This podcast is for all the lovers of the Italian language who think grammar is necessary but not sufficient. By listening to Barbara's stories in Italian you'll dive into the Italian world in order to learn Italian in an authentic way.

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49. Superstizioni e scaramanzie italiane

March 26, 2025 0:18:08 3.33 MB ( 14.07 MB less) Downloads: 0

Scopriamo insieme le più comuni superstizioni italiane e la loro origine, a partire da una storia personale.Let’s discover together the most common Italian superstitions and their origins, starting with a personal story.Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Writing Migration Course: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/product/writing-migration/ Every Week Italian (paid membership): https://barbarabassi.substack.com/subscribeTranscriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/Online lessons: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/shop/Leave a comment on the blog: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/superstizioni-italiane/#respond***Credits:Thanks to: Roberta Cavezzali, Francesca Pinna, Laura Formaleoni, Massimo Quadrana and Alice Azzali for the vocal contributions to this episode.Thanks to Roberta Cavezzali for the illustration of this podcast cover and to Marco Distefano for the jingle soundtrack.

48. Cosa mangiano gli italiani

February 20, 2025 0:31:08 44.85 MB Downloads: 0

Quello che si mangia di tipico in un Paese è influenzato da un fitto strato di stereotipi e false credenze, a seconda del punto di vista interno o esterno. In questo episodio ti guido a scoprire quali sono, mentre ascoltiamo i contributi audio di amici e parenti che ci raccontano cos'hanno mangiato oggi.What people eat as typical food in a country is influenced by a dense layer of stereotypes and false beliefs, depending on whether the perspective is internal or external. In this episode, I’ll guide you in discovering what these are while we listen to audio contributions from friends and family sharing what they ate today.Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Every Week Italian (paid membership): https://barbarabassi.substack.com/subscribeTranscriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/Online lessons: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/shop/Leave a comment on the blog: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/cosa-mangiano-gli-italiani/#respond***Credits:Thanks to: Roberta Cavezzali, Francesca Pinna, Laura Formaleoni, Massimo Quadrana and Alice Azzali for the vocal contributions to this episode.Thanks to Roberta Cavezzali for the illustration of this podcast cover and to Marco Distefano for the jingle soundtrack.

47. Semplice, complessa amicizia

January 21, 2025 0:17:22 16.65 MB Downloads: 0

L'amicizia è un tema tanto semplice quanto complesso. Ne parliamo con l'aiuto di articoli, letteratura ed esperienza personale.Friendship is a theme as simple as it is complex. We discuss it with the help of articles, literature, and personal experience.Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Every Week Italian (paid membership): https://barbarabassi.substack.com/subscribeTranscriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/Online lessons: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/shop/Leave a comment on the blog: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/semplice-complessa-amicizia/#respond***Credits:Thanks to Roberta Cavezzali for the illustration of this podcast cover and to Marco Distefano for the jingle soundtrack.

46. Un libro per Natale (anzi, sette)

December 19, 2024 0:26:06 25.05 MB Downloads: 0

Le insegnanti della nostra scuola online ti consigliano un libro per Natale e ti parlano della loro libreria preferita. In realtà i libri sono sette, come noi: Sara, Letizia, Elisa, Laura, Valentina, Silvia e Barbara.The teachers from our online school recommend a book for Christmas and share their favorite bookstore with you. Actually, the books are seven, just like us: Sara, Letizia, Elisa, Laura, Valentina, Silvia, and Barbara.The Italian Book Club: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/product/the-italian-book-club/Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Every Week Italian (paid membership): https://barbarabassi.substack.com/Transcriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/Online lessons: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/shop/Leave a comment on the blog: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/un-libro-per-natale-anzi-sette/#respond***Credits:Thanks to Roberta Cavezzali for the illustration of this podcast cover and to Marco Distefano for the jingle soundtrack.

45. Siamo tutti un po' famosi

November 14, 2024 0:21:16 20.4 MB Downloads: 0

Con questa storia, ti parlo di temi di leadership, successo e fama come pretesto per illustrarti la divisione amministrativa dell’Italia.Through this story, I’ll explore themes of leadership, success, and fame as a way to introduce you to Italy’s administrative divisions.Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Every Week Italian (paid membership): https://barbarabassi.substack.com/Transcriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/Online lessons: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/shop/Leave a comment on the blog: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/siamo-tutti-un-po-famosi/#respond***Credits:Thanks to Roberta Cavezzali for the illustration of this podcast cover and to Marco Distefano for the jingle soundtrack.

44. Le buone maniere

September 26, 2024 0:20:36 29.64 MB Downloads: 0

Come ci si comporta in Italia quando si è invitati a casa di qualcuno? E a tavola? E per strada? Scopriamo insieme le buone maniere italiane.How should one behave in Italy when invited to someone's home? And at the table? And in public? Let’s explore Italian etiquette together.Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Every Week Italian (paid membership): https://barbarabassi.substack.com/Transcriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/Online lessons: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/shop/Leave a comment on the blog: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/le-buone-maniere/#respond***Credits:Thanks to Roberta Cavezzali for the illustration of this podcast cover and to Marco Distefano for the jingle soundtrack.

