The word pure has several meanings, from "also" to "even," to "although." Marika explains them and gives us some examples in context.

"Manco" is a bit more complicated than "mica" because it's often used with irony. It's also used with the impersonal third person, making it rather tricky to translate. But remembering that it means neanche (not even) can help.

In this lesson, Marika explains, with examples from Yabla videos, two words that always puzzle learners: mica and manco. The first part is all about mica. Here's what you need to know!

Marika provides the terminology you'll need if you shop online using an Italian website.

Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Federico. This time Piggeldy wants to know what a letter is.

After you have filled your shopping cart, it's time to go to the checkout counter. Marika describes the different registers and the various ways to pay.

Visiting a supermarket in a foreign country is such an interesting window into the living habits of a populace. For example, you may be surprised to discover how huge the bottled water section is in just about any Italian supermarket. Discover the other sections with Marika.

Marika continues to describe what you will find in the various departments or sections of an Italian supermarket.

Supermarkets are divided into departments or sections. Marika takes us around the produce section as well as the seafood and meat counters.

You're going to the supermarket, but you need a few things first, like a list and somewhere to put the groceries. Marika has the answers.

If you go to Italy, you will want to know where to go to buy the things you need. Marika is here to tell you all about i supermercati (supermarkets) and other stores.

Here's a popular song from the past, all about spring: Mattinata fiorentina (Florentine morning)

Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Federico. This time Piggeldy wants to learn about “weeds.”

There are two words for condolences in Italian: condoglianze, which was covered in part 1 and cordoglio, covered in the present video. Marika also talks about the Italian custom of posting bills or posters announcing the death of someone in the community.

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.