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Episodes

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   ASSAGGIATE SIGNORE ASSAGGIATE

   Ciao, I’m Monica from Su Misura Italy, and this is You’ve Got Mail in Italian. This week I’m taking you to one of my favourite places in Italy — the market. The letter is written in Italian, as always, with the English translation at the end. I also read the whole letter out loud, so if you’d...

   Aug 10, 2026

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   L'evoluzione del Bar all'Italiana

   Ciao, I’m Monica from Su Misura Italy, and this is You’ve Got Mail… in Italian. This week, I’m taking you in a bar, for a chat and of course a good coffee. In Italy, the bar is where the day begins, where neighbours catch up, where strangers become familiar faces, and where the most important...

   Aug 1, 2026

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   Sotto l'Ombrellone

   Ciao, I’m Monica from Su Misura Italy, and this is You’ve Got Mail … in Italian. This week, we are travelling to the Italian seaside and discovering one of the most loved summer rituals: life under the ombrellone. For many Italians, the beach is not just about swimming. It’s about traditions,...

   Jul 26, 2026

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   CONTO ALLA ROVESCIA

   Ciao, I’m Monica from Su Misura Italy. This week’s newsletter is for anyone dreaming of Italy. After a few unexpected weeks away, I’m back with a practical guide to everything worth doing before your trip, from bookings and packing to learning a few Italian phrases that can make all the…

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   Jul 19, 2026

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   LEGGI BENE!

   Ciao, I’m Monica from Su Misura Italy — and this is You’ve Got Mail, in Italian. Every week I write these letters in Italian, with the English translation waiting for you at the end, so you can come back to it and understand everything at your own pace. This week: on not waiting to feel ready. On...

   Jun 12, 2026

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   OGNI FINESTRA RACCONTA UNA STORIA DIVERSA

   Ciao, I’m Monica from Su Misura Italy. This week I have a confession. I am a window watcher. Always have been. There’s something irresistible about a lit window on a dark evening, the glimpse of a lamp, a cat on a sill, a table set for dinner. This week’s newsletter is about exactly that. The…

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   Jun 6, 2026

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   CHI METTIAMO A TAVOLA?

   Ciao, I’m Monica from Su Misura Italy. This week I’m taking you to Venice — through the canals, the Biennale, and a table that has been set for five hundred years. As always, everything is written in Italian with the English translation at the end. I also read each newsletter out loud — so if you...

   Jun 1, 2026

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   Un viaggio inizia molto prima del volo

   Get full access to You've got mail ... in Italian ! at sumisuraitaly.substack.com/subscribe

   May 22, 2026

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9. 1

   Ricordi che profumano di dolce, la Cavalcata

   Ciao, this is Monica from Su Misura Italy, and this is You’ve Got Mail… in Italian. Usually, I’m the one writing these letters to you. But this week, I wanted to do something a little different and give space to one of the beautiful voices behind Su Misura Italy: teacher Marcella, writing to you...

   May 16, 2026

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10. Una parola che giá conosci: Mamma

    Buona festa della mamma, Cara/o lettore, Ti sto scrivendo al buio (in the dark), dal mio letto. I bambini stanno finalmente dormendo nella loro cameretta (kids bedroom) e il bebè (baby) è con Damian in salotto. Sono stanca, tanto stanca… ma adoro scriverti. Incredibile pensare che sia già passata...

    May 8, 2026

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11. Profumo di biscotti, settimana di fuoco ed un raffreddore

    Ciao, this is Monica from Su Misura Italy,and this is You’ve Got Mail in Italian. I write these emails in Italian, and you’ll always find the English version at the end, so you can come back to it and understand everything at your own pace. I also read them out loud. So if you prefer, you can...

    May 1, 2026

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12. Help me creating a community!

    Ciao, this is Monica from Su Misura Italy,and this is You’ve Got Mail in Italian. I write these emails in Italian, and you’ll always find the English version at the end, so you can come back to it and understand everything at your own pace. I also read them out loud.So if you prefer, you can…

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    Apr 21, 2026

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13. Help me creating a community

    Ciao, this is Monica from Su Misura Italy,and this is You’ve Got Mail in Italian. I write these emails in Italian, and you’ll always find the English version at the end, so you can come back to it and understand everything at your own pace. I also read them out loud.So if you prefer, you can…

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    Apr 21, 2026

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14. She Knew All the Animals… But Couldn’t Order a Coffee

    Caro amico, cara amica, Today I’ll write to you in English — because I want everyone to understand this story. It’s about Vera, who I finally met in person yesterday, after years of video calls. We met in Torino, a city I deeply love.The temperature last night was perfect: warm but not hot, with...

