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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Aug 12min
194: You’re (probably) using the wrong “excuse me” in Italian
Excuse me in Italian might seem simple, but there are actually four ways to say it. Here’s when and how to use each one, so you’ll always get it right 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/excuse-me-in-italian Today's Italian words: Scusi, il conto per favore = Excuse me (formal), the bill please Scusi, è libero? = Excuse me (formal), is it free? Scusa Matteo, dove sono i biglietti? = Sorry Matteo, where are the tickets? Scusate, siete in fila? = Excuse me (you plural), are you in the line? Scusate, è questo il treno per Bologna? = Excuse me (you plural), is this the train for Bologna?
29 Jul 10min
193: Am I Bad at Italian? We’ll Give You an Honest Answer
_Bad at Italian? Perfetto! Here's how being bad at Italian can actually help you, with some useful tips and practical phrases. _ 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/am-i-bad-at-italian Today's Italian words: Perché ti piace l’Italia? = Why do you like Italy? Perché ho origini italiane = Because I have Italian origins Perché mi piace la gente = Because I like the people Posso provare in italiano? = Can I try in Italian? Ha tempo? = Do you (formal) have time? Hai tempo? = Do you (informal) have time? Sto imparando = I’m learning Sono principiante = I’m a beginner Grazie per la pazienza = Thank you for your patience Come si dice…? = How do you say…? Non ricordo la parola per… = I don’t remember the word for… La mia memoria! = My memory!
22 Jul 17min
