Marika outlines exceptions to the rules governing truncation, and provides many useful examples.

The tour of Basilicata closes with verses of Isabella Morra and British travel writer, Norman Douglas. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Ionian coastline, the young traveler gives some tips on mastering the Lucan dialect.

The morning has only just begun, but the day is already a huge challenge for both Sara and Jacopo, in different ways.

Marika's first of three lessons on truncation, where she compares elision to truncation. There are many useful examples, such as: mar, san, buon, ben, and signor.

Our guides bring us to the very old and picturesque Rabatana quarter of Tursi, and to Craco, where the ghost of Isabella Morra, a 16th century poet, is said to roam about the ruins.

Jacopo has quite a challenge at work today, and he tries to remind himself of the first rule for being a good couples' therapist.

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.

We get to see Jacopo in action, at work as a marriage counselor. And who do you think shows up at his office?

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.

The fun continues! Our marriage counselor tells us a bit more about his past and his (disastrous) love life...

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.

Jacopo is great at saving people's marriages, but it looks like he may have a problemino when it comes to his own love life.

Stai lontana da me (Stay Away from Me) is a 2013 Italian romantic comedy starring Enrico Brignano and Ambra Angiolini. The laughs start quite early on!

Dixi needs to tinkle and Tribo works some fun magic to give Dixi the space and time he needs.

Dixi and his friends play hide-and-seek. To decide whose turn it is, Tribo recites the Italian equivalent to "eenie, meenie, miny, moe."