{"podcast":{"title":"ITALIAN, FOR SURE  |  Conversations with Italians in Italy About Italian Culture","slug":"italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268","podcast_index_feed_id":6853268,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/italian-for-sure","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/italian-for-sure","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/e1/7b/cb/6e/e17bcb6e-6e10-4749-ba85-05cceb60d9fb/46d2e6d841ae58cd9f9e5e638284b731716f6f15f61a9b3aaa166b63f144a1b32380e1e07b9e8d3008c89ccc0ff6c1077a687c3584c3cdd541ae7686fcc1b426.jpeg","author":"Catrin Skaperdas","episode_count":20,"summary":"Your ultimate (and accurate) guide to Italian culture! ITALIAN, FOR SURE goes beyond the cliches and stereotypes to reveal the true Italian way of living. Catrin Skaperdas, an American living in Italy, hosts lively interviews with locals in an effort to give Italians the (befitting) stage to passionately share their wisdom, stories and insights about Italy. * Join the ITALIAN, FOR SURE Trip to Italy! https://italianforsurepodcast.beehiiv.com * ITALIAN, FOR SURE is perfect for listeners who desire to learn more about Italian culture, dream of moving to Italy, plan on visiting or studying abroad in Italy, or have Italian roots or heritage. It covers topics that help develop your cultural awareness, making it easier to navigate Italy, and equip you with fun facts to share. Listen and embark on a culturally rich journey every other Wednesday at 6:00am CEST that will transport you to different corners of Italy through the voices of locals who make this country truly special. Italians will set the record straight, allowing you to know what’s truly Italian and what’s not by unveiling hidden gems about the Italian customs. 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Roberto Cittadini, an Italian teacher for 30 years, explains why learning the language is the key to unlocking Italy. Imagine understanding Italian conversations around you, appreciating the culture more, and making Italian friends effortlessly. * Join the ITALIAN, FOR SURE Trip to Italy!  https://italianforsurepodcast.beehiiv.com  * Join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Roberto as Catrin opens up about her journey of learning Italian, and Roberto and her have an entertaining chat about the Italian language, Italy, and Italian culture inclusive of: Words taught in class that are not used in daily life The effectiveness and limitations of learning through TV, film, and music Double consonants Rolling 'R's Englishsisms (i.e. \"sport\" used in Italy) The typical flow of learning a language and what usually comes first Tips for learning Italian, whether you live in Italy or elsewhere How to read apartment listings The usual progression of native Spanish speakers learning Italian Italian words used in America -- For more information about Roberto's Italian school, check out https://www.passepartout-italia.it/ . 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