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Milena - al supermercato

Difficulty: Beginner

Italy Lucano

Milena is at the supermarket and she shows us some products that are commonly eaten by Italians, such as wine, cheese, milk, eggs and bread. Have fun practicing with Milena!

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Caption 29 [it]: perché sono fatti con l'olio... e sono molto, molto morbidi,
Caption 29 [en]: because they are made with oil... and they are very, very soft,

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Antonio - racconta Praia a Mare

Difficulty: Intermediate

Italy Lucano

Antonio tells us about the origins of Praia and its appeal to tourists. Praia is a very special and attractive little town, where tourists can do and see many things.

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Caption 12 [it]: perché Praia è una costa molto, molto bella.
Caption 12 [en]: because Praia has a very, very nice coast.

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Our Maratea friends sing two very famous songs, by two equally famous singers, which continue to be sung by successive generations. We're talking about "Azzurro" [Blue] by Adriano Celentano and "L'italiano" [The Italian] by Toto Cutugno. Have fun listening!

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Caption 13 [it]: Lasciatemi cantare, perché ne sono fiero
Caption 13 [en]: Let me sing, because I'm proud of it

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Lorenzo Jovanotti - Viva l'Italia unita! - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Italy Ligurian Song

Lorenzo Jovanotti, famous Italian singer-songwriter, celebrates the 150th anniversary of Italy’s Unification, on March 17th, 2011. He delivers best wishes to all Italians, and sings "Fratelli d’Italia" [Brothers of Italy], the Italian national anthem, otherwise known as the "Inno di Mameli" [Hymn of Mameli].

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Caption 6 [it]: Perché nell'era digitale l'Italia non è più soltanto uno spazio,
Caption 6 [en]: Because in the digital era Italy isn't just a space,

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Animalisti Italiani - Parla Romina Power

Difficulty: Intermediate

Italy

Video on Romina Power’s comments at a conference of the Animalisti Italiani [Italian Association for the Rights of Animals]. Power voices her complete disapproval of the abuse of animals killed to make fur coats.

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Caption 1 [it]: Io non capisco perché al giorno d'oggi ancora si,
Caption 1 [en]: I can't understand why nowadays these,

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Gente - al Porto di Maratea

Difficulty: Beginner

Italy Lucano

First, we meet a young couple: Christian and Michela. They live in Tuscany and are engaged to be married. Both are from Basilicata, where they have come on holiday. Next, we meet three friends. They're all happy to live in the sea-side town of Maratea.

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Caption 2 [it]: e... siamo venuti qui in... in villeggiatura, anche perché...
Caption 2 [en]: and... we came here on... on holiday, also because...

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Marika spiega - Proverbi italiani - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

Italy

Marika tells us about Italian sayings and proverbs, providing examples about life, love, and the weather.

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Caption 22 [it]: perché ci insegna che nelle relazioni di coppia
Caption 22 [en]: because it teaches us that in the relationships of couples

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A Marsala - Salvo Agria

Difficulty: Newbie

Italy Sicilian

Salvo Agria is a painter and according to him, art is the most liberating way of expressing oneself. He believes that a person doesn’t choose art, but that art chooses the person. He shows a painting that depicts three generations: a little girl, an adult woman, and an old woman.

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Caption 2 [it]: Dipingo perché... ehm... perché credo che la pittura
Caption 2 [en]: I paint because... um... because I believe that painting

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Silvia Swing - Noi

Difficulty: Intermediate

Italy

Silvia Swing is Silvia De Santis's stage name. She sings “Noi” (Us), a love song dedicated not only to her beloved, but also to her friends. They're always there to provide support, understanding, and comfort. Video provided by PA 74 Music.

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Caption 7 [it]: Perché noi siamo così
Caption 7 [en]: Because that's how we are

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Milena e Mattia - Al ristorante - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

Italy Lucano

Milena and Mattia meet at a restaurant and order grilled sandwiches and beer. They tell each other what they've been up to in the last few days. Milena spent a lot of time at home studying, while Mattia was busy practicing for a concert.

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Caption 11 [it]: Perché non proviamo a ordinare qualcosa?
Caption 11 [en]: Why don't we try and order something?

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Franco Commisso - Intervista

Difficulty: Intermediate

Italy

Franco Commisso, an emerging Italian artist, talks about his latest song "Mai, mai ormai," [Never, Never by Now]. The interview covers subjects like his early start in music, competing at age three, and his performing in Korea. Video provided by PA 74 Music.

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Caption 17 [it]: non dico tanti anni fa perché sei giovanissimo,
Caption 17 [en]: I won't say many years ago because you're very young,

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Ricette bimbi - Gli spaghetti con zucchine e uova - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

Italy

Clarissa, Sofia and Edoardo are in the kitchen and they are going to prepare pasta with zucchini for us. For this recipe, they will also need the help of their mother, who will do the cutting. Video provided by uChefpuntoit.

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Caption 26 [it]: perché ce ne erano tanti. -Sì.
Caption 26 [en]: because there was so much. -Yes.

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Antonio - e il Lido Costa Blu

Difficulty: Beginner

Italy Lucano

Antonio is on the beach of Praia a Mare, more specifically, on the Lido Costa Blu [Blue Coast Beach]. Right now it's deserted, but in the summertime this place fills up with beach clubs. The entire coast, extending to Marina di Camerota (Camerota Shoreline), offers many different types of beaches: sand, pebble, stones and rocks.

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Caption 15 [it]: La spiaggia è nera, perché è di origine comunque vulcanica.
Caption 15 [en]: The beach is black, because, in any case, it's of volcanic origins.

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Trailer - Paparazzi

Difficulty: Intermediate

Italy

Paparazzi follows five “paparazzi” (free-lance photographers) who run "Magica Press" (The Magic Press). The goal of the photographers is to catch Italian screen stars in private moments. This time it's the President of the USA they catch.

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Caption 2 [it]: No perché, a me sembrava carina.
Caption 2 [en]: No, why? It seemed nice to me.

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Yabla-Intro - Francesca - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

Italy

What in the world is Yabla? Francesca explains it to you, and all in under two and a half minutes! Don’t worry if you don’t speak Italian, it’s all subtitled and captioned, with plenty of features to help you soak up any new language molto velocemente! What are you waiting for? Fire up the video!

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Caption 15 [it]: Se poi vuoi tornare indietro, perché magari non hai capito bene quello che ho detto,
Caption 15 [en]: Then, if you want to go back, because maybe you didn't understand what I said,

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