Così per dire - the Italian Language Podcast

Così per dire
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🇮🇹 Ciao a tutti and welcome to Così per dire, the Italian language podcast! Matilde (🇮🇹 ) and Ty (🇺🇸) are two friends who enjoy language learning ! 😎 🤙 Join our weekly episodes as we discuss a variety of fun topics to help you along in your Italian language learning journey. Whether you're an upper-intermediate beginner (A2/B1) or more advanced (B2/C1) learner, our podcast will help you improve your listening skills and expand your vocabulary with real, everyday Italian. 🇮🇹

Episodes

  1. 🇮🇹 Do Italians Really Dress Better? 🛵 Fashion, Trains, and Cultural Tips for Visiting Italy

    04/10/2025

    🇮🇹 Do Italians Really Dress Better? 🛵 Fashion, Trains, and Cultural Tips for Visiting Italy

    🇮🇹 Exploring Italian Culture & Stereotypes | Fashion, Trains, Gestures, and More! 🇮🇹 In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Italian culture and the stereotypes surrounding it. From the differences in fashion between northern and southern Italy to debunking the myth that Italian trains don't work, we cover it all in this natural Italian conversation! 🚆 🎙️ What You'll Learn: 👗👔 Italian Fashion – Are Italians super fashionable? How do us Americans compare?🚆 Italian Trains – Why Italian trains might surprise you (spoiler: they're not as bad as you think!).🗣️ Small Talk – The importance of small talk and why Italians love it when foreigners try speaking their language.✋ Italian Gestures – How Italian gestures speak louder than words and add flavor to everyday communication.🌍 Regional Identity & European Sentiment – The evolving regional identities in Italy and the growing European sentiment among young Italians.👇 Comment Below: We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences! What’s your favorite Italian stereotype? Have you ever experienced the charm of small talk in Italy or been surprised by Italian trains? Share your stories and questions in the comments! 👇🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell for more episodes about life in Italy, cultural insights, and language learning tips! #ItalianCulture #Stereotypes #TravelItaly #ItalianFashion #SmallTalk #ItalianGestures #EuropeanSentiment #ItalianTrains #LanguageLearning #ItalianLanguage #Italy #Podcast 0:31 Introduzione alla Conversazione 1:33 Stereotipi sulla Moda Italiana 3:18 Calzature e Stile 8:10 Come Vivere l'Estate in Italia 9:29 Esperienze con i Treni in Italia 13:09 Infrastruttura Ferroviaria Italiana 15:42 L'importanza dello Small Talk 21:03 Comunicazione tramite Gesti 26:34 Identità Regionale in Italia 30:00 Superstizioni e Brindisi 35:08 Conclusioni e Saluti

    36 min
  2. 🇮🇹 Do Italians REALLY Never Drink Cappuccino ☕ After 11 AM? | Italian Stereotypes!

    04/01/2025

    🇮🇹 Do Italians REALLY Never Drink Cappuccino ☕ After 11 AM? | Italian Stereotypes!

    🇮🇹 Do Italians REALLY Never Drink Cappuccino After 11 AM? | Italian Stereotypes with Matilde & Ty ☕ Are all Italian stereotypes true? In this episode, Ty, an American learning Italian, asks Matilde some of the most common questions Americans have about Italy. Do Italians really never drink cappuccino after 11 AM? What do Italian moms cook when you're sick? And what's the deal with Italian pronunciation of acronyms like "VIP" and "SUV"? Join us for a fun and engaging conversation in natural, real Italian, perfect for Italian learners who want to improve their listening skills! 📌 Topics Covered: ✅ Italian food habits 🍝 ✅ Coffee culture ☕ (Cappuccino in the afternoon?!) ✅ Italian vs. Italian-American culture ✅ How Italians pronounce acronyms ✅ And much more! Perfect for: ✔️ Intermediate and advanced Italian learners ✔️ Anyone interested in Italian culture ✔️ Italian-Americans curious about the differences between Italy and the U.S. 📢 Let us know in the comments: What stereotypes about Italy have you heard? Which ones do you think are true? 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more Italian learning content! #ItalianLanguage #LearnItalian #ItalianCulture #ItalianStereotypes #ItalianCoffee #Cappuccino #italianpodcast 0:22 Introduzione al Podcast8:19 Stereotipi sugli italiani11:03 Cappuccino dopo le undici17:56 Il cornetto portafortuna21:23 La pasta quotidiana22:51 Ricette e improvvisazione26:22 Imparare l'italiano e i dialetti34:40 Monopattini elettrici nelle città36:00 Conclusioni e saluti

