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Where's the toilet? Two coffees please! How much is it? Learn the basics in bite-sized pieces with Katie and Matteo. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our You Tube Italian Channel to get more Italian lessons.

  1. 20H AGO

    182: What do little Italian words like allora and anche mean?

    _You need Italian words like "allora" and "anche" in most everyday conversations. You'll see how they work so you can use them and speak more naturally. _ Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Little-Italian-Words Today's Italian words: Per fare il tour prima devi prenotare = To do the tour, first you have to book Vorrei una pizza come la tua = I’d like a pizza like yours Prima vado in bagno = First I’ll go to the bathroom Devo anche mandare un’email = I also have to send an email Poi mi preparo = Then I’ll get ready Allora… sono di Napoli, ma vivo a Roma = So… I’m from Naples, but I live in Rome Vorrei un cappuccino. Anzi, due = I’d like a cappuccino. Actually, two Parlo italiano e anche francese = I speak Italian and also French

    15 min

  2. APR 15

    181: The 3 Meanings of Si in Italian

    _What does “si” mean in Italian? Learn its three meanings and how to use it in every day conversations. _ Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Si-in-Italian Learn more about Italian reflexive verbs: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Italian-Reflexive-Verbs Today's Italian words: Cosa si fa questo weekend? = What does one do this weekend? Come si chiama il ristorante? = What is the restaurant called? Lì si mangia bene e si spende poco = There one eats well and one spends little Così Brody si diverte e si rilassa = That way Brody can enjoy herself and relax

    15 min

  3. APR 8

    180: Water in Italian: Words and Phrases for Italy

    Learn the word for water in Italian and how to order it with key phrases and cultural tips. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/water-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Acqua naturale = Still water Acqua frizzante = Sparkling water Vorrei una bottiglia d’acqua frizzante = I’d like a bottle of sparkling water Vorrei una bottiglia d’acqua naturale = I’d like a bottle of still water

    8 min

  4. APR 1

    179: Why Can’t I Speak Italian Yet? (And How to Fix It!)

    If you're learning Italian but feel like you can’t speak it yet, you’re not the only one. Here you have simple fixes to help you speak Italian more confidently. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Intermediate playlist on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSUz2ZXbn4iD7FPHWrpeDeQtWoVBnM-Cg Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/why-cant-i-speak-italian-yet Today's Italian words: Le app = The apps Un piano = A plan Parlo italiano = I speak Italian Un principiante = A beginner Sono principiante = I’m a beginner

    12 min

  5. MAR 25

    178: 8 Italian Slang Words You’ll Actually Hear in Italy

    _Learn the slang words Italians use everyday, from wishing good luck, to showing you’re annoyed, so you can follow real Italian conversations. _ Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Italian-slang Today's Italian words: Ciao ragazzi, tutto a posto? = Hi guys, all good? Sono cotto = I’m exhausted (lit. I’m cooked) Che figata! = How cool! Ieri ho fatto un giro in centro = I went for a walk in the center Ho mangiato un sacco di roba = I ate loads of stuff Non vedo l’ora di ritornare a Napoli = I can’t wait to go back to Naples

    15 min

  6. MAR 18

    177: Question Words in Italian: The 8 You Need

    _Learn key Italian question words like “dove”, “quando”, and more to help you get the info you need while traveling in Italy. _ Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/question-words-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Quand’è l’ultimo treno? = When is the last train? Perché il supermercato è chiuso? = Why is the restaurant closed? Che cosa c’è in questo piatto? = What is there in this dish? Dov’è la stazione? = Where is the station? Chi è la guida? = Who is the guide? Quanto costa? = How much does it cost? Quale treno va a Firenze?= Which train goes to Florence?

    21 min

  7. MAR 11

    176: Because in Italian: How to Use Perché

    How do you say “because” in Italian? It’s usually “perché”, but not always! Learn when and when not to use it in Italian. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/because-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Perché studi italiano? = Why do you study Italian? Perché ho origini italiane = Because I have Italian origins Perché la lingua è bella = Because the language is beautiful

    7 min

  8. MAR 4

    175: Advice for Speaking Italian (and not getting Englished)

    Want to avoid getting replies in English when you’re speaking Italian? Here are our tips and key phrases to keep the conversation going! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/advice-for-speaking-Italian Today's Italian words: In italiano, per favore! = In Italian, please! Sono principiante = I’m a beginner Vorrei provare in italiano, mi aiuta? = I’d like to try in Italian, can you help me? (formal) Vorrei provare in italiano, mi aiuti? = I’d like to try in Italian, can you help me? (informal) Grazie per la pazienza = Thank you for the patience Cos’è questo? = What is this?

    15 min
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