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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. 6D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. FEB 25

    174: La mia pizza! How to talk about what’s yours (when it really matters)

    You need Italian possessive adjectives in most everyday conversations. You’ll see how they work, when to use them and mistakes to avoid. 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-Possessive-Adjectives Today's Italian words: Noi italiani non condividiamo la nostra pizza = We Italians don’t share our pizza Noi inglesi non condividiamo la nostra birra = We English don’t share our beer È la mia pizza = It’s my pizza È la mia birra = It’s my beer

    14 min

  4. FEB 18

    173: But in Italian: When to Use Ma, Però, and More

    Here’s how to use "but" in Italian with ma, però, and more! Learn the differences between ma and però, plus other common Italian expressions. 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/but-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Roma è bella ma è troppo grande = Rome is beautiful but it’s too big Questo ristorante è buono, ma un po’ caro = This restaurant is good, but a bit expensive Leggo molto, però = I read a lot, though

    9 min

  5. FEB 11

    172: I Love You in Italian: 7 Romantic Phrases

    Learn how to say “I love you” in Italian, including a common mistake to avoid. You'll also learn terms of endearment and how to reply. 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/I-love-you-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Anch’io ti amo tanto = I love you too Ciao amore, come stai? = Hello love, how are you? Tesoro, ti adoro! = Darling, I love you

    10 min

  6. FEB 4

    171: What on Earth are Italian Reflexive Verbs?

    You need Italian reflexive verbs for many things. Like talking about your daily routine, feelings and even saying your name. You’ll learn what they are and how to use them. 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-Reflexive-Verbs Today's Italian words: Mi sveglio = I wake up (lit. myself I wake) Mi alzo subito = I get up (lit. myself I rise) straight away Mi vesto = I get dressed (lit. myself I dress) Mi rilasso = I relax (lit. myself I relax) Mi faccio un caffè = I make myself a coffee

    15 min

  7. JAN 28

    170: Learn the Word for Cold in Italian (and Avoid this Mistake)

    Learn how to say cold in Italian. You’ll see key phrases with the word cold, plus common mistakes to avoid. 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/Cold-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Che freddo! = How cold Hai freddo? = Are you cold? Non fa freddo = It’s not cold Muoio di freddo = I’m dying of cold

    10 min

  8. JAN 21

    169: How to Say Nice to Meet You in Italian: Formal and Informal

    Learn how to say "nice to meet you" in Italian. You’ll see the formal and informal versions, plus how to reply if someone says it to you. 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/nice-to-meet-you-Italian Today's Italian words: Piacere di conoscerti = Nice to meet you (informal) Piacere di conoscerla = Nice to meet you (formal) Piacere = Nice to meet you

    7 min
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