ESL English with Love: The Great Italian Pizza War

Learn English while diving deep into Italian culture! Why is Hawaiian Pizza—a global favorite—absolutely forbidden in Naples and across Italy? Your Host uses this hilarious global food controversy to teach you essential English vocabulary.

Discover the Greek-Canadian inventor, Sam Panopoulos, the worldwide popularity statistics, and the host's shocking personal experience ordering pineapple in Italy!

In this lesson, you'll learn:

• The strict culinary philosophy behind the Italian "No."

• The four technical reasons (from tradition to the 'soggy' base) why the Margherita recipe (tomato, mozzarella, basil) cannot be changed.

• New words like: Controversial, Divisive, Taboo, Culinary Philosophy, and more!

Team Pineapple or Team Italy? Let us know in the comments! 👇

In this episode of English With Love, join me on a journey to the magical town of Alberobello in southern Italy 🇮🇹. Together, we’ll explore the fascinating Trulli houses — white, cone-shaped stone homes that look like something from a fairytale ✨.

You’ll learn:
🏡 What Trulli are and why they are so unique
📜 The history behind these houses, including their clever tax-related construction
🌍 Why Alberobello is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
💙 How people live in Trulli today, blending ancient charm with modern comfort

This short, simple story will help you improve your English listening skills while also discovering one of Italy’s most magical towns.

If you’d like to see what Trulli look like, visit my YouTube channel 📺 English With Love Studio on the folloiwng link: https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishWithLove.Studio

✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share this episode with someone who also wants to learn English through culture and stories.

Are you ready to dive into the Italian school system while improving your English listening skills?
In this episode of English With Love, Nancy shares 20 surprising facts about schools in Italy and how they compare to schools abroad. Learn about unique traditions, school days, exams, discipline, and more — all while listening in English.

✅ What you’ll get:
• Interesting vocabulary and spoken phrases related to school life
• Cultural insights into Italian classrooms and school habits
• Real English practice: focus on tone, rhythm, and general meaning (you don’t need to understand every word!)

🎧 Perfect for English learners who want authentic listening practice plus fun facts about another country.

If you enjoy, please subscribe, give it a thumbs up, and share with a friend. Leave a comment: what surprised you most? How is your school system different?

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