Episodes

  • 167: Why in Italian: How to Say and Use It in Conversation

    167: Why in Italian: How to Say and Use It in Conversation
    Jan 7 2025
    Why in Italian is one simple word. Or you can learn a few extra really common ways to say why to make your Italian sound natural. 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/why-in-Italian Today's Italian words: No, perché? = No, why? Perché il pesce ha un sapore delicato = Because fish has a delicate flavor Come mai non posso bere lo Spritz con la pizza? = How come I can’t drink spritz with pizza? Perché è dolce = Because it’s sweet E perché? = And why?
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    13 mins
  • 166: Learn Italian Fast in 2025: Your 3-Month Action Plan

    166: Learn Italian Fast in 2025: Your 3-Month Action Plan
    Dec 31 2024
    Ready to get serious about your Italian? This structured plan will help you learn Italian fast and improve your conversation skills in just three months! 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/learn-italian-fast Today's Italian words: La routine = (the) routine La pronuncia = (the) pronunciation È tutto = That’s all (lit. “it’s all”) Evvai! = Yey! Ben fatto = Well done Normale = Normal
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    10 mins
  • 165: How do you say Merry Christmas in Italian?

    165: How do you say Merry Christmas in Italian?
    Dec 3 2024
    How do you wish “Merry Christmas” to your Italian family or friends? Learn it quickly in this mini Italian lesson! 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/merry-christmas-in-italian Today's Italian words: Buon Natale = Merry Christmas Buone feste = Happy holidays Grazie, buon Natale anche a lei! = Thank you, Merry Christmas to you too! (formal) Grazie, buon Natale anche a te! = Thank you, Merry Christmas to you, too! (informal)
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    6 mins
  • 164: Passato prossimo in Italian: how to use this past tense

    164: Passato prossimo in Italian: how to use this past tense
    Nov 26 2024
    The passato prossimo is the perfect tense for conversations with Italians. See how it’s formed and when to use it so you can talk about the past. 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/passato-prossimo-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Sono andato al parco = I have gone to the park Non ho preso il caffè = I haven’t had a coffee Ho lavorato un po’ = I’ve worked a bit
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    19 mins
  • 163: How to swear in Italian without offending anyone

    163: How to swear in Italian without offending anyone
    Nov 19 2024
    Learn the most common Italian Swear words that you won’t find in your textbook and how to use them (or not!) when talking to Italians. 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-swear-words Today's Italian words: Che due palle! = What a pain in the ass (lit. what 2 balls) Sei incazzato? = Are you pissed (off)? Merda! = Shit! Che cazzo! = What the f*ck!
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    13 mins
  • 162: Body parts in Italian: here’s what you need to know

    162: Body parts in Italian: here’s what you need to know
    Nov 12 2024
    Here you’ll find a list of the body parts in Italian that you really need to know. It’s everything you need for the pharmacy, everyday expressions and chats with Italians. 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/body-parts-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Le spalle = Shoulders La schiena = Back Dare una mano = To give a hand Occhio! = Watch out!
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    12 mins
  • 161: The most difficult Italian words you’re (probably) pronouncing wrong

    161: The most difficult Italian words you’re (probably) pronouncing wrong
    Nov 5 2024
    Learn techniques to pronounce the most difficult Italian words. They’ll help you sound more natural and avoid making funny pronunciation mistakes! 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/difficult-Italian-words Today's Italian words: Ghiaccio = Ice Svegliare = To wake up Aglio = Garlic Cameriere = Waiter Aereo = Plane
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    18 mins
  • 160: Andare (To go): Learn This Important Italian verb

    160: Andare (To go): Learn This Important Italian verb
    Oct 29 2024
    "Andare" is used all the time in Italian—it’s hard to speak to Italians without it! Learn its present, past, and future tenses for everyday 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/andare-italian-verb Today's Italian words: Vado = I go Vai = You go Va = S/he goes Andiamo = We go Andate = You plural go Vanno = They go Vado al pub = I’m going to the pub Andiamo a Roma = We’re going to Rome
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    12 mins