    37 min
  3. Hobbies! (Italian Conversation Practice)

    03/25/2025

    Hobbies! (Italian Conversation Practice)

    🎧 Learn Italian with Real Conversations! 🇮🇹🇺🇸 In this episode of Cosi per dire, we talk all about hobbies and free time — from sports and new activities to fashion, childhood memories, and funny cultural differences. We chat about cooking, skating, embroidery, jiu-jitsu, and even old-school brands like Abercrombie & Fitch. It’s a relaxed, spontaneous Italian conversation perfect for intermediate learners who want to improve listening skills with real, natural dialogue! ⭐ This podcast is great if you’re learning Italian and want to: Practice listening to natural, everyday conversationsHear real Italian vocabulary around hobbies, sports, and pastimesLearn about cultural differences between Italy and the USImprove your Italian comprehension in a fun, relaxed way ✨ If you like this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! #LearnItalian #ItalianPodcast #ItalianListeningPractice #ItalianHobbies #ItalianCulture #ItalianConversation #IntermediateItalian #StudyItalian

    38 min
  4. Dopo podcast - Profumi, costumi e l'estate italiana

    03/20/2025

    Dopo podcast - Profumi, costumi e l'estate italiana

    🇮🇹 Il Dopo Podcast: Profumi, Moda e Costumi Italiani 🇺🇸 Benvenuti al Dopo Podcast! 🎙️ Oggi continuiamo la nostra chiacchierata parlando di: ✨ I ragazzi italiani usano troppo profumo? 🧴 👖 Vestiti troppo stretti vs. troppo larghi: Italia vs. USA 🏖️ Costumi da bagno in Italia: troppo piccoli per gli americani? 🎯 Bocce, litigi estivi e curiosità sulle spiagge italiane 🔥 Vi ritrovate nelle critiche di Ty o siete d’accordo con Matilde? Scrivetelo nei commenti! 📝 💡 Se vi è piaciuto il video, lasciate un like e iscrivetevi al canale! 🔔 #Podcast #ItaliaVsUSA #Italiano #CulturaItaliana #Sanremo #Profumi #Moda #CostumiDaBagno #Bocce

    16 min
  5. On the road! Highways, roadtrips and other stories (Conversation in Italiano)

    03/14/2025

    On the road! Highways, roadtrips and other stories (Conversation in Italiano)

    🇮🇹 Ciao a tutti and welcome to Così per dire, the Italian language podcast! 🎙️ In today’s episode, Matilde (native Italian speaker) and Ty (American learner) chat about driving in Italy and in the States! Whether you're an upper-intermediate beginner (A2/B1) or more advanced (B2/C1) learner, this episode will help you improve your listening skills and expand your vocabulary with real, everyday Italian. 🇮🇹🗣️ 🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn: 📖 Key Italian vocabulary related to driving, cars and trips 🇮🇹/🇺🇸 Cultural insights into the Italian life and the differences between Italiy and the US 💬 Useful expressions in Italian for talking about driving 🗣️ How to follow a natural, fluent conversation in Italian on a complex topic This podcast is perfect for learners who want to engage with authentic Italian while exploring cultural themes! 🌍 Tune in and immerse yourself in real conversations to improve your Italian with every episode! 🎧 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Italian language-learning insights and fun conversations! 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—we love hearing from you! #learnitalian #languagelearning #italy #cars #driving #podcast Italian highways, license plates, automatic, stick shift, driving in Italy Italian vocabulary about cars, roadtrips, driving license Italian for beginners Italian in everyday life Learning Italian

    48 min
  6. Are we addicted to our phones? (Conversation in Italiano)

    03/04/2025

    Are we addicted to our phones? (Conversation in Italiano)

    🇮🇹 Ciao a tutti and welcome to Così per dire, the Italian language podcast! 🎙️ In today’s episode, Matilde (native Italian speaker) and Ty (American learner) chat about their social media addiction!Whether you're an upper-intermediate beginner (A2/B1) or more advanced (B2/C1) learner, this episode will help you improve your listening skills and expand your vocabulary with real, everyday Italian. 🇮🇹🗣️🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:📖 Key Italian vocabulary related to social media and language learning🇮🇹/🇺🇸 Cultural insights into the Italian life and the differences between Italiy and the US💬 Useful expressions in Italian for talking about social media🗣️ How to follow a natural, fluent conversation in Italian on a complex topicThis podcast is perfect for learners who want to engage with authentic Italian while exploring cultural themes! 🌍 Tune in and immerse yourself in real conversations to improve your Italian with every episode! 🎧🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Italian language-learning insights and fun conversations!💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—we love hearing from you! #learnitalian #languagelearning #italy #socialmediaaddiction #podcast Digital well-beingItalian vocabulary about technologyItalian for beginnersItalian in everyday lifeMental health and social mediaDigital awareness in ItalianLearning Italian

