Italian TV shows for students of Italian:
“Il Commissario Montalbano”

A classic Italian TV show to practice your Italian

Have you ever heard of the famous Commissario Montalbano?

He’s the star of this much-loved Italian crime drama, popular both in Italy and around the world. Based on a novel by Andrea Camilleri, it’s a thrilling story set on the beautiful island of Sicily.

You will learn how the idea for the story was born, what the most popular episodes are and many other interesting facts about the fascinating character that is Commissario Silvio Montalbano.

Here are your TRUE/ FALSE Comprehension questions.

You will find the answers to these questions and even more questions in the Bonus PDF.

1. Il commissario Montalbano vive in montagna
Inspector Montalbano lives in the mountains.

2. Vigata è una città siciliana che potete visitare
Vigata is a Sicilian city that you can visit

3. Il Commissario Montalbano è un uomo perfetto e senza difetti
Inspector Montalbano is a perfect man with no flaws

4. I film sono tratti da romanzi scritti da Andrea Camilleri
The movies are based on novels written by Andrea Camilleri

5. Il Commissario Montalbano non è sposato
Inspector Montalbano is not married