Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The city of Vicenza and its surroundings enjoyed an architectural golden age in the middle of the 16th century with, as its shining star, architect Andrea Palladio. Alberto Angela tells us the story of how it all came about.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Daniela uses the lesson's final segment to highlight the differences between infatti [in fact, indeed] and in effetti [in fact, in effect, effectively]. She also draws distinctions between the expression in effetti and the word effetto.
Difficulty: Newbie
Italy
Knowing the rules of the road is very important, and if you plan to drive in Italy, you'll find this video useful. Knowing the rules of the road is essential for driving safely.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Amazing aerial views of Venice and the Venetian Lagoon provide an introduction to this episode on the Veneto Region. Andrea Palladio, one of the world's greatest architects, was from Vicenza and some of his most famous villas are highlighted in this segment.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Daniela gives us some examples to compare infatti (in fact) and in effetti (in effect, actually). She also assures us that infatti is never really wrong.
Difficulty: Newbie
Italy
Do you know how to say "plumber" in Italian? Marika gives us a rundown of the most common professions in Italy and how to say them in Italian.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
We say goodbye to the Dolomites and, after enjoying the extraordinary panorama from those peaks, go on to Venice, one of the most marvelous cities in the world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
There is a legend about the Dolomites, which has to do with a famous rose garden.
Difficulty: Newbie
Italy
Here are some simple words you need to know if you want to travel in Italy, and walk, cycle, or drive around a town or city. For example, what's the difference between a piazza and a piazzale?
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
When do we use infatti and when do we use in effetti? It mostly comes down to the quantity of doubt involved.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Alberto Angela gives us a simplified but fascinating description of how the Alps, and the Dolomites in particular, were formed from the sea. He goes on to tell a completely different story involving the Dolomites.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
What's the difference between infatti and in effetti? It's easy to confuse them, and as a matter of fact, we often translate both with "in fact" or "actually." Daniela explains the difference and gives us a long list of synonyms you may also hear Italians use.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
We finally learn where the name "Dolomites" comes from. We also learn the fascinating story of how these mountains came to be.
Difficulty: Newbie
Italy
It's time to learn the names of the planets in Italian. Marika talks about our Solar System. Great for beginners!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy Tuscan
Erica studied English at school, but was lucky enough, during high school, to travel to a country where English was spoken every day. That's where she learned the most, by living and breathing it.
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