Italian language tips, culture deep dives, and everything you need to fall in love with Italy.
Italian literature is full of phenomenal authors. With important written works such as the “Divina Commedia” and “I Promessi Sposi”, you can imagine that there are many Italian authors, both historic and contemporary, that are worth reading. But do we Italians actually like to read? The statistics say that we read a lot less than […]
If you didn’t know already, we Italians are quite an “obsessive” people, especially when it comes to food and dining out. In this episode of Italy Made Easy Podcast we will talk about the fixations and obsessions that Italians have when it comes to eating out at a restaurant. These manias include things such as […]
In this episode we are going to talk about school in Italy and in particular Italian literature that we Italians have to study at school. You would have surely heard of the “Divina Commedia” and even perhaps the “Promessi Sposi” (The Betrothed). Well, we are going to talk all about them and how Italians really […]
Do you know what a “cinepanettone” is? What do Italians watch at Christmas? What are the most beloved Christmas movies in Italy? Let’s discover together in this episode of Italy Made Easy Podcast! This podcast is in 100% Italian – spoken at a slower pace, in clear and authentic Italian. It has been designed specifically […]
Have you ever wondered how the Italy Made Easy that you know and love started? This episode will tell all: What was the idea that started it all? Why and how did I put into action the first steps that have led to this huge, big global family that it is today? This Listening and […]
Today we are going to talk about mineral water… More specifically, about the relationship that Italians have with the water that we drink. Tap water in Italy is completely safe and potable, you can drink from it rest assured that you will not get sick, but many Italians still refuse to and prefer to only […]
In this episode of Italy Made Easy Podcast we’ll talk about the method that we at Italy Made Easy recommend for learning Italian. Learning a language requires 3 main steps: learning the grammar of your own language, practicing your speaking skills as much as you can, and listening to the language. In particular we will […]
In the past, women have not had an easy life… They have always been considered inferior to men and have had to fight to have their rights recognized. This fight still continues to this day. Italy is no exception, where women still have difficulty achieving full equality with men. Yet despite this, there are some […]
Today I want to make you dream! Seriously, I’m not kidding! Do you feel like becoming a kid again just for a few minutes? What I’m hoping to do is to talk to you about a topic that will help you sleep serenely tonight when you head off to bed… Just as you did when […]
In this episode of Italy Made Easy Podcast we are going to talk about Italian legends. We’ll discover the curious stories that someone at some point in time invented in an attempt to explain certain customs and traditions whose true origins have been lost over time. The particular legends we talk about in this episode […]
Let’s talk about fables, or better yet, legends… Italian legends, that is! Italy is full of these weird tales. Each Italian region has their own fantastical stories, their own myths, and their own legends in which they talk about mythical creatures and magical characters… Many of these strange and unbelievable stories are the justification for […]
What do people mean when they talk about “La Dolce Vita” in Italy? Well, in a few words it is a true concept of lifestyle made up of a unique mix of family, food, nature, art and fun. It’s not easy to say everything that it entails as the truth is that it encapsulates everything! […]
