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Real-life Italian for life in Italy, from Adesso Italian. Three short episodes a week on real situations (the pharmacy, the landlord, the comune), Kate's diary every Saturday, and every Sunday Adesso, parliamo!, a relaxed conversation in natural Italian with Kate, Giulia and Paolo. Every script is written for real life in Italy.

  1. 1d ago

    At the restaurant: ordering, the bill and paying alla romana

    A table for two in Bologna, from the booking to the bill. Learn how to order, ask for a recommendation, ask for the bill (it won't come on its own), and split it the Italian way. Key phrases Abbiamo prenotato, a nome Kate.: We've booked, under the name Kate. Siamo in due.: There are two of us. Per me i tortellini in brodo.: For me, the tortellini in broth. Cosa ci consiglia?: What do you recommend? Ci porta il conto, per favore?: Could you bring us the bill, please? Paghiamo alla romana.: We'll split the bill equally. Era tutto buonissimo.: Everything was delicious. In this episode 00:00 The conversation 00:56 Welcome 01:32 Line by line 03:37 Your turn 04:28 Italy, decoded 05:09 The conversation, again 06:05 See you next time Studio has a unit at the trattoria, with exercises and instant correction. Unit 1 is free: Studio The voices in this episode are AI-generated. Every script is written for real life in Italy and checked by a native Italian speaker.

  2. 3d ago

    At the hairdresser: just a trim, please

    Booking by phone, then sitting in the chair. Learn how to ask for a trim, how much to cut, the fringe and the blow-dry, and why your hair is plural in Italian. Key phrases Vorrei prenotare un taglio.: I'd like to book a haircut. Le va bene venerdì alle cinque?: Does Friday at five suit you? Solo una spuntatina.: Just a trim. Vorrei tenerli lunghi.: I'd like to keep it long. Un dito, non di più.: A finger's width, no more. Quanto viene in tutto?: How much does it come to? In this episode 00:00 The conversation 00:53 Welcome 01:30 Line by line 03:41 Your turn 04:29 Italy, decoded 05:02 The conversation, again 05:55 See you next time Practise booking, phoning and real conversations in Studio, with exercises and instant correction. Unit 1 is free: Studio The voices in this episode are AI-generated. Every script is written for real life in Italy and checked by a native Italian speaker.

  3. 4d ago

    Adesso, parliamo! 3: Why do Italians love opera so much?

    Kate's first opera: Rigoletto from the gallery of the Teatro Regio in Parma. Giulia explains why Verdi was the pop star of his time, when to clap (and when not to), and the music words English borrowed from Italian. Just listen: the whole conversation is in natural Italian, with Kate and Giulia. The English translation of every line is in the transcript. Today's words il loggione: the gallery: the top tier, with the cheap seats and the toughest audience bis!: encore! bravo, brava, bravi, brave: well done! (it changes like an adjective) avere la pelle d'oca: to get goosebumps fare la prima donna: to act like a diva In this episode 00:49 La nonna che cantava Verdi · The grandma who sang Verdi 01:31 Verdi, la popstar dell'Ottocento · Verdi, the pop star of the 1800s 01:55 Il loggione · The gallery 03:04 Applaudire al momento sbagliato · Clapping at the wrong moment 04:40 La pelle d'oca · Goosebumps 06:25 Le parole della musica · Music words 07:59 Bologna e Wagner · Bologna and Wagner 08:46 Le parole di oggi · Today's words Kate is also in Studio: practise everyday situations in Italy with exercises and instant correction. Unit 1 is free: Studio Find your Italian level with the free 12-minute test: Find your level The voices in this episode are AI-generated. Every script is written for real life in Italy and checked by a native Italian speaker.

  4. 5d ago

    Kate's diary: the aperitivo

    Friday evening in via del Pratello: spritz, snacks, the unwritten rules of the Italian aperitivo, and Lorenzo, a friend of a colleague, who asks Kate for her number. Key phrases Facciamo l'aperitivo?: Shall we go for an aperitivo? Cosa ci fai a Bologna?: What brings you to Bologna? Mi dai il tuo numero?: Can I have your number? È solo una cena.: It's just a dinner. In this episode 00:00 Kate's diary 00:25 Kate's story 01:43 Key words 02:21 Your turn 03:00 Kate's story, again 04:24 See you next time Kate is also in Studio: practise her everyday situations with exercises and instant correction. Unit 1 is free: Studio The voices in this episode are AI-generated. Every script is written for real life in Italy and checked by a native Italian speaker.