    Jul 28, 2025

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15. Marcella, il pane con l’olio e le leggende sarde

    Discover the magic of Sardinia (and meet Marcella!) — A rare chance to learn Italian through stories, legends, and sweet traditions Ever wished you could learn Italian while traveling through hidden alleyways, tasting honey-drizzled desserts, and listening to local legends whispered under the...

    Jun 29, 2025

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16. “How long should I study Italian each day to really improve?”

    The 20-Minute Italian Study Routine That Actually Works Ever wonder how long you should study Italian each day to really see progress? This week’s newsletter is a little different — no recipes, no travel tales — just practical, research-based advice on creating a simple Italian routine that fits...

    Jun 23, 2025

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17. Er Cupolone, la carbonara, il vesuvio ed il buondì

    From Rome’s golden rooftops to Naples’ bustling alleyways — and finally, the quiet hills of Piedmont… This week’s Italian newsletter is a warm, immersive story straight from Monica’s journey across Italy with two toddlers in tow. Expect train adventures, pistachio cornetti, “er Cupolone,”...

    Jun 19, 2025

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18. Dove nessuno parla inglese… e la lingua prende vita

    Dreaming of speaking Italian like a local? Start here — from a little kitchen in Piemonte. In this week’s newsletter, I take you with me to Govone, my tiny hometown tucked among the hills of Piedmont, where jasmine scents the air, nonna cooks every night, and even my Aussie husband is learning…

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    Jun 9, 2025

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19. Si parte per l'Italia!

    ✈️ 27 hours. 2 toddlers. 1 suitcase full of stickers. And a dream called Italy. 🇮🇹 We’re off! After weeks of lists, bookings, and packing chaos (with toy cars and stuffed animals everywhere), our family adventure to Italy has officially begun. From check-in to Autogrill, I’m taking you with...

    May 31, 2025

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20. Note italiane: Lucio Corsi, tra musica, ago e filo

    Gold jackets, potato-chip shoulder pads… and a lesson in real Italian?What do Eurovision, a dreamy Tuscan singer, and a hand-stitched costume have in common? This week’s newsletter dives into the world of Lucio Corsi — Italy’s most poetic duro — and brings you a free Italian lesson you can listen...

    May 23, 2025

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21. Andare, Partire, Tornare Diversi

    HOW ITALIANS TRAVEL: TRAINS, VESPAS, FERRIES… AND STORIES What’s the most Italian way to travel? This week, I share a personal story about the quiet magic of trains, the history of the Sicilian cart, the sea processions of southern villages, and the enduring charm of the Vespa. If you're learning...

    May 17, 2025

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22. Mamme, torte e parole d’amore

    Mamme, torte e parole d’amore This week: The Word We Say 76 Times Before Breakfast Why do children say “mamma” so many times a day?Why does that word — mamma — feel so powerful in Italian? In this special Mother’s Day newsletter, I take you into my home (where Charlie and Jack start calling “mum”...

    May 9, 2025

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23. Il valore di una giornata libera... e una novità per l'estate!

    This newsletter is a warm and thoughtful reflection on Italian Labor Day (Festa del Lavoro), blending cultural stories, historical insights, and beautiful Italian words like vocazione. As you listen to Monica reading it aloud, it becomes not just a letter but a gentle exercise to practice your...

    May 6, 2025

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24. CANI E LEZIONI DI VITA

    Dogs, children… and a life lesson you’ll never forget.This week’s newsletter is a warm hug — I’m sharing stories about our cheeky and lovable dogs, Taco and Florence, a beautiful reflection that answers the question “Why do dogs live shorter lives than humans?”, and three wonderful dog-themed…

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    Apr 25, 2025

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25. La pasqua: tra uova, parole curiose e colombe

    In this special PASQUA episode, I’m taking you back to my childhood in Italy — to the sweet, crafty afternoons spent with my great-aunt making Easter cards, painting eggs, and cutting out little chicks and bunnies from colored paper. As Easter approaches, I’ve been thinking a lot about how this...

    Apr 13, 2025

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26. Buona Festa della Donna

    A mia mamma Rosangela, mia nonna Rita, mia sorella Giulia, alle mie amiche vicine e lontane, alle nostre incredibili studentesse, alle meravigliose insegnanti del mio team, e a te—se sei una donna—o alle donne speciali della tua vita. In Italia, oggi si regala la mimosa, un fiore piccolo giallo…

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    Mar 8, 2025

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27. 4 Weeks to Italy: Language Essentials for Your Adventure

    Caro/a tu, Come stai? It’s been a little while since I last wrote to you, and I hope you’ve been well. Life has been PIENA DI BELLE COSE (wonderfully full) but also very busy lately—I MIEI DUE PICCOLI (my two little) non-helper assistants MI FANNO CORRERE (keep me on my toes) every single day!...

