Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Truth triumphing over falsehood is not only the theme of the fresco, but is also the theme of this segment. Marta and Luca zero in on their latest suspect.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Daniela tackles a verb that is tricky for English speakers: piacere (to delight, to please). Although when someone says mi piace, he or she is, in essence, saying "I like [it/him/her/them]," the verb piacere doesn't strictly mean "to like." Since, as you will see, this verb works so differently than "to like," we have used the verb "to delight" as a translation in some cases, not for its exact meaning, but in order to match the construction with that of piacere.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
We move from Umbria to Tuscany and visit the evocative ruins of the abbey of San Galgano. Next will be Pisa, a prime example of how Tuscany, in medieval times, was experimenting with very "modern" ideas.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The roses on the gown were hugely successful, giving Nora an idea for saving the business. Ugo is not on board.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Mazzeo is at large. The police go to the crime scene and find the weapon in a peculiar spot. Camilla tells Vanda what she knows.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Andreina's bait worked at the senior citizens' center, and Eva goes to see her friend Augusto. She also makes a disturbing discovery in her son's bedroom.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Dante and Eva cross paths at the market but don't speak. They are both pretty unhappy about the situation.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Guia's colleague and friend Carola arrives in town. Mara and her online friend keep writing to each other and plan to meet.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Casadio is in a strange mood, due to some discussions with his wife. After Manara leaves his office, there are some imprevisti (unexpected events) that give him a new lead in the case.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Italy is being pushed to its limits right now, but hope never dies. Even though people have to stay home, there is a feeling of solidarity and positivity. Marika describes some of the initiatives that have taken form.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Marika talks about how one can contract coronavirus, the symptoms, and the guidelines to avoid getting infected.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Everyone is talking about coronavirus. Marika addresses frequently asked questions about this recent, ongoing phenomenon.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
During the reception, Adriano manages to find a quiet moment to tell us what a Polish wedding is all about. He also talks about love, the main focus of this special day.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Eva is unable to speak when perhaps she ought to. Andreina is very unhappy about carrying out a task Eva has assigned to her. Poor Andreina.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Sometimes timing is everything, and this time Eva didn't have time on her side, having realized some things a bit too late.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
The men of the town are in the piazza at the bar. Meanwhile, Guia sees Mara in bad shape and offers her some moral support.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Luca and Marta get interrupted by a phone call and Luca rushes off to where Buttafuoco is waiting for him.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Daniela gives us plenty of examples of how to use ne and ci, those tricky little particles that mean so many different things and which can be quite a challenge for English speakers.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Alberto Angela points out how realistic Giotto's frescoes are compared to earlier ones. He also mentions the important fact that Saint Francis composed one of the first poems in the vernacular
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Adriano shows us the place where the reception will take place. It will include dining and dancing, complete with deejay.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The bridal gown was damaged and Ugo is in the doghouse. The atelier has to rally, and quickly. They also have to get creative in a hurry.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Camilla keeps trying to figure things out on her own. But will she remember to pick up Livietta at ballet lessons?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Malù tries to talk some sense into Lorenzo. Meanwhile, the girls make their plans.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Eva gives a ride to another elderly woman from the senior citizens' center and learns something that tickles her sixth sense. She goes and talks to her girlfriends about it.
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