    45 min
  7. How We Learn Languages (Conversation in Italiano) - Part 1

    02/25/2025

    How We Learn Languages (Conversation in Italiano) - Part 1

    🇮🇹 Ciao a tutti and welcome to Così per dire, the Italian language podcast! 🎙️ In today’s episode, Matilde and Ty chat about the high and lows of language learning and offer some tips and resources to help you along in your journey with the Italian language ! 😎 🤙Whether you're an upper-intermediate beginner (A2/B1) or more advanced (B2/C1) learner, this episode will help you improve your listening skills and expand your vocabulary with real, everyday Italian. 🇮🇹🗣️🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:🎈New Italian vocabulary📖 Strategies for language acquisition🎓 Cultural insights💬 Useful expressions🗣️ How to follow a natural, fluent conversation in Italian on a complex topicThis podcast is perfect for learners who want to engage with authentic Italian while exploring cultural themes! 🌍 Tune in and immerse yourself in real conversations to improve your Italian with every episode! 🎧🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Italian language-learning insights and fun conversations!💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—we love hearing from you!

    51 min
  8. Italian vs American Schools (Conversation in Italiano) - Part 2

    02/20/2025

    Italian vs American Schools (Conversation in Italiano) - Part 2

    🇮🇹 Ciao a tutti and welcome to Così per dire, the Italian language podcast! 🎙️ Follow us 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️YouTubeInstagram In Part 2 of our episode, Matilde (🇮🇹) and Ty (🇺🇸) dive into the fascinating differences between the Italian and American school systems! 🎒📚We’ll cover everything from class structures to student life, and even after-school activities! 🎓✨ Whether you're an upper-intermediate beginner (A2/B1) or more advanced (B2/C1) learner, this episode will help you improve your listening skills and expand your vocabulary with real, everyday Italian. 🇮🇹🗣️ 🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn: 🏫 How Italian schools differ from American schools 📖 Key Italian vocabulary related to education and school life 🎓 Cultural insights into the Italian approach to education 💬 Useful expressions in Italian for talking about school 🗣️ How to follow a natural, fluent conversation in Italian on a complex topic This podcast is perfect for learners who want to engage with authentic Italian while exploring cultural themes! 🌍 Tune in and immerse yourself in real conversations to improve your Italian with every episode! 🎧🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Italian language-learning insights and fun conversations!💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—we love hearing from you!

    52 min
  9. Italian vs American Schools (Conversation in Italiano) - Part 1

    02/19/2025

    Italian vs American Schools (Conversation in Italiano) - Part 1

    🇮🇹 Ciao a tutti and welcome to Così per dire, the Italian language podcast! 🎙️ Follow us on: ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ ! In Part 2 of our episode, Matilde (🇮🇹) and Ty (🇺🇸) dive into the fascinating differences between the Italian and American school systems! 🎒📚We’ll cover everything from class structures to student life, and even after-school activities! 🎓✨ Whether you're an upper-intermediate beginner (A2/B1) or more advanced (B2/C1) learner, this episode will help you improve your listening skills and expand your vocabulary with real, everyday Italian. 🇮🇹🗣️ 🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn: 🏫 How Italian schools differ from American schools 📖 Key Italian vocabulary related to education and school life 🎓 Cultural insights into the Italian approach to education 💬 Useful expressions in Italian for talking about school 🗣️ How to follow a natural, fluent conversation in Italian on a complex topic This podcast is perfect for learners who want to engage with authentic Italian while exploring cultural themes! 🌍 Tune in and immerse yourself in real conversations to improve your Italian with every episode! 🎧🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Italian language-learning insights and fun conversations!💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—we love hearing from you!

    42 min
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🇮🇹 Ciao a tutti and welcome to Così per dire, the Italian language podcast! Matilde (🇮🇹 ) and Ty (🇺🇸) are two friends who enjoy language learning ! 😎 🤙 Join our weekly episodes as we discuss a variety of fun topics to help you along in your Italian language learning journey. Whether you're an upper-intermediate beginner (A2/B1) or more advanced (B2/C1) learner, our podcast will help you improve your listening skills and expand your vocabulary with real, everyday Italian. 🇮🇹

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