Learn Italian with Italianpod101.com the most effective way to proficiency! You’re being introduced to Massimo and Salvatore. You’ve been listening to the great free mp3s at ItalianPod101.com and would love to practice with real Italian speakers. A friend has told you that one of the two is native Italian; one isn’t despite his Italian sounding name. You smile and shake Massimo’s hand when you’re introduced. You take a note of his accent as he says his name… he has a slight lilt as he says it… is he Italian? As you meet Salvatore he gives you a big smile, loudly repeats your name, hugs you in a warm embrace and kisses you on both cheeks. Hmm… so which of the two is Italian? Manuel and Frederik meet and discuss about the fact that in Italy, friends normally like to hug and kiss each other when they meet. They use the passato prossimo to refer to things that have just happened, an important grammar point for Italian learners. In today’s mp3, we will be discussing the importance of body language in the Italian culture and how to properly interpret physicality. Please join us for another fun and interesting lesson!

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