

Show premise: Un medico in famiglia might have the flavor of a children’s show, but it’s been entertaining Italians of all ages for nearly twenty years. Where to watch: RaiPlay, the streaming site of the Italian broadcasting network RAI (you can get a free account)

Whether you’re laughing along with a goofy family comedy or you’re enthralled by a dark adrenaline-surging drama, with enough practice, you’ll be speaking like a true Italian molto presto. There are few better ways to immerse yourself in the Italian linguistic and cultural landscape than by opening your laptop, donning a pair of headphones and pressing the play button on a whole host of streamable Italian TV shows. Without a doubt, consuming popular media in your target language is one of the best ways to beef up your comprehension skills and give you a new cultural perspective to color your learning experience.

Language learning can be regimented and scholarly, but to get the most out of it, you’ve got to transcend your textbook (or app!).
