[B1] European Road Trip – Italian Listening Practice

In this episode, I share a one-week road trip across Central Europe, traveling by car from Italy to Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and Austria.

You’ll listen to natural, spontaneous Italian while discovering:

• what it’s like to travel by car in Europe

• differences between Italian highways and the vignette system abroad

• fuel prices, borders and practical travel tips

• first impressions of cities like Trieste, Ljubljana and Zagreb

• cultural differences and small everyday travel moments

This episode is ideal for Italian learners who enjoy travel stories and cultural insights, told in a calm, reflective and authentic way.

🎧 Perfect for improving listening skills with real-life Italian.

👉 If you want the transcript with translations of difficult words and exercises, you’ll soon find it on my Patreon.

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[B1] Why do Italians often say “I’m from Naples” or “I’m from Florence” instead of “I’m Italian”?

In this episode, we explore campanilismo, the strong local identity that shapes Italian culture, language and everyday life.

You’ll discover:

• what campanilismo really means

• why local identity is often stronger than national identity in Italy

• how history, geography, dialects and food influence the Italian mindset

• why Italians feel more “Italian” when they are abroad

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[A2–B1 ] Some Italian words don’t really exist in other languages.

In this episode, you’ll discover untranslatable Italian words and expressions that are deeply connected to Italian culture, habits and everyday life.

Words like abbiocco, boh, magari, mammone, gattara, apericena and ti voglio bene may look simple, but their real meaning goes far beyond a direct translation.

This episode is perfect if you’re learning Italian and want to:

• improve Italian listening skills

• understand Italian expressions used in real life

• learn how language reflects Italian culture and mindset

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[A2/B1] Christmas in Italy is not just one day — and it’s not the same everywhere.

In this episode, you’ll discover how Christmas is celebrated differently in Northern, Central and Southern Italy, from family traditions and festive meals to timing, rituals and atmosphere.

This episode is perfect if you’re learning Italian and want to understand Italian culture through real, everyday language. You’ll hear clear, natural Italian and explore how traditions change depending on the region — from the Christmas Eve dinner in the South to Christmas lunch in the North.

🎄 Topics include:

• Christmas traditions in Italy

• Differences between North, Center and South

• Italian food at Christmas

• Family gatherings and regional customs

  
  

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[B1-B2] In this episode of Italiano a modo mio, I talk about identity, culture, and what it really means to be Italian.

I share my personal story as a woman born and raised in Italy, with mixed origins, feeling Italian but also divided between two cultures.

This episode is ideal for students of Italian as a foreign language who want to:

• listen to authentic Italian

• explore Italian culture beyond stereotypes

• improve listening skills with a natural but reflective speaking style

We talk about immigration, cultural differences, family values, and the feeling of never fully belonging to just one place.

A personal and honest reflection to help you understand Italy — and Italians — from an internal but objective point of view.

Perfect for introverted learners, independent students, and anyone who prefers learning Italian through real stories and real voices.

[B2] Step into one of the most fascinating stories in modern science: the underground experiments of Michel Siffre, the French geologist who chose to live for months in total darkness — without clocks, sunlight, or any external sense of time.

In this episode, we explore what happens to the human body and mind when time completely disappears.

Does our internal clock keep working?

Why do some people start living 48-hour days?

And why do we lose track of weeks and months when there’s no light?

You’ll discover how these experiments laid the foundations of modern chronobiology, what researchers learned about circadian rhythms, and why this matters for our daily lives — from sleep, to routines, to mental wellbeing.

If you enjoy episodes about science, human behavior, and the mysteries of how we work: this one’s for you.

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[B1/B2] A personal story about what people think of online teaching

If you’re learning Italian as a foreign language, this episode gives you an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to teach Italian online in today’s Italy.

I talk about the stereotypes, misconceptions, and funny assumptions people still have about online teachers, remote work, and learning Italian as an adult. If you enjoy slow, reflective content and you prefer learning Italian in a calm space, this episode is for you.

🌿 In this episode:

• what Italians think about online Italian teachers

• why online teaching is still considered “not a real job”

• the stereotypes around teaching Italian to Americans

• how remote work is perceived in Italy

• my personal experience as a freelancer teaching Italian online

• reflections on traditional vs modern work culture in Italy

Thanks for listening — ci sentiamo nella prossima puntata!

[B2/C1] Why do humans love music so much?

In this episode of Italiano a modo mio, we explore what happens in the brain when we listen to music and why it feels so good. From dopamine and emotions to memory, social bonding, evolution, and even therapy, music affects us in deeper ways than we realize.

If you’re an independent, curious Italian learner, this episode will help you improve your listening skills while discovering the science behind one of the most universal human experiences.