Overview

Course No. 2858

Join Professor Olson for an engaging course that combines learning Italian with exploring Italy’s diverse regions. Each lecture not only covers essential grammar and vocabulary but also immerses you in the culture, history, and attractions of Italy’s 20 regions.

Video Lesson List

1. Benvenuti to Italian and Italy’s 20 Regions!

Introduce yourself to Italian pronunciation, subject pronouns, and the verbs “essere” and “stare.” Get a taste of Italy’s regions, starting with Sicily.

33 min

2. Nouns and Articles / Sicily II

Deepen your understanding of nouns, articles, and practice dialogue using Sicily’s cultural context.

28 min

3. Nouns and Adjectives / Sicily III

Learn about plural nouns, adjective agreement, and practice with a text about Sicilian art and history.

35 min

4. Verbs Ending in -are / Lombardy

Study “first conjugation” verbs ending in “-are” and explore Lombardy’s culture and landmarks.

31 min

5. Verbs Ending in -ere / Lazio

Investigate “second conjugation” verbs ending in “-ere” and discover Lazio’s rich history and cuisine.

31 min

6. Verbs Ending in -ire / Aosta and Trentino-Alto Adige

Master “third conjugation” verbs ending in “-ire” and explore the natural beauty and culture of Aosta and Trentino-Alto Adige.

30 min

7. Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns / Puglia

Learn possessive adjectives and pronouns, and apply them to describe the vibrant region of Puglia.

32 min

8. Prepositions / Abruzzo and Molise

Understand the use of prepositions in Italian and explore the picturesque regions of Abruzzo and Molise.

30 min

9. Modal Verbs, Sapere, and Conoscere / Liguria

Study modal verbs, and the verbs sapere and conoscere, while discovering Liguria’s culinary and artistic heritage.

29 min

10. The Imperative Mood / Campania

Learn the imperative mood for commands and explore Campania’s cultural highlights.

30 min

11. Direct Objects / Emilia-Romagna

Work with direct object pronouns and explore Emilia-Romagna’s medieval city of Bologna and culinary specialties.

28 min

12. Indirect Objects / Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Investigate indirect object pronouns and double object pronouns while learning about Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s diverse landscapes and history.

32 min

13. Irregular Nouns / Basilicata

Study irregular noun plurals and practice with a text about Basilicata’s ancient rock houses and scenic beauty.

32 min

14. Reflexive Pronouns and Verbs / The Marches

Learn about reflexive verbs and pronouns, and explore the Marches region’s Renaissance and medieval architecture.

32 min

15. Reciprocal Verbs and Negatives / Veneto

Discover reciprocal verbs and negative constructions while discussing Veneto’s iconic artists and tourism.

29 min

16. Present Progressive and Suffixes / Piedmont

Study the present progressive tense and Italian suffixes while exploring Piedmont’s alpine geography and artisanal products.

30 min

17. Indefinite Pronouns, Ci, and Ne / Sardinia

Learn about indefinite pronouns and the unique pronouns “ci” and “ne” while discussing Sardinia’s natural beauty and history.

30 min

18. Passato Prossimo with Avere / Umbria

Master the passato prossimo tense with the auxiliary verb “avere” and explore Umbria’s art and religious history.

29 min

19. Passato Prossimo with Essere / Tuscany

Learn the passato prossimo with “essere” and practice with a text on Tuscany’s cultural icons.

28 min

20. The Imperfect Tense / Calabria

Understand the imperfetto tense and apply it to descriptions of Calabria’s ancient sites and Greek heritage.

30 min

21. The Impersonal Voice / Liguria II

Explore the impersonal voice and its uses, and practice with Liguria’s cultural context.

28 min

22. The Imperative with Pronouns / Campania II

Review the imperative mood with pronouns and delve deeper into Campania’s ancient cities and cuisine.

30 min

23. The Future Tense / Lazio II

Learn the future tense and its various uses, including probability, while revisiting Rome’s landmarks.

31 min

24. Comparatives, Superlatives, and Arrivederci! / Tuscany II

Study comparative and superlative forms and conclude with a review of Tuscany’s literary giants and culinary delights.

35 min