Adopting a dog means going through several steps. Marika describes what she and her family went through in attempting to realize their dream of having a puppy.

Marika shares some of her childhood with us, specifically, her experience of having a puppy grow up beside her as part of the family. Now she has children of her own, and wants to give them that same special experience.

Get to know some of Italy's favorite sports. You probably already know the absolute favorite...

Let's learn the names of common insects in Italian. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Marika explains the difference between dottore and medico and helps us understand all the different kinds of doctors. Great for beginners.

Knowing the rules of the road is very important, and if you plan to drive in Italy, you'll find this video useful. Knowing the rules of the road is essential for driving safely.

Do you know how to say "plumber" in Italian? Marika gives us a rundown of the most common professions in Italy and how to say them in Italian.

Here are some simple words you need to know if you want to travel in Italy, and walk, cycle, or drive around a town or city. For example, what's the difference between a piazza and a piazzale?

It's time to learn the names of the planets in Italian. Marika talks about our Solar System. Great for beginners!

This is a great video for beginners, especially beginners who like to go to the beach. Here are the words you need to know.

Here's how to plan a birthday party in Italian. In this case, it's for a piglet turning eight.

Here is some more about the very useful adverb and conjunction quando (when). It's comforting to know that quando is usually translated with "when," but there are a few exceptions, and above all, there are some new expressions to learn.

Quando (when) is an important question word. It can be used as either an adverb or a conjunction.

Marika and Daniela continue their conversation about making conversation in Italian. They even talk a little bit about baby talk, Italian style, including the vezzeggiativo (affectionate) form of adjectives.

Daniela and Marika show us the basics of making conversation between 2 people who know each other as well as between strangers, or people of different ages.