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?

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.

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.

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

The final segment on truncation covers imperative mood verbs that take apostrophes, as well as expressions concerning maladies.

The first of a six-part series on the Trentino-Alto Adige area of Italy, also known as South Tyrol, reveals majestic alpine landscapes and masterpieces of medieval art.

We start to see what Jacopo means when he says he's bad luck.

Majestic mountains, clear lakes, and enigmatic medieval frescoes characterize the area surrounding Termeno.

Getting the words out is a bit of a problem for Jacopo. Meanwhile, he and Sara go to the country for a "rest."

We get a glimpse of some of the amazing frescoes in this part of Italy.

Jacopo is ready to give up, but even giving up isn't easy, and his friend steps in to give him a hand (and a dose of his own medicine perhaps).