Adriano introduces us to his grandmother who lives in Palermo and with whom he has a close relationship. He's always welcome at her place, being assured of a nice nap, good company, and good food.

We learn how and when rice was introduced into Italy. It first appeared in the fourteen hundreds, brought to Lombardy from Spain; and to Sicily from the Arabic world.

Arianna gives us more insights on the gestures used by Italians in everyday life, and talks about what body language can reveal about a person.

When two people meet, it's important to ask them how they are. Daniela explains the different ways to ask, and also how to answer.

Fellini talks about being an artist and about not being afraid to face one's doubts in order to carry out a mission.

A marine biologist takes us down to the seabed of Strombolicchio to show us some rare and beautiful specimens of marine animals.

Sport fishing is a great way to discover Stromboli's hidden corners, including Strombolicchio. The little island is a kilometer and a half off the main island.

Francesca and Marika are sitting in a park conversing, using the verb potere (able/can). Why not join them?

Gestures are part of body language, and we all know that Italians are particularly famous for communicating with their hands. Arianna shows us how to "speak" Italian without words.

Daniela explains when to use the different forms of greetings in Italian: "buongiorno," "buonasera," "buonanotte," and "salve."

Marika tells us about the clothes people wear, from underwear to winter coats.

Daniela teaches us the Italian way to say hello and goodbye, to both our friends and to people we don't know.

Marika is with Francesca, and together they present the verb "andare" (to go) in the present, past, imperfect, as well as the conditional and the future. Go for it!

What time is the right time to say "Buongiorno?" Marika explains it and talks about how Italians tell time.

At the Cannes festival, Fellini talks about La Dolce Vita, as does Georges Simenon, president of the jury, who proclaimed its success by standing up and applauding.