#168: La Leggenda della Befana (Italian Only)
La Befana è una figura leggendaria che, nella notte tra il 5 e il 6 gennaio, porta dolci ai bambini buoni e carbone a quelli cattivi, concludendo le festività natalizie in Italia.Start learning Italian today!1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1682. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmattersThe goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Tammi 6min
#167: When to Use "Ho Bisogno Di" and "Mi Serve"
Both “ho bisogno di” and “mi serve” express the need for something in Italian but differ in structure and nuance. Learn how to use them with this lesson.Start learning Italian today!1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1672. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmattersThe goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Joulu 20245min
#166: Speak Italian at the Post Office
Learning Italian phrases for the post office is essential for navigating everyday tasks like sending letters, packages, or buying stamps in Italy. It helps avoid confusion and ensures clear communication, especially in understanding postal services and completing forms.Start learning Italian today!1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1662. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmattersThe goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Joulu 20245min
#165: Final Accents on Italian Words
Italian accents serve multiple purposes: indicating stress, influencing pronunciation, and differentiating between homographs with distinct meanings.Start learning Italian today!1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1652. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmattersThe goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Joulu 20246min
#164: I Dolci Natalizi Pandoro e Panettone (Italian Only)
Il Pandoro e il Panettone sono due dolci simbolo del Natale italiano. Entrambi sono dolci natalizi, ma si distinguono per forma, ingredienti e sapori. Entrambi sono tradizionalmente preparati con ricette tramandate nel tempo e sono amati in ogni casa durante le festività natalizie.Start learning Italian today!1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1642. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmattersThe goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Joulu 20246min
#163: The Trapassato Remoto in Italian
The past anterior, or “trapassato remoto”, is a past tense in Italian that is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past, especially in literary and historical contexts.Start learning Italian today!1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1632. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmattersThe goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Marras 20247min
#162: Fifteen Jubilee Italian Words
The Jubilee offers a unique opportunity to expand Italian vocabulary, with terms that highlight religious and cultural traditions, such as “pellegrinaggio” (pilgrimage) and “perdono” (forgiveness).Start learning Italian today!1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1622. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmattersThe goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Marras 20247min
#161: How to Use “Appena”, “Subito”, and “Immediatamente”
“Appena”, “subito”, and “immediatamente” all imply immediacy in Italian but vary based on context. Learn how to use these common Italian words in this lesson!Start learning Italian today!1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1612. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: https://www.youtube.com/italianmattersThe goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Marras 20246min
