Una Storia ItaliAnna | Learn Italian Podcast

Una Storia ItaliAnna | Learn Italian Podcast

Author: Anna F Language: Italian Episodes: 100
Join Anna F for Una Storia ItaliAnna, a unique blend of language and discovery designed to feel less like a lesson and more like a conversation with a friend who knows Italy intimately. As an experienced teacher, Anna guides intermediate learners through rich, immersive episodes conducted almost entirely in Italian, focusing on the natural rhythm of the language as it’s woven into discussions about culture, history, and the nuances of everyday Italian life. This approach is crafted to build comprehension and fluency gradually, by simply listening. Each episode also features the ‘Hidden Italy with Anna’ segment, a standalone part of the podcast that opens a window to Italy's lesser-known corners. Here, Anna shares fascinating stories about local traditions, overlooked towns, and cultural gems, making this portion accessible and enjoyable for anyone with a curiosity for Italy, regardless of their language level. It’s a two-fold journey: deepen your command of Italian through engaging content, and then satisfy your wanderlust by uncovering the stories most guidebooks miss. Tune in to this podcast for a genuine and layered exploration that goes beyond vocabulary lists, offering a meaningful connection to the heart and soul of Italy through its language and its hidden landscapes.
Episodes
#42 Christmas stories and nursery rhymes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:22
In this episode, Anna speaks about the book, Natale a Venezia, as well as some very popular Christmas nursery rhymes. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken)…
#41 How Italians do funerals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:31
In this episode, Anna speaks about Italian funeral traditions and how lives are celebrated. She also covers some new funeral trends. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as t…
#40 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:09
In this episode, Anna speaks about how Italians are preparing to celebrate Christmas this year. With the pandemic refusing to go away, the festive season will again be a little different. You can read an interactive tran…
#39 How Italians get married [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:08
In this episode, Anna speaks about the new trends in marriage and weddings in Italy with an eye on traditions of Northern and Southern Italy. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the w…
#38 How is real life in Venice? (Interview) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:03
In this episode, Anna speaks about life in Venice - with a surprise, special guest. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languata…
#37 Italians, wellness and fitness: how Italians get fit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:54
In this episode, Anna tells us about Italians' fitness habits. What are the new sports trends? How have things changed during the pandemic? And what is Anna’s favourite sport? You can read an interactive transcript of th…
#36 Will Italian Prosecco become Croatian? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:00
In this episode, Anna tells us the difference between Prosecco and the Croatian Prosek, as well as how Europe is fighting to guarantee the original brand of Italian products. You can read an interactive transcript of thi…
#35 Kick scooters - a problem in Italy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:27
In this episode, Anna speaks about the problem of kick scooters in Italy and what would happen if no regulations were applied by the Italian government. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highl…
#34 Italians and Social Media [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:29
In this episode, Anna speaks about the use of social media in Italy, including how it has changed people’s lives and the new profession of the ‘influencer’. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which h…
#33 Green Pass in Italy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:09
In this episode, Anna answers some questions about the current situation in Italy, the Covid Green Pass for workers from the 15th October and riots in the capital. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (…

«1...78910