Michela shows us how and when imperfect verbs are used to describe actions, people, weather, and time.

The southern Italian region of Basilicata, also known as Lucania, is shown to us by a woman who was born there, and her young son. The Sanctuary of the Madonna in Anglona is where they start off.

Marika tells us more about the use of elisions in Italian.

The imperfect tense is one of several past tenses in Italian. It can be tricky to use correctly because it doesn't always match up with one specific tense in English. Depending on the context, it is translated differently. Michela uses a timeline to help you understand.

The owner of the company Le Grotte di Sileno (The Grottoes of Silenus) continues to walk us through the steps necessary to produce high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Puglia produces more olive oil than any other Italian region.

Several Yabla users asked about elisions and contractions, and how, when, and where they're used. This is Marika's first of three videos on this essential topic.

Michela talks about adjectives that describe a person's personality.

The verb fare (to do, to make) is used in lots of expressions. Marika talks about some of the most common ones.

Michela goes over some common personal adjectives. In English adjectives generally don't change according to gender, but with blond (m), blonde (f), brown-haired (m), brunette (f) they do change.

Marika has more tips on how to divide syllables and some fun practice words, too.

By popular request, Marika has a great lesson on dividing words into syllables.

The adjective forms learned in the earlier two lessons are used for a wider selection of nationalities.

Gualtiero Marchesi describes both his old and the new versions of Pollo Kiev (Chicken Kiev). Relatively simple and tasty, especially if you like butter!

Marika has a nice group of Italian idiomatic expressions using the verb prendere (to take).

Where are you from? Michela explains how to answer the question in Italian, whether you're a man or a woman or in a group.