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Have you ever wanted to play a musical instrument? A tradition now for hundreds of years, the piano has heavily influenced every major style of music since its first appearance, thanks to a great Italian inventor from Padua. Let’s learn more about the history of the piano and why everyone should learn to bang out a tune or two, while we practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy! That’s Amore! – Episode #58

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One of the most magnetic and charismatic stars of the silent era, Rudolph Valentino, once said, “People are not in love with me, but with the picture of me on the screen. I am merely the canvas on which they paint their dreams.” This time, let’s learn more about the first “Latin Lover” while we practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy! That’s Amore! – Episode #57

The word volcano originally comes from the name of the Roman god of fire, Vulcan. It is said that Vulcan built a blacksmith workshop under Mount Etna and whenever Venus is unfaithful Vulcan grows angry and beats the red-hot metal with such a force that sparks and smoke rise up from the top of the mountain, to create a volcanic eruption. So, let’s learn more about the all-Italian Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, while we practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy! That’s Amore! – Episode #56

The word volcano originally comes from the name of the Roman god of fire, Vulcan. It Practice Lesson

The air is filled with World Cup Fever, so let’s talk about a legendary Italian World Cup hero who, at the peak of his career, was said to be “more popular than spaghetti”. We’ll learn his ups and downs during his soccer career, all while we practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy! That’s Amore! – Episode #55

The air is filled with World Cup Fever, so let’s talk about a legendary Italian World Practice Lesson

Italy is famous for so many delicious wines. And who knew that choosing the correct glass for your wine was such an important aspect in relishing the flavor and enjoying that moment you take that first sip. So, relax and pour yourself a glass while we practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy! That’s Amore! – Episode #54

Italy is famous for so many delicious wines. And who knew that choosing the correct glass Practice Lesson

The importance of becoming fit and strong has long been an important factor to the general public. This time, let’s find out just how one famous Italian muscleman helped evolve the golden age of fitness and physical culture, all while we practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy! That’s Amore! – Episode #53

The importance of becoming fit and strong has long been an important factor to the general Practice Lesson

VIP Member Sara, who is studying in Siena, Italy, wrote us to tell us of a great field trip she went on to the “Parco di Pinocchio.” – She tells us, “Wow! Pinocchio is truly loved and famous in Italy and now I know why there are little Pinocchio figures being sold on every street corner and store throughout the country.” So, let’s find out just how famous and loved Pinocchio is in Italy and how Italians embrace the story, the author, and little Pinocchio, while we practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy! That’s Amore! – Episode #52

VIP Member Sara, who is studying in Siena, Italy, wrote us to tell us of a Practice Lesson

VIP Member Gianna just returned from Italy to visit family for the first time, and asks, “Why is it that Italians are so serious when playing cards? Every night, after dinner we played a card game called “Scopa” and it was very exciting and so competitive.” – This time, let’s learn all about Gianna and her family’s card game while we practice lots of useful Italian words and expressions that are sure to take your Italian to the next level. Enjoy! That’s Amore! – Episode #51