The word pure has several meanings, from "also" to "even," to "although." Marika explains them and gives us some examples in context.

Here's more about the popular word pure. It can express encouragement, resignation, or be superfluous. Pure is often truncated to pur when it combines with other particles to mean something particular.

In this new episode of "Marika explains", we clarify the use of allocutive pronouns, that is, the pronouns used to address an interlocutor. Let's start with "tu" (you).

In this second part, Marika explains the use of "Lei". We'll see in which contexts it is used and which verbal form should be employed.

In this final part dedicated to allocutive pronouns, Marika explains the origin of "Voi" and how it is used. At the end, she also provides a summary of all the forms seen so far to clarify any doubts.

The subjunctive and conditional moods frighten many Italian students, but that won't happen anymore! In this video, Marika explains in a simple and practical way when to use one and when the other, with concrete examples taken from spoken language. In just a few minutes you'll discover a key rule to never confuse them again.

A fascinating journey into the most authentic Italian Christmas: from the origins of the first nativity scene in Greccio to traditional songs, from symbols of light and hope to regional customs. A poetic tale that weaves together faith, history and folk magic, capable of speaking to everyone, beyond any creed.

A journey between New Year's and Epiphany Two holidays rich in symbols, ancient rituals and magic, that speak of rebirth, fortune and new beginnings. From lentils to bonfires, from the Befana to fireworks, Italian tradition invites us to leave the past behind and believe in the dreams of the new year.

Marika has set up a Q & A series of videos specifically designed to answer your questions in more detail and with more examples than what is possible in the comments section of a Yabla video. She explains how it works in this video, so don't miss out on the opportunity to get your questions answered!

Navigating the adjectives or pronouns che (what), cosa (what), and quale (what, which) is confusing to most learners, but Marika helps us make sense of it all.

Marika explains a one-word expression that many learners are curious about: figurarsi. It basically means "to imagine," but it has many nuances depending on the context.

After saying Pronto? (hello), what do you say when calling someone, or when someone calls you? Marika has all the answers.

Marika answers a question about some tricky adverbs of place: avanti, davanti, and difronte. She begins, in this segment, with avanti (forward), an adverb that is mostly used with verbs of motion, such as andare (to go) and venire (to come)

Adverbs davanti and di fronte have to do with a position in relation to something or someone. In contrast, avanti [forward], discussed in part 1, is primarily about motion.

Join Marika and Daniela in Rome. They're at the Forum talking of its fascinating history.