93: Pronunciation of grazie; the most mispronounced word in Italian?
The mistake you might not realise you’re making! Is grazie the word Italian learners mispronounce the most? 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/pronunciation-of-grazie Today's Italian words: Vuoi un caffè? = do you want a coffee? Sì, grazie = yes, thank you No, grazie = no, thank you Ecco il tuo caffè = here’s your coffee Grazie mille = thanks so much Zucchero = sugar Amaro = bitter
25 Apr 202311min
92: Subject Pronouns in Italian: How to Use ‘em Like a Native!
Curious to know when you use Italian subject pronouns, like io and tu? Most of the time, you don’t! But read on to find out how to use them like an 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/italian-subject-pronouns Today's Italian words: Hai ragione = you're right. Io cucino, tu pulisci = I'll cook, you clean. Pulisco ogni giorno = I clean every day. Tu non pulisci ogni giorno, io pulisco ogni giorno = you don’t clean every day, I clean every day.
11 Apr 20239min
91: 4 Ways to Use ESSERE in Italian (that might surprise you!)
Think you know “essere” in Italian? Usually it means “to be” and is similar to English. But there’s a handful of phrases where it behaves differently! 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/essere-in-italian Today's Italian words: Sono raffreddato= I have a cold (lit. I am cooled. masculine) Sono raffreddata= I have a cold (lit. I am cooled. feminine) Sono portato= I have a talent for it (masculine) Sono portata= I have a talent for it (feminine) Non sono portato= I don’t have a talent for it (masculine) Non sono portata= I don’t have a talent for it (feminine) Sono d'accordo= I agree (lit. I am of accord) Sei tutti noi!= you can do it! (lit. you are all us)
28 Mar 20239min
90: I have hot! 7 common expressions with AVERE in Italian
Careful when saying “I’m hot” in Italian! Why? Find out how to avoid embarrassing mistakes by learning these expressions with AVERE (have) in 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/avere-in-italian Today's Italian words: Ho caldo = I'm hot Ho freddo = I'm cold Ho 40 anni = I'm 40 Ho sete = I'm thirsty Ho fame = I'm hungry Ho sonno = I'm sleepy Ho paura = I'm scared
14 Mar 202310min
89: How to answer COME STAI in Italian (and 3 common mistakes to avoid)
How should you reply when someone asks “Ciao, come stai?”. Learn how to avoid simple mistakes when answering this classic Italian conversation opener. 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/come-stai-in-italian Today's Italian words: Come stai= How are you? Bene, bene= well, well Bene, grazie= well, thank you Tutto bene= everything’s well
28 Feb 20239min
Episode 88: ESSERE vs. STARE: How to Tell the Difference between these Two Verbs
In Italian, there are two verbs that mean “to be”: essere and stare. When should you use each one? Find out in this simple guide! 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/essere-vs-stare Today's Italian words: Sono felice = I'm happy Sono italiano = I'm Italian (m) Sono alto = I'm tall (m) Sono qui = I'm here Sto bene = I’m well Sto male = I’m not well, literally “I’m bad” Sto meglio = I’m better Stare con le persone = to spend time with people, literally “to stay with people” Stare con la famiglia = to spend time with the family, literally “to stay with the family” Stare zitto = to be quiet, to shut up Stare fermo = to stay still Stare attento = to pay attention, literally “to stay attentive” Stare calmo = to stay calm
14 Feb 202315min
87: How to Have an Italian Accent, the Quick and Painless Way!
Want to sound more authentic when speaking Italian? Listen to discover the secrets of having an Italian accent. 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/have-italian-accent Today's Italian words: Pausa = break Auto = car Opera = opera Pizza = pizza Panini = sandwiches Responsabile = responsible
31 Jan 20238min
We are back!
Da quanto tempo! That’s the Italian expression for “long time no see” Our podcast is finally back. We’re really happy to be here with you again, with some exciting news about the new episodes. 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
23 Jan 202311min
