201: So in Italian: There Are Actually 3 Ways to Say It!
There are actually 3 ways to say so in Italian: quindi, allora and così. Find out when you should use each one so your Italian can sound more 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/so-in-Italian-explained Today's Italian words: Troppi turisti, quindi troppe file = Too many tourists, so too many lines Così così = So so Ok...allora il consiglio è... non andare a Venezia! = Ok, so the advice is, don’t go to Venice! Può andare a Treviso, così vede Venezia in giornata = She can go to Treviso, so she can see Venice during the day
14 Loka 13min
200: Fare, Andare, Venire: Italian Irregular Verbs You Need
_You need the Italian irregular verbs fare, andare and venire for all kinds of conversations. Learn their forms to use them correctly and avoid 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/fare-andare-venire Today's Italian words: Matteo, vieni un secondo? = Matteo, can you come here for a second? (lit. you come here a second) Faccio una lista di idee… domani vengono Laura e John = I’m making a list of ideas…tomorrow Laura and John are coming. Quindi, dove andiamo? = So, where are we going?
7 Loka 17min
199: How Do You Say Yummy in Italian? (Hint: It’s Not Delizioso)
_How do you say yummy in Italian? Learn the everyday, common expressions Italians use so you can join their food chats (and why you shouldn’t say delizioso). _ 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/Yummy-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Buono = Yummy (lit. good, masculine) Buona = Yummy (lit. good, feminine) Che buono = Yummy (lit. how good, masculine) Che buona = Yummy (lit. how good, feminine) Buonissimo = Very yummy (lit. very good, masculine) Buonissima = Very yummy (lit. very good, feminine)
30 Syys 7min
198: Dare: How to Use This Important Italian Verb
Dare is one of the most common Italian words. Learn how to conjugate it in the present, past and future and how to use it in 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/Dare-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Mi dai una mano? = Can you give me a hand? Non danno il menù = They don’t give the menu Se mi dai un minuto… = If you give me a minute… Ti do l’indirizzo = I give you the address Mi piace dare consigli sul cibo = I like to give food recommendations
23 Syys 12min
Everyday Italian Phrases: The 6 You Need
What do you do every day? Here you’ll learn those routine Italian words and phrases you absolutely have to know! 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/everyday-italian-phrases Today's Italian words: Ogni giorno = Every day Ogni giorno mi sveglio presto = Every day I wake up early Sempre = Always Spesso = Often Di solito = Usually A volte = Sometimes Fare colazione = To have breakfast Mai = Never Alle nove = At nine
16 Syys 10min
197: Good Luck in Italian: What to Say and How to Reply
_Italians have lots of fun ways to say and reply to “good luck” in Italian. Here, you’ll find out what they are so you can start using them 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/good-luck-in-italian Today's Italian words: In bocca al lupo = Good luck (lit. into the wolf’s mouth) Buona fortuna = Good luck Crepi! = Thank you! (reply to in bocca al lupo, lit. may it die!) In culo alla balena = Good luck (lit. in the whale’s butt)
9 Syys 11min
196: Why You Can Understand Italian But Can't Speak It
_If you understand Italian but find it hard to speak, you’re not alone. Here are 5 common reasons and easy tips to help you get better at speaking 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/understand-italian-but-cant-speak-it Today's Italian words: Scusi, un minuto = Excuse me (formal), one minute Provo in italiano = I’ll try in Italian Tutto bene = All good Ci vediamo = See you later
2 Syys 14min
195: What phrases do you need for Italy? We asked our teachers
50 useful Italian words and phrases to know to get around Italy. From shopping and eating out to chatting and getting information. 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-Words-and-Phrases Today's Italian words: C'è il Wi-fi qui? = Is there Wi-Fi here? Do un'occhiata, grazie! = Just looking, thank you! Scusi, è questa la fila per entrare? = Excuse me, is this the line to get in? Quanto dista? = How far away is it? Posso pagare con la carta? = Can I pay by card? Ecco qui. = Here you go.
26 Elo 12min