43. Topolino (non) è Mickey Mouse

August 08, 2024 0:32:03 46.16 MB Downloads: 0

Scopri il fumetto di Topolino in Italia: un fenomeno senza tempo per conoscere la cultura italiana e imparare l'italiano in modo divertente.Discover the Mickey Mouse comic in Italy: a timeless phenomenon to learn about Italian culture and learn Italian language in a fun way.Transcriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Online lessons: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/shop/Leave a comment on the blog: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/topolino-non-e-mickey-mouse/#respond***Credits:Thanks to Roberta Cavezzali for the illustration of this podcast cover and to Marco Distefano for the jingle soundtrack.

42. Colazione o Colazioni?

July 22, 2024 0:21:47 20.9 MB Downloads: 0

Si può parlare di colazione italiana o è meglio parlare di colazioni? Cosa mangiano gli italiani a colazione? Cosa non mangerebbero mai?Can we talk about an Italian breakfast, or is it better to talk about breakfasts? What do Italians eat for breakfast? What would they never eat?Transcriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Online lessons: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/shop/Leave a comment on the blog: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/colazione-o-colazioni/#respond***Credits:Thanks to Roberta Cavezzali for the illustration of this podcast cover and to Marco Distefano for the jingle soundtrack.

41. L'acqua di San Giovanni

June 19, 2024 0:19:00 45.56 MB Downloads: 0

L'acqua di San Giovanni è una tradizione italiana estiva, che non conoscevo finché non l'ho riscoperta grazie ai social. Lo sai che potresti farla anche tu, anche se non vivi in Italia?Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Transcriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/***CREDITS:Photo Cover Design by KaveCreativity: https://www.kavecreativity.it/Soundtrack by Marco Distefano: https://www.youtube.com/user/marcodisteGuests: Valentina Cottini e Clarissa

40. L'identità italiana e il campanilismo

June 01, 2024 0:32:51 78.81 MB Downloads: 0

Ho chiesto ad amici e colleghi che cosa significhi per loro essere italiani. Mi hanno risposto con interventi intelligenti, che parlano di storia, italianità, campanilismo e passaparola. Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Transcriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/***CREDITS:Photo Cover Design by KaveCreativity: https://www.kavecreativity.it/Soundtrack by Marco Distefano: https://www.youtube.com/user/marcodiste

39. Parliamo di capelli? (con una premessa)

April 17, 2024 0:10:19 9.89 MB Downloads: 0

Mi hanno detto che il mio podcast è troppo generico, parliamone. Poi, impariamo un po' di vocabolario legato ai capelli e concludiamo con un po' di letteratura.Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Transcriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/***CREDITS:Photo Cover Design by KaveCreativity: https://www.kavecreativity.it/Soundtrack: INSPIRING JOURNEY by Oleksii Kaplunskyi (Lesfm ) https://youtu.be/IAi5RkGYd-MOther music bits from:Hair dryer sound: https://youtu.be/tQzt40ZOMXEHair salon ambience: https://youtu.be/ZUteaJXlwQEHotel lobby ambience: https://youtu.be/GZOsn3kEEn8Pippi Calzelunghe episodio 1: https://youtu.be/GZzxZNnSkd8Inno d'Avvento delle monache di Vitorchiano: https://youtu.be/IH1VVsg-5ZE

38. Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi

March 26, 2024 0:10:41 25.64 MB Downloads: 0

Ti spiego cosa c'è dietro il detto "Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi" mentre mi e ti faccio alcune domande sul significato religioso della Pasqua cristiana.Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Transcriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/***CREDITS:Photo Cover Design by KaveCreativity: https://www.kavecreativity.it/Soundtrack: INSPIRING JOURNEY by Oleksii Kaplunskyi (Lesfm ) https://youtu.be/IAi5RkGYd-M

37. Le canzoni dei cartoni

February 20, 2024 0:15:21 36.83 MB Downloads: 0

La cultura popolare italiana è fatta anche dalla televisione. Per oltre vent'anni i bambini italiani hanno imparato a memoria le canzoni dei cartoni animati giapponesi cantati da Cristina D'Avena. Ti racconto tutta la storia dall'inizio!Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Transcriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/***CREDITS:Photo Cover Design by KaveCreativity: https://www.kavecreativity.it/Soundtrack: INSPIRING JOURNEY by Oleksii Kaplunskyi (Lesfm ) https://youtu.be/IAi5RkGYd-M

Reggio Emilia e la bandiera italiana | #EmiliaRomagna

January 16, 2024 0:08:55 21.39 MB Downloads: 0

Ti racconto l'orgine della bandiera italiana che è chiamata anche “tricolore” ed è legata a una particolare città italiana: Reggio Emilia.Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Transcriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/***CREDITS:Photo Cover Design by KaveCreativity: https://www.kavecreativity.it/Soundtrack: INSPIRING JOURNEY by Oleksii Kaplunskyi (Lesfm ) https://youtu.be/IAi5RkGYd-M

Pensi mai agli ascensori?

November 22, 2023 0:15:25 36.97 MB Downloads: 0

L'Italia detiene un primato riguardo agli ascensori e in Italia esiste persino "la città degli ascensori"!Join the Italian Conversation Sessions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/product/italian-conversation-sessions/Newsletter: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/learn-italian-for-free-with-our-newsletters/Transcriptions: https://onlineitalianclasses.com/category/blog/***CREDITS:Photo Cover Design by KaveCreativity: https://www.kavecreativity.it/Soundtrack: INSPIRING JOURNEY by Oleksii Kaplunskyi (Lesfm ) https://youtu.be/IAi5RkGYd-M