Since the adverb "bene" has many uses and can be confusing, Marika decides to explain it in two parts in order to understand how to use it in all its meanings. Let's look at some examples in this first part.

In this second part dedicated to the word "bene", Marika explains other meanings of this multifaceted adverb. Let's see how it is used for emphasis and as encouragement.

In this last part, Marika summarizes the uses of "buono, bello" and "bene" by comparing the different uses and meanings of each word. Let's see if everything is clear with the examples she shows us.

In this video Marika explains the multiple uses of the word "niente". Let's look at examples where it is used as a pronoun or as an adverb and learn many new expressions.

The word "always" indicates an uninterrupted duration or constant continuity. It is used to express that something happens endlessly or is valid at any time, without changing. Marika explains all the meanings to us with examples.

Marika explains school vocabulary: first she presents the main spaces of the school building, then the people who work or study at school. Let's discover together if you know all the vocabulary related to the school environment.

This vocabulary lesson is dedicated to school: Marika illustrates the main school activities, such as studying, reviewing and taking tests, along with the most common subjects, explaining their meaning with simple and clear examples.

Marika explains the school evaluation system in Italy, illustrating grades, exams, report cards and electronic registers. The lesson also includes the meaning of useful terms and expressions related to school life, helping to better understand how the Italian school system works.

This biopic about Domenico Modugno, one of the most beloved Italian pop singers of all time, best known for his hit song, Volare, begins with a hymn to life. Enjoy!

Domenico tells his story to the audience, and to us, as he takes us back to when he was a youth. There was one movie theater in town, and he was always there.

Domenico asks his cousin for some money to go to Rome, and goes to see the town priest to see if he can get a ride. But there is an emergency, and his priorities have to shift.

In Sicily, at one time, horses would work in the sulfur mines and slowly become blind. The story is told through a Sicilian ballad, sung by Domenico Modugno. Mimì's mother sits with him as he prepared his bags, but she struggles to understand why he would want to leave. See complete lyrics (in Sicilian) here.

Domenico gets on the pilgrimage bus to Rome and entertains his fellow passengers with a song. Don Antonio might have made different song choices... At the convent where the pilgrims are staying, Domenico makes friends with Father Mello.

Domenico goes to the Experimental Center where there is a sea of candidates waiting their turns to go in and take the entrance exam. He meets a friendly guy named Riccardo Pazzaglia. He also meets a girl who is rather nervous and feeling insecure.

Domenico does his audition in front of the movie camera. Then he has to figure out how to make enough money to pay for his room and board. His new friend Riccardo gives him a couple of important tips.