the two is more of an Italian proverb, and a very important one.

Marika explains some super common expressions Italians use all the time. After watching the video, try using them to describe a situation in your life.

Marika finishes up with two more expressions related to seafaring. The first one is very similar in meaning to an expression Marika mentioned in an earlier video. Perhaps you will recognize it.

A lady calls a travel agency for information about planning a trip to the Valley of the Temples [Valle dei Templi] in Agrigento and the agent offers a few recommendations.

When someone dies, it's not always easy to find the words to express sympathy, especially in a language not your own. Marika has some tips.