Franco Migliaccio is filled with pessimism and Johnny Dorelli is filled with fear, but Mimmo is feeling very sure of himself at the Sanremo Festival.

Mimmo and Franca have a relaxing moment by the sea. Franca has some important news for him.

The big night arrives and we, along with so many watching him on black and white TV, finally hear the song in Modugno's performance at Sanremo. It was a moment of great pride and optimism for Italy.

The winner of Sanremo is announced, and the news travels fast. The winning song makes Italians feel optimistic after the terrible war and postwar periods.

Domenico Modugno goes to New York City, where he sees his song has taken over. It made history all over the world.

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.

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.

While providing us with some Christmas vocabulary, Marika explains a bit about how Christmas works in Italy.

How to exchange greetings at Christmastime? What is the Italian equivalent of Christmas cookies? Marika helps us out with some good words and expressions to know.

You never know when you will be celebrating the new year with Italian friends. Here is some vocabulary that will be useful to you.

Many of us have worried about our weight at some point or we have friends or family members in that situation. Marika gives us some essential vocabulary for navigating the world of diet and nutrition.

Did you know there are two different words for "snack" in Italian? Find out about this and more in this second and final video about diet vocabulary with Marika.

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.

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.

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