181: The 3 Meanings of Si in Italian
_What does “si” mean in Italian? Learn its three meanings and how to use it in every day 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/Si-in-Italian Learn more about Italian reflexive verbs: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Italian-Reflexive-Verbs Today's Italian words: Cosa si fa questo weekend? = What does one do this weekend? Come si chiama il ristorante? = What is the restaurant called? Lì si mangia bene e si spende poco = There one eats well and one spends little Così Brody si diverte e si rilassa = That way Brody can enjoy herself and relax
15 Apr 14min
180: Water in Italian: Words and Phrases for Italy
Learn the word for water in Italian and how to order it with key phrases and cultural tips. 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/water-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Acqua naturale = Still water Acqua frizzante = Sparkling water Vorrei una bottiglia d’acqua frizzante = I’d like a bottle of sparkling water Vorrei una bottiglia d’acqua naturale = I’d like a bottle of still water
8 Apr 7min
179: Why Can’t I Speak Italian Yet? (And How to Fix It!)
If you're learning Italian but feel like you can’t speak it yet, you’re not the only one. Here you have simple fixes to help you speak Italian more confidently. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Intermediate playlist on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSUz2ZXbn4iD7FPHWrpeDeQtWoVBnM-Cg Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/why-cant-i-speak-italian-yet Today's Italian words: Le app = The apps Un piano = A plan Parlo italiano = I speