Italian language tips, culture deep dives, and everything you need to fall in love with Italy.
As you travel around Italy you surely have your head constantly raised as you admire the ornate buildings, ancient monuments and bell towers. Even when you leave the cities and explore the picturesque, lush and unspoiled natural areas, you are still spellbound by the beauty that surrounds you. But did you know that Italy has […]
Do you like going for bike rides? Are you a cycling enthusiast? Well then you will find this podcast episode particularly interesting! Many Italians like to ride their bikes, especially if they live in a small town where it’s much easier to get around on a bike as opposed to taking public transport and where […]
How do Italians celebrate Christmas? The spirit of Christmas consumes the lives of all Italians for the entire month of December and the beginning of January. Italy has a series of Christmas traditions that you may not even know about. The Christmas traditions vary from the north to the south, so there is no one […]
For all you cultural music lovers out there, you will find this topic very interesting! We are going to talk about a series of unique musical events that are becoming more frequent and more popular in Italy: They are concerts high up in the mountains known as “concerti in quota” (concerts at heights) and “concerti […]
Mysterious tales and magic abound in every corner of Italy. In this podcast episode we will talk about these mythical stories originating in various Italian cities. You’ll hear folktales about the Grand Canal of Venice, the Maddalena Bridge in Lucca, the alleyways of Naples and we will even take you to our capital: Rome, a […]
Who doesn’t love a good old folktale? Well, Italians are no exception… Perhaps even more so than the average person! Italy is a beautiful but mysterious country, full of magical tales, myths and legends. In this episode of Italy Made Easy Podcast you will learn about these ancient stories originating from well-known Italian cities like […]
Saying that Italians like soccer is more than just an understatement – they are totally obsessed! What is it about this particular sport that keeps Italians glued to their TV screens or makes them come together in such huge numbers in stadiums? Soccer is a sport of ancient origins, being played since the times of […]
Taking place in Venice, one of Italy’s most beautiful and important cities, is one the most famous contemporary art exhibitions in the world: “La Biennale”. The Venice Biennale is amongst the oldest, most important and prestigious international art exhibitions in the world and has one sole purpose: to showcase the latest global trends in modern […]
Do you have a bucket list of your must-see, must-do Italian experiences? If so, then the Barcolana absolutely has to be amongst them! Being the nation of art and culture, Italy is home to a breath-taking variety of interesting and unique cultural events that occur in every corner of the country, and in this podcast […]
Have you been looking for an Italian movie to practice your Italian listening and comprehension? Good on you! It’s an excellent way to improve your Italian. And we have a great recommendation for you! In this podcast, we’re going to talk about a very funny movie called “Immaturi”. It’s quite a unique story. A group […]
Who is Alberto Angela? He’s a famous Paleontologist and TV presenter who specializes in creating programs to bring scientific knowledge to the masses. In a time when it’s difficult to find quality TV programming, he hosts fascinating TV shows where he talks about Italian history and, in particular, Italian art. Italy is an incredibly beautiful […]
A classic Italian TV show to practice your Italian Have you ever heard of the famous Commissario Montalbano? He’s the star of this much-loved Italian crime drama, popular both in Italy and around the world. Based on a novel by Andrea Camilleri, it’s a thrilling story set on the beautiful island of Sicily. You will […]
