Pillole di Italiano

Vocabulary pill about something you are given in order to deal with someone else's values, word of this year according to the Treccani Institute for the Italian Encyclopedia. Fully available for Supporter Club members only.Credits: “Mi fido di te” by Lorenzo Cherubini & Riccardo Onori, 2005 - “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) - "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Casta diva, prima donna, Maria Callas. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Aida (Preludio)” by G. Verdi (1871)  -  “Norma (Cavatina)” by V. Bellini (1831)  -  “Tosca (Atto II)” by G. Puccini (1900)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Italians from abroad, who have made their fortunes in Italy. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Grazie perché” by B. Seger / N.M. Giacomelli / S. Bardotti (1983)  -  “Il ballo del qua qua” by L. Raggi / R. Power / T. Rendall / W. Thomas (1982)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

As little as a song can be about childhood and teenage, a pill of Italian music. Credits :  “Canzone piccola” by L. Cherubini / S. Celani (1997)  -  “Senza paura (Sem medo)” by S. Bardotti / V. de Moraes / Toquinho (1976)  -  “Ogni favola è un gioco” by E. Bennato (1983)  -  “Bambini” by P. Turci (1989)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Busy or not, everyone has got things to do. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “C'è da fare” by G. Panceri / C. Valli (1995)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award's winning writer for young people, Gianni Rodari (on his birthday) fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Vita da sosia” by P. Conte (1995)  -  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Even more than comfort food, music is food for the soul. Credits : “Pappa col pomodoro” by N. Rota / L. Wertmüller (1964)  -  “A çimma” by F. De André (1990)  -  “Gelato al limon” by P. Conte (1979)  -   “Rossetto e cioccolato” by R. Pacco / O. Avogadro / O. Vanoni (1995)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating Grandparents' Day in Italy, their heritage matters. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating World Dream Day, both during sleep and well awake. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Vocabulary pill about frightening dreams, fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Umberto Tozzi's pursuit of glory beginning with his pop record, Gloria. Credits: "Gloria" by U. Tozzi / G. Bigazzi (1979)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A cyclist and a wine maker, all goods from Italy, fully available for Supporter Club members only. “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  -  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Beastly idioms spoken offensively, fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Mandria” by Iosonouncane (2015)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating the 'Father of Disco' on his birthday, what a feeling! Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Never Ending Story” by Giorgio Moroder and Keith Forsey (1984)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A pill to feel the rhythmic groove of Pino D'Angiò's music. Credits :  “Ma quale idea” (1980)  -  “Gente intelligente” (1989)  -  “Una canzone d'amore per te” (1998)  -  “L'ho conosciuta” (2020) by G. ChierchiaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A pill to swallow before climbing high mountains. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A seed growing in long pods, or in short podcast episodes, fully available for Supporter Club members only.“Chicco e Spillo” by S. Bersani (1992)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A pill of grains grown in music. Credits :  “La guerra di Piero” by F. De André (1964)  -  “Pensieri e parole” by L. Battisti / G. Rapetti (1971)  -  “Io canto” by R. Cocciante / M. Luberti (1979)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Vocabulary pill about changing, times and clothes and habits, and so on.Credits: “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)- “Cambia-menti” by Vasco Rossi, 2013.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating the flag of Italy, often referred to as The Tricolour. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Looking across Italy, on National Landscape Day, available for Supporter Club members only.Credits :  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  -  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Pretending it's a city, much more than streets and buildings, the town resounds. Credits :  “Com'è bella la città” by G. Gaber (1969)  -  “Cosa succede in città” by V. Rossi (1985)  -  “Bruci la città” by I. Grandi / F. Bianconi (2007)  -  “Sei la mia città” by M.J. Bianchi (2017)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

About Italy's wide range of biological conditions and species. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Relating to women, and suitable for everyone, but fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits:  “Quello che le donne non dicono” by E. Ruggeri / L. Schiavone (1987)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