    Dec 3, 2024

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28. LA DOLCE VITA o IL DOLCEVITA

    Do you like grammar? Is it a word that scares you or makes you curious? Do you know the difference between “il dolcevita” and “la dolce vita”? Il dolcevita: a turtleneck sweater. It’s often used to keep warm in cold weather and has also become a symbol of elegance and style, thanks to famous...

    Oct 1, 2024

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29. VENDEMMIA

    In this episode of our newsletter, we explore the fascinating contrast between life in Australia and Italy as the seasons shift. Monica reflects on her experience living in Perth, where spring begins in September, while Italy prepares for autumn and the iconic vendemmia (grape harvest). We dive...

    Sep 23, 2024

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30. ANIMALI, FRITTATE, LIBRI BELLI E TANTO ALTRO...

    Caro/a Amico/a, Come stai? Hai già fatto qualche piano per il fine settimana? Noi oggi andiamo al mare, perché qui a Perth finalmente ha smesso di piovere e la primavera è arrivata, portando con sé quel tepore che tanto amo. Insieme all’autunno, è una delle mie stagioni preferite: non troppo…

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    Sep 15, 2024

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31. N.9 TUTTI I MODI PER DIRE TI AMO! ❤️

    Non immaginare che io sia una di quelle persone che ama il San Valentino o che non vede l’ora di ricevere una scatola di cioccolatini il 14 febbraio. Infatti non lo festeggio in nessun modo particolare. Sono peró una persona molto romantica. Mi piace esprimere a voce alta i miei sentimenti e se…

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    Feb 13, 2022

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32. n.8 Storie di Tenacia

    (If you'd prefer to listen to today's newsletter read by me, click play ↑) CINQUE COSE BELLE… About this week. Buooona sera! Come stai? Cosa racconti di bello? Questa settimana sono successe così tante cose che non so da dove iniziare! Era la prima settimana ufficiale di lezioni per me e per…

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    Jan 30, 2022

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33. Novità bellissime del 2022

    (If you'd prefer to listen to today's newsletter read by me, click play ↑) A different newsletter to wish you a happy new year! Caro/a amico/a, Buon anno! Come stai? Come sono andate le tue vacanze? Mi sei mancato/a tantissimo, ho dovuto mettere in pausa la newsletter perchè la fine del 2021 è...

    Jan 20, 2022

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34. n.6 Cene tra amici

    (If you'd prefer to listen to today's newsletter read by me, click play ↑) CINQUE COSE BELLE… About Eating together. Buona domenica! Come stai? Che hai fatto di bello questa settimana? Io, sono appena tornata a casa da Red Hill, un paesino carinissimo sulle colline a dieci minuti in macchina da...

    Nov 21, 2021

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35. n.5 Le parole nella città

    (If you'd prefer to listen to today's newsletter read by me, click play ↑) CINQUE COSE BELLE… About Shop signs and shopping. Caro lettore, eccoci arrivati alla lettera n.5! Se hai letto tutte le altre complimenti! e se ti sei appena iscritto benvenuto! Le settimane volano ed io sono sempre un po’...

    Nov 13, 2021

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36. n4. La pazienza del giardiniere!

    (If you'd prefer to listen to today's newsletter read by me, click play ↑) CINQUE COSE BELLE… about the language of gardening. Ciao, come stai? Perdona la mia lettera in ritardo ma questa settimana tra feste nazionali qui in Victoria e il lavoro sono rimasta un po’ in dietro e non sono riuscita a...

    Nov 6, 2021

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37. n.3 Trentacinque candeline

    (If you'd prefer to listen to today's newsletter read by me, click play ↑) CINQUE COSE BELLE… about birthdays. (Scroll down for English.) Sto per andare al supermercato a comprare le candeline, me ne servono 35... domani festeggerò con la mia famiglia Australiana ed ho in mente di preparare una...

    Oct 29, 2021

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38. n.2 I cani 🐶 ed i tartufi

    (If you'd prefer to listen to today's newsletter, click play!) CINQUE COSE BELLE …about dogs and truffles. (Scroll down for English.) Buondì, questa mattina (per me che sto scrivendo è venerdí) mentre iniziavo a scrivere questa lettera per te a tema Tartufo, Florence e Taco (i miei cagnoloni...

    Oct 22, 2021

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39. n.1 Tutto inizia con una mela

    (if you'd prefer to listen to today's newsletter, click play) CINQUE COSE BELLE …about apples. (Scroll down for English.) Ciao, eccoti qua a leggere (o ad ascoltare) la mia prima newsletter. Lo confesso, sono molto emozionata. La cosa bella, però, e' che invece di scrivere su instagram o…

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    Oct 15, 2021

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