159: 4 Easy Italian Songs that prove that learning Italian can be fun
Here are 4 easy songs for learning Italian. They have great tunes, simple vocabulary and lots of repetition to make the words really stick. 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/easy-Italian-songs Today's Italian words: I capelli = Hair Le mani = Hands I piedi = Feet Volare = To fly Cantare = To sing
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158: The most important Italian irregular verbs: 17 you should know
Learn essential Italian irregular verbs and how to use them in 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/italian-irregular-verbs Today's Italian words: Ho un appuntamento = I have a meetup (literally: an appointment) Cosa facciamo? = What shall we do? Usciamo? = Shall we go out? Vuoi stare a casa? = Do you want to stay at home?
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157: Order your favorite pizza in Italian: the sentences you need
How do you order pizza in Italian? These are the essential phrases for ordering pizza the real Italian way, plus some surprising cultural tips. Buon appetito! 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/order-pizza-in-italian Today's Italian words: Prendo = I’ll have Vorrei = I would like Prosciutto cotto = (cooked) ham Olive = Olives Funghi = Mushrooms Carciofini = Artichokes Una pizza senza glutine = A gluten-free pizza
8 Loka 202412min
156: "The" in Italian: common mistakes nearly all students make
Not sure how to use il, lo, la and other Italian definite articles? Don’t worry, here you’ll find everything you need to learn how to say “the” in Italian right. 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-definite-articles Today's Italian words: Mi piace il jazz = I like jazz Non mi piace il traffico = I don’t like traffic Mi piace l’opera = I like opera Mi piace l’italiano = I like Italian Vorrei le tagliatelle = I’d like tagliatelle Vorrei gli spaghetti = I’d like spaghetti
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155: Prendere: why you need to know this Italian verb
Learn how to use the Italian verb prendere for food, travel and common expressions. See its similarities to English and how to conjugate it in different tenses. 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/prendere-in-italian Today's Italian words: Prendo il treno = I take the train Prendo un caffè = I have (lit. I take) a coffee Hai preso tutto? = Have you taken everything? Prendere freddo = Get cold
24 Syys 202410min
154: Learn to Say "From" in Italian: 2 easy prepositions you need to know!
Learn to say “from" in Italian using da and di. You'll pick up useful conversation phrases and avoid the most common 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/from-in-italian Today's Italian words: Parto da = I’m leaving from Quanto ci vuole da qui? = How long does it take from here? Lontano da = Far from X chilometri da = X kilometers from Diverso/a da = Different from Da capo = From the start Dal mio punto di vista = From my point of view Da casa = From home Da oggi in poi = From today onwards Di dove sei? = Where are you from?
17 Syys 202411min
153: How to say thank you in Italian: the most useful phrases
Learn the most useful ways to say thank you in Italian and how to pronounce them. It will really help you have warm and friendly conversations 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/how-to-say-thank-you-in-italian Today's Italian words: Grazie mille = Thank you very much Grazie di cuore = My heartfelt thanks Grazie di tutto = Thank you for everything Grazie per il / la… = Thank for the… Grazie, non dovevi = Thank you, you shouldn’t have Grazie in anticipo = Thank you in advance
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152: Understand Italians When They Speak Fast: Simple Tips
Struggle to understand Italians when they speak fast? Learn 4 effective listening techniques that will help you follow 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/understand-italian Today's Italian words: Può ripetere? = Can you repeat? (formal) Puoi ripetere? = Can you repeat? (informal) Più piano, per favore = More slowly, please
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