Italian language tips, culture deep dives, and everything you need to fall in love with Italy.
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! […]
In this episode of Italy Made Easy Podcast we will talk about the top 10 things that visitors adore about our “Bel Paese”. If you haven’t already fallen in love with Italy, then you need to know and experience these 10 things for yourself! The language, the cordiality, the style, the food…and much, much more! […]
Who are the most famous Italian actresses abroad? Well, in this podcast episode you will find out! You may already know some of them or their movies. We can sort the famous Italian actresses into two groups: those that became famous all over the world and who are considered timeless icons of the silver screen… […]
Are you married or have you been married? Maybe you’re about to get married? Or maybe you’re one of those who just don’t believe in marriage? It doesn’t matter! Whatever your situation I’m sure you will be very interested in hearing about how we Italians go about celebrating one of the most lavish and important […]
Did you know that even gardens can be a work of art? In Italy there are many gorgeous gardens that you can visit. In these spectacular places you will find not just plants and flowers, but also shady nooks and crannies, greenhouses and beautiful gazebos where you can escape the sun if you need to. […]
Everyday we use something that someone, at some point in time, invented. Basically, everything we use has behind it an inventor, someone who created from nothing an object that today we take for granted! In this podcast episode, we will talk about the most important and famous Italians inventions. Get ready to discover some really […]
The ancients knew it: water has the power to heal, regenerate and combat anxiety, stress and fatigue. What could be more beautiful than to immerse yourself and just let go, surrendering yourself to the flow of the hot water? If you ask me this is the best way to wash away tension and to feel […]
Easter is surely one of the most important holidays in Italy. The Easter period in Italy coincides with the first pleasant days of Spring. With more mild temperatures, many hours of sunlight and the desire to come out of the winter “hibernation”, Italians start getting out for day trips, small excursions and picnics! In this […]
Pizza, pasta and the mandolin! This is an old stereotype that highlights an irrefutable truth: We Italians absolutely love food! Yes, we eat a lot and we are proud of our dishes, our recipes and our culinary traditions. But, like all cultures, they evolve. Italy is becoming more and more “similar” to other cultures. And […]
In this podcast episode we are going to talk about Italian trash TV… The low quality programming that now dominates Italian airwaves. People fighting and insulting each other, strangely, in the search for love. Alongside high quality Italian TV shows, though these are becoming more and more rare, you can see why these programs are […]
The month of March is a special one in Italy. As in the rest of the world, on March 8 we celebrate women… But in Italy March 19 is also a very special day because it’s Father’s Day. In this Listening and Comprehension exercise we will talk about these two celebrations because, overwhelmed as we […]
This Listening and Comprehension exercise is completely dedicated to love! You will find how Italians from the north to the south celebrate this lovely day. Sweets, chocolates, roses and romantic candlelit dinners? Nothing is missed in Italy on this day. We’ll talk about how this holiday originated as well as the destinations that are particularly […]
