Speak Italian Like A Local

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Learn Italian with a native speaker and get a real taste of Italy. Avoid being treated like a tourist on your next trip, boost your confidence in speaking Italian with the Speak Italian Like A Local Podcast. I cover useful everyday expressions related to a specific topic. You’ll learn the language in context, not just isolated words.

  1. 09/03/2025

    Italian Grammar Hack: Learn 3 Verbs to Speak Italian Without Memorizing Conjugations

    Struggling with Italian verb conjugations? Discover the "Modal Verb Hack" that lets you speak Italian confidently without memorizing endless grammar tables! In this episode we'll reveal how mastering just 3 powerful Italian verbs (potere, volere, dovere) can unlock hundreds of natural sentences instantly. Perfect for Italian beginners who want to start speaking faster! Skip the overwhelming grammar books and learn the smart way to build Italian sentences from day one. Get the full transcript on Lucy's Substack - here the link!

    Italian Grammar Hack: Learn 3 Verbs to Speak Italian Without Memorizing Conjugations

  2. 08/27/2025

    Italian irregular verbs: Essere, Avere, and Fare

    Learn Italian most used verbs: essere, avere & fare. Unlock the foundation of Italian grammar with this comprehensive guide to the three most important irregular verbs every Italian learner must know. In this episode, you'll discover why these verbs are irregular, how they've evolved from Latin, and most importantly, how to use them like a native speaker. We'll cover everything from basic conjugations to advanced idiomatic expressions, including tricky concepts like using "avere" for age and "fare" for weather. This lesson is part of the "Italian grammar made easy" series, where you'll find the complete transcript, conjugation tables, detailed lesson notes, and quizzes.

    Italian irregular verbs: Essere, Avere, and Fare

  3. 08/05/2025

    Italian verbs: present tense -ERE and -IRE conjugations

    In this episode, we'll dive deeper into Italian verb conjugations, tackling the second and third verb families that every Italian learner needs to know. You'll learn practical examples, memory tricks that actually work, and get plenty of practice with real sentences you can use immediately. This lesson is part of the "Italian grammar made easy" series - your go-to place for friendly, no-stress Italian lessons that actually stick. Find the complete transcript, conjugation tables, and detailed lesson notes here!

    Italian verbs: present tense -ERE and -IRE conjugations

  4. 07/29/2025

    Learn Italian most common verbs with present tense

    In this episode, we walk you through the most common Italian verb family: -ARE verbs. You'll learn the simple two-step method to conjugate any regular -ARE verb, discover memory tricks that actually work, and practice with real-life examples you can use immediately. This lesson is part of the Italian grammar made easy series from Speak Italian Like a Loca Substack, your go-to place for friendly, no-stress Italian lessons that actually stick. #LearnItalian #ItalianVerbs #LanguageLearning #ItalianPodcast #BeginnerItalian

    Learn Italian most common verbs with present tense

  5. 07/22/2025

    Italian verbs made easy: -ARE, -ERE & -IRE explained

    I’m so excited to kick off this brand-new grammar series with you. In this first episode, we'll dive into one of the biggest challenges Italian learners face: verbs. Yep, the conjugation tables, the endless endings, the dreaded irregularities… I get it. But don’t worry, we’re breaking it all down together, step by step. In this episode, I walk you through the three main Italian verb families: -ARE (like parlare, mangiare, studiare)-ERE (like leggere, scrivere)-IRE (like dormire, partire, and capire) — with a little twist for those tricky -isc- verbs like finire and capire! This lesson is part of the Italian grammar made easy series from Speak Italian Like a Local Substack, your go-to place for friendly, no-stress Italian lessons that actually stick. #SpeakItalianLikeALocal #LearnItalian #ItalianVerbs #ItalianGrammar #LanguageLearning #ItalianPodcast #ItalianForBeginners

    Italian verbs made easy: -ARE, -ERE & -IRE explained

  6. 07/08/2025

    Italian Indefinite Articles (un, uno, una, un’)

    Ready to make sense of Italian indefinite articles? In this quick, practical episode, I'll teach you how to confidently use "un, uno, una, and un’ " with real-life examples, pronunciation tips, and cultural notes to help you speak Italian like a local. This lesson is part of the Italian Grammar Made Easy series from Speak Italian Like A Local on Substack, your go-to place for friendly, no-stress Italian lessons that actually stick.

    Italian Indefinite Articles (un, uno, una, un’)

  7. 05/16/2024

    10 Italian Idiomatic expressions

    Learn fun Italian idiomatic expressions to sound like a local. Transcripts will be uploaded on my blog: https://speakitalianlikealocal.substack.com/p/10-italian-idiomatic-expressions

    10 Italian Idiomatic expressions

  8. 05/02/2024

    How to say "Thank you" in Italian

    In this episode we'll see the various ways to say thank you in Italian. We'll cover common phrases such as "grazie," "grazie mille," and "grazie tante," as well as more heartfelt expressions like "grazie di cuore." Transcript on the blog: https://www.italialikealocal.com/category/learn-italian/ Follow on Instagram: @explorewith_lucy Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/italialikealocal

    How to say "Thank you" in Italian
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Learn Italian with a native speaker and get a real taste of Italy. Avoid being treated like a tourist on your next trip, boost your confidence in speaking Italian with the Speak Italian Like A Local Podcast. I cover useful everyday expressions related to a specific topic. You’ll learn the language in context, not just isolated words.

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