Alice's winning entry in the 1981 Sanremo Music Festival, "Per Elisa, (for Elisa)" is performed live in concert in this video. You may even want to sing along with these clear, easy lyrics and catchy tune. The title refers to the name of a woman, but also to the famous piano piece by Beethoven, known as "Für Elise," whose theme can be discerned from time to time in the song.

From the album Sognando contromano (Dreaming the wrong way). Neffa puts a lot of meaning into just a few, clearly articulated words, set to a simple melody. You'll find it easy to follow along.

This performance may not be aimed at the younger generation, but the lyrics are great for learning, and the message is sincere. It was written by Cesare Andrea Bixio (Naples, 11 October 1896 – Rome, 5 March 1978) an Italian composer who wrote over 500 songs, and 150 soundtracks.

Neffa sings about how things are going to change. "Cambierà" (It will change) is a single from his 2006 album Alla fine della notte. Great opportunity to practice the future tense!

The great Lucio Dalla offers this song in support of a campaign aimed at raising sensitivity towards those with disabilities, looking at them without prejudice, as people with the same dignity and desire for happiness as everyone else. Learn more at www.pubblicitaprogresso.org

"Rosso Relativo" ("Relative Red") is one of Tiziano Ferro's greatest hits, and is the title song from his 2002 album. He uses an interesting series of verbs in the imperfetto, a tense that doesn't always match up with one tense in English. It's all relative!

This was Gianna Nannini's first hit song in 1979. The popular song with its provocative lyrics is aimed at an adult audience.

Laura presents her single Non ho mai smesso (I never stopped) in the middle of the Piazza Duomo (Cathedral Square) in Milan.

Cesare Cremonini sings about his Vespa (one of the earliest and best loved motor scooters).

Alex Britti is a very well-known Italian guitarist and singer. Here, he sings a very personal song, Oggi sono io (Today I'm me). The lyrics are straightforward and easy to grasp.

This song is an ode to the region of Basilicata, also known as Lucania, in the southernmost part of Italy. Some of the lyrics go by very very quickly, which is why it's classified as advanced. Still, the refrain is slower and clearer, so why not give it a whirl, even if you're a beginner!

Jovanotti sings about an eternal Saturday night, where people dance and have fun. When you think it's over, it starts up again... What he's really trying to say is open to interpretation.

Biagio Antonacci wrote the song "Vivimi" for Laura Pausini in 2004. "Vivimi" is tricky to translate, as it can mean "share life with me" or "experience me" or "live me."

Annalisa's "Una Finestra tra le Stelle" [A Window Among the Stars] was one of the top songs at the 2015 Sanremo Festival. The video was filmed at a famed Veneto villa, Villa Mosconi Bertani, where Valpolicella wine is produced.

Nek sings a simple song about how people are made to love one another, despite everything. The song came in second at the Sanremo Festival.