Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Water is a precious resource and is as necessary to life as the air we breathe. Take a tour of some of the most spectacular natural sources of fresh water on the planet.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
"Quelli che" (those who...), written and performed by the great Enzo Jannacci, lends its ironic and humoristic verses to the soundtrack of Lina Wertmüller's film,"Pasqualino Settebellezze" [Seven Beauties] starring Giancarlo Giannini, and nominated for best foreign film at the 1976 Oscars.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Irene introduces us to Venice, unique city, rare and famous throughout the world. Not only for its architectural beauty and historic monuments, but also for its art and cultural exhibitions. Venice is definitive a must-see city.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
In this video, Irene talks about the Rialto Bridge, the most famous and important of the bridges that cross the Grand Canal in Venice.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Irene tells us about one of the most famous squares in the world: St. Mark's Square in Venice, with its splendid and architecturally important buildings.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
If you have ever wondered how to make the traditional Easter bread called la Colomba (the dove), in the shape of a dove, the head of a Turin pastry shop invites us into his laboratory-kitchen where Federica gives us detailed instructions as she demonstrates the first phase. Key is il lievito madre (sourdough starter).
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Federica continues working on the dough, adding various ingredients, and making sure that the dough "meshes" without breaking apart. Finally she will shape the dough into the form of a dove.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Federica demonstrates the final stages of making the Colomba. Once ready, she cuts it open to show us what it looks like on the inside, with its particular consistency.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Serena tells us a little bit about Yabla and some of its special features, notably, the option for slow and loop listening, and captions that can be visible or hidden.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Arianna just got her Marketing degree and is looking for a job. Let's see how she goes about it.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Arianna goes to her job interview. How did she do? Should she have answered any questions differently? Are there some important questions she neglected to ask? Do you think she will get the job?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Arianna is on tenterhooks waiting for the phone call that could change the course of her life. When she can't bear it any longer, the phone rings. No caller ID.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Arianna starts work at Phones and More. Her first task is to call a list of publications to find out about ad space. When she gives her email address, she uses the word chiocciola [snail] for the @ sign. Koreans also say "snail shell" when they see an @ sign, while the Dutch see a monkey's tail, and the Norwegians see a pig's tail.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Arianna has been made the head of a new marketing team. Too bad the woman reporting to her let things go sideways.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Marika's goof-up and an increase in printing costs make Arianna's job all the harder. Fortunately, she and Adriano may be able to work something out.
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