CULTURE MIX
Con le mani:
the gestures of Italians
Do Italians talk with their hands?
Yes. If you really want to speak Italian, you also need to know the gestures. Why do Italians use their hands so much?
What do the gestures mean?
This FANTASTIC lesson will teach you the gestures and you'll have lots of fun!
Roots and wings:
stories of migration
Do you have Italian roots? Are you interested in the history of emigrants and the current situation in Italy? Then join me on this journey to discover the history of Italian emigration through video testimonials and original documents. We will not only talk about the history, music, and cinema of emigration, but we will also discover the emotions of those who return and those who leave their roots behind.
Mafia and mafias: men of honor and heroes
Have you ever seen movies or TV series about the mafia? What is the mafia really like and how did it come about? Would you like to know how many mafia groups there are in Italy and where they operate? Would you like to know the names of those who died fighting it? Did you know that there is an anti-mafia association that does wonderful things? In this lesson, you will find everything you wanted to know. Unfortunately, the mafia is not a stereotype or a joke.
Holidays in Italy:
rules for use
Italian holidays hide many secrets.
What do Italians do during these holidays?
What are their traditions?
Who do they spend certain holidays with?
What activities do they engage in? What do they eat?
Find out with me.
Marche:
a region in the plural
My region for you. Let me tell you about this little-known land that Lonely Planet has included among the 10 places to visit in the world in 2020. Want to find out why? Lots of interesting facts, a 360° journey through the only Italian region with a plural name. Art, gastronomy, history, and the most beautiful places to visit.
Sor maestro Gigi Proietti
A tribute to the great Italian actor who recently passed away.
A tribute to convey the love that Italians had for him.
A journey through the most beautiful performances and career of a legend of Italian theater.
Giorgio Perlasca: un giusto
The story of a man who kept an incredible feat hidden for many years. The story of a great Italian who managed to save many lives during World War II.
This lesson is dedicated to those who deserve to be known.