  5. 6d ago

    At the deli counter: take a number, order by the etto

    Prosciutto, mortadella and parmigiano at the supermarket deli counter. Learn how to wait your turn, ask for thin slices, and say yes when they cut a little more than you asked for. Key phrases Sono io!: That's me! Mi dica.: Go ahead, what would you like? Due etti di prosciutto crudo, tagliato fine.: Two hundred grams of prosciutto crudo, thinly sliced. Un etto e mezzo di mortadella.: A hundred and fifty grams of mortadella. Un pezzo di parmigiano.: A piece of parmesan. Va bene lo stesso.: That's fine anyway. In this episode 00:00 The conversation 00:48 Welcome 01:24 Line by line 03:19 Your turn 04:12 Italy, decoded 04:52 The conversation, again 05:40 See you next time Studio has a unit at the supermarket, with exercises and instant correction. Unit 1 is free: Studio The voices in this episode are AI-generated. Every script is written for real life in Italy and checked by a native Italian speaker.

  6. Nov 4

    At the market: a kilo, half a kilo and two etti

    Fruit, vegetables and olives at an Italian market stall. Learn how to ask for quantities the Italian way, why you shouldn't touch the tomatoes, and the little words that make the seller smile. Key phrases Cosa le do?: What can I get you? Vorrei un chilo di mele.: I'd like a kilo of apples. Mezzo chilo di pomodori.: Half a kilo of tomatoes. Due etti di olive.: Two hundred grams of olives. Posso scegliere?: Can I choose? Basta così, grazie.: That's all, thanks. Quant'è in tutto?: How much is it altogether? In this episode 00:00 The conversation 00:52 Welcome 01:30 Line by line 03:43 Your turn 04:32 Italy, decoded 05:10 The conversation, again 06:02 See you next time Studio has a unit at the market, with exercises and instant correction. Unit 1 is free: Studio The voices in this episode are AI-generated. Every script is written for real life in Italy and checked by a native Italian speaker.

  7. Nov 2

    At the bar: your first Italian breakfast

    Cappuccino, cornetto, and the receipt you sometimes pay for first. Learn how to order breakfast at an Italian bar, at the counter or at a table, and the little words every barista uses. Key phrases Cosa le preparo?: What can I make for you? Un cappuccino e un cornetto, per favore.: A cappuccino and a croissant, please. Alla crema.: With custard. Liscia o frizzante?: Still or sparkling? Al banco, grazie.: At the counter, thanks. Quant'è?: How much is it? Pago con la carta.: I'll pay by card. In this episode 00:00 The conversation 00:45 Welcome 01:26 Line by line 03:41 Your turn 04:28 Italy, decoded 05:16 The conversation, again 06:00 See you next time Practise ordering, paying and small talk in Studio, with exercises and instant correction. Unit 1 is free: Studio The voices in this episode are AI-generated. Every script is written for real life in Italy and checked by a native Italian speaker.

  8. Nov 1

    Adesso, parliamo! 2: Ordering wine in Italy without looking like a tourist

    Kate and Paolo talk about wine: grandad Gino's Lambrusco, how to order house wine without looking like a tourist, why you never put ice in red wine, and the rules of an Italian toast. Just listen: the whole conversation is in natural Italian, with Kate and Paolo. The English translation of every line is in the transcript. Today's words il vino della casa: house wine un calice: a glass of wine (the elegant word) un intenditore: a connoisseur mi spezza il cuore: it breaks my heart essere brillo, brilla: to be tipsy In this episode 01:22 Il vino del nonno Gino · Grandad Gino's wine 02:52 Al ristorante: come si ordina · At the restaurant: how to order 05:00 Il ghiaccio nel rosso · Ice in red wine 06:07 Il vero Lambrusco · Real Lambrusco 07:03 Il brindisi · Toasting 09:17 La vendemmia · The grape harvest 10:27 Le parole di oggi · Today's words Kate is also in Studio: practise everyday situations in Italy with exercises and instant correction. Unit 1 is free: Studio Find your Italian level with the free 12-minute test: Find your level The voices in this episode are AI-generated. Every script is written for real life in Italy and checked by a native Italian speaker.

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Real-life Italian for life in Italy, from Adesso Italian. Three short episodes a week on real situations (the pharmacy, the landlord, the comune), Kate's diary every Saturday, and every Sunday Adesso, parliamo!, a relaxed conversation in natural Italian with Kate, Giulia and Paolo. Every script is written for real life in Italy.

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    Adesso Italian
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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    Living in Italian