Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
After the first episode of Non è mai troppo tardi, Alberto gets some frank criticism from some of the people he cares about most: Ricotta, and his elementary school class. At RAI headquarters, some concerns have come up related to Alberto's duties as an elementary school teacher.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Manzi comes up with a creative way to introduce a letter that isn't technically in the Italian alphabet. Now, Manzi is famous and gets a lot of attention even when walking in the park with Ida. She feels a bit left out.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The RAI producers are worried about how the show is being received on the outside. They soon get some answers. Manzi is also worried, not so much about the show, but about his position as a teacher.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Manzi goes before the Board of Education. Ida finds some letters in Alberto's coat pocket. Manzi explains to the board members why he finds it impossible to give his pupils grades.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
On the last day of school, Manzi goes to say goodbye to his pupils, who have taken the exam for their elementary school diplomas. He has written each of them a letter about how far they have come together and urging them never to give up. Outside the school, the principal wonders who all those people are, coming towards the school.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Non è mai troppo tardi (it's never too late) was a huge success, also in many other countries. Along with youngsters who attended school, older folks managed to learn to read and write, and to get their elementary school certificates, thanks to the TV show.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Captain Russo explains the new safety rules adopted on gondolas beginning in 2011, and she shows what to do in case of an emergency. Obviously, it's a little joke.
Difficulty: Advanced
Italy
Raffaele, a producer of extra virgin olive oil from Apulia, tells us about the ancient origins of his olive groves. Many of the trees are centuries old, some are even over a thousand years old, and continue to produce excellent oil.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
From Puglia, a description of olive picking the modern way, and some of the rules agricultural business are required to follow, in order to obtain top quality extra virgin olive oil.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The owner of the company Le Grotte di Sileno (The Grottoes of Silenus) continues to walk us through the steps necessary to produce high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Puglia produces more olive oil than any other Italian region.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
This performance may not be aimed at the younger generation, but the lyrics are great for learning, and the message is sincere. It was written by Cesare Andrea Bixio (Naples, 11 October 1896 – Rome, 5 March 1978) an Italian composer who wrote over 500 songs, and 150 soundtracks.
Difficulty: Newbie
Italy
In this video Paola Lavini sings about wanting to shout her love out loud but instead has to whisper her feelings.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The song “Attraversami il cuore” [Cross Over My Heart] was written by the selfsame Paola Turci, together with Marcello Murru, and is the title song of the singer’s latest album.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Paola Turci first sang "Bambini" at the 1989 Sanremo Festival. The song is an indictment of child exploitation and an atypical song for Sanremo. She's joined by Marina Rei in this video.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Paolo Borgogne sings about the joy of being alive, the beauties of Mother Earth, and his love for God.
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