I’ve so enjoyed these episodes! Thank-you. Came to this in 2024 and have been going through all the episodes in sequence. The pedagogy and pace is perfect for me.

Fun! Easy! Extremely well curated! We love Katie and Matteo! Grazie mille!

Best Italian language learning Podcast!!!

Always enjoyable listening and learning !

I’ve been listening for a while, and on my last trip to Italy, 3x people thought I was Italian. In Bologna, I got a free Tigelle because the lady thought I was Italian and asked me one too many questions. When I said I’m just learning, she said my accent was great. In Torino a shop worker responded to my question, then asked a follow up question- I was ready with the answer… then he also asked another question… no free stuff there. In Modena, at a sandwich shop - just the little bit I knew, made the trip that much more enjoyable. Hoping next time I go, I can spend a bit more time. Love the pod. A la Proxima. Updated: 2.7.25 So glad I listen to this podcast. I can understand Italian more and more, I usually get the gist of the Italian right off the bat. I’m not always sure how to respond, but I know what’s being said.

I am so glad I found this podcast. I’ve been using Duolingo but I don’t really like their learning style. This podcast is fantastic. I especially love the episodes that go over the verbs and then use them in a conversation that you then break down word by word. It is so helpful and a great way to practice while I’m walking the dog. I also appreciate the cultural tidbits because Duolingo doesn’t have that at all.

This is easily the best language learning podcast I’ve come across for any language I’ve tried to learn. Katie & Matteo explain concepts in a clear way that make them easy to understand. The length of each episode is also perfect. Great for language learning when you’re short on time. Thank you Joy of Languages!

You both are a great team!! Just love how you teach italian !! Thanks

Hands down the best tool for learning Italian (and I have tried a lot) Although I have a little background in Italian, Katie and Matteo’s show streamlined important and necessary information to navigate through everyday Italy. I am currently with my Italian family in Genoa and can say with confidence that their show saved me from many difficult situations, made communication with my family more enjoyable and less stressful, and allowed me to blend in as best as possible to a new culture. Thank you both and looking forward to more learning and lessons Chris

I have been studying Italian for about a year and I have found Joy of Languages to be effectively helping me engage and actually speak the language . I started the lessons after completing another online course just before traveling to Milano . The useful phrases and delightful mannerisms of Matteo and Katie are fun and equipped me to effectively communicate when I encountered non English speakers and have more fun on the trip. I plan to continue visiting the heritage rich country of Italy and will continue learning with Matteo and Katie . I am very grateful to them. Ciao! Grazie!