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Radio Smile - Voglio una donna - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv Beginner

Italy

“Voglio una donna” [I Want a Woman], first sung by Roberto Vecchioni, is presented here in a rock version by Radio Smile, a band from Como. It was a big summer hit in 2010. It's about a guy wanting a woman in a skirt, not a big brain.

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Caption 39 [it]: Quella che va al briefing, perché lei è del ramo
Caption 39 [en]: The one who goes to briefings, because she's an expert

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Serena - si presenta

Difficulty: Beginner

Italy Lucano

Serena is near one of the beaches of her town, Maratea, where she lives with her family and she tells us a few things about herself.

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Caption 8 [it]: perché in questa città ci sono molti turisti.
Caption 8 [en]: because in this town there are many tourists.

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Tartufo bianco d'Alba - Come sceglierlo e come gustarlo

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Italy

Mario Aprile, president of the Trifolao Association in Piedmont, gives us some tips about the characteristics of white truffles: their growth, the ideal way of storing them and of course some excellent recipes.

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Caption 50 [it]: perché così si gusta molto meglio il... il gusto e il profumo del tartufo.
Caption 50 [en]: because that way you enjoy far better the... the taste and the scent of the truffle.

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Milena - al supermercato

Difficulty: Adv 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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Amiche - È tempo di cantare

Difficulty: Adv Beginner

Italy Lucano

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: Adv 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: Adv 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: Beginner

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: Adv 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: Adv 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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