May Day or Labor Day, this must be the day. Credits :  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Astrophysical pill about regions of space where no matter or radiation can escape from. Full episode available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Another vocabulary pill, surprisingly enough. Credits :  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Listen to good songs, keep calm and carry peace through. Credits :  “C'era un ragazzo che come me…” by F. Migliacci / M. Lusini (1966) performed by J. Baez  —  “Dal fronte non è più tornato” by V. Vysocky / S. Sacchi (1969-1993) performed by E. Finardi  —  “Il re del mondo” by F. Battiato / G. Pio (1979) performed by Alice  —  “Mangialuomo” by C. Donà (1999)  —  “Varsavia” by P. Bertoli / G. Brandolini (1984)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Remembering two Italian reporters, Ilaria Alpi and Miran Hrovatin, shot dead in the midst of Somalia's civil war. Credits :  “Drifting 2” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  —  “Cool Intro – Stings” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ – Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 – Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Remembering two Italian reporters, Ilaria Alpi and Miran Hrovatin, shot dead in the midst of Somalia's civil war. Credits :  “Drifting 2” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating the genius of a truly Renaissance man, Michelangelo on his birthday.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Music, processions, and dancing, all over Italy, it's carnival! Full episode available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Un ballo in maschera” (Atto III - Scena V - Romanza di Riccardo) by G. Verdi (1859)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating Margherita's songwriter, Riccardo Cocciante. Credits : “Poesia” by R. Cocciante / M. Luberti / P. Cassella (1973)  —  “Bella senz'anima” by R. Cocciante / M. Luberti / P. Cassella (1974) performed by Mina  —  “Quando finisce un amore” by R. Cocciante / M. Luberti / P. Cassella (1974) performed by M. Martini  —  “Margherita” by M. Luberti / R. Cocciante (1976) performed by T. Ferro  —  “A mano a mano” by M. Luberti / R. Cocciante (1978) performed by R. Gaetano  —  “You've Got a Friend in Me” by R. Newman / L. Lovett (1995)  —  “È passata una nuvola” by Mogol / R. Cocciante (1982) Photo by Pier Vittorio BuffaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Vocabulary pill to exercise Italian, and exorcise fear of wolves etc. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/  --  "Attenti al lupo" by Ron (1990) performed by L. DallaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Musical pill to warm up the coldest days. Credits :  “L'ultima notte al mondo” by T. Ferro (2012)  -  “Inverno” by F. De André (1968)  -  “Ma che freddo fa” by F. Migliacci / C. Mattone (1969) performed by Nada  -  “La nevicata del 56” by C. Vistarini / F. Califano (1990) performed by Mia Martini  -  “Il mare d'inverno” by E. Ruggeri / L. Schiavone (1983) performed by Loredana Bertè.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Vocabulary pill against some kind of germs causing a disease, available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  --  ”Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A girl from Sicily, whose story has changed mentalities across Italy.Credits :  Intermezzo from "Cavalleria rusticana" by P. Mascagni (1890)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Musical pill containing songs without instrumental accompaniment.Credits :  “Le ragazze” by C. Mattone (1995) performed by Neri per Caso  -  “Brava” by B. Canfora (1965) performed by Alti & Bassi  -  “Il pescatore” by F. De André / F. Zauli / G.P. Reverberi (1970) performed by Cluster  -  “Vita” by Mogol / M. Lavezzi (1988) performed by Venice Vocal Jam  -  “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by M. Carey / W. Afanasieff (1994) performed by Glissando Vocal Ensemble.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

About a word meant to give, at present.“Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Songs about animals for kids of all ages.“Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  —  “L'animale” by F. Battiato (1985)  —  “Il gatto e la volpe” by E. Bennato (1977)  —  “Il pappagallo” by S. Endrigo / L. Bacalov / S. Bardotti / V. de Moraes (1972)  —  “Quarantaquattro gatti” by G. Casarini (1968)  —  “Nella vecchia fattoria” by Quartetto Cetra (1949) testo in italiano (che non è una traduzione letterale dell'originale  —  “Il coccodrillo come fa?” by O. Avogrado / P. Massara (1993)

Grammar point on a few linking verbs.“Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

A new language for imagination was born in the 13th century, Italy's Duecento.

Vocabulary pill about an ambivalent word in Italian, tempo!“Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Music pill for leaving one's place as an emigrant.Credits :  “Lettera dalla Svizzera” by G. Gaber (1965)  —  “Gli emigranti” by H. Pagani / E. Macias / A. Limentani (1965)  —  “E cantava le canzoni” by R. Gaetano (1978)  —  “Non era più lui” by L. Dalla / R. Roversi (1975)  —  “Naufragio a Milano” by P. Conte (1975)

Celebration pill for the European Day of Languages.Credits :  "L'italiano" by C. Minellono / T. Cutugno (1983)

A grammar pill about articles, the indefinite ones.Credits :  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

A vocabulary pill for drinking a toast to good wine.“Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Looking at the bright side of the moon for musical inspiration.Credits :  “Spunta la luna dal monte” by P. Bertoli / G. Marielli (1991)  -  “Luna rossa” by A. Viscione / V. De Crescenzo (1950)  -  "E la luna bussò" by M. Lavezzi / O. Avogadro / D. Pace (1979)  -  “Non voglio mica la luna” by Zucchero / L. Albertelli / E. Malepasso (1984)  -  “Guarda che luna” by Elgos / G. Malgoni (1959)

Welcome or not, thousands of Albanians landed at Bari on August 8th, 1991, a date worth remembering.Credits :  "Pane e coraggio" by Ivano Fossati (2003)

Grammar point about words translating very or much/many.Credits :  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Vocabulary pill as short as a period of time can be.“Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)