Italy is well-known for its glorious past such as the powerful Roman Empire and the Renaissance period that was the gateway to new ideas, art, and inventions. While focusing on the past is great, Daniela wants to show her students what Italy is like today. That includes talking about the current culture, people’s daily lives, family, free time, gastronomy, and the cultural differences among the many regions. She achieves this and more and successfully incorporates the linguistic aspect into her teaching.