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).

Paolo is a professional photographer, and quite popular with the ladies, but he gets himself into trouble, too.

The segment features the 13th century Roncolo Castle, where frescoes give precious insights into the life of the nobility in the Medieval period. The footage of the Valley of the Lakes is also spectacularly beautiful.

Jacopo is skeptical about what the "occult worker" Zorus can do for him. But he may end up being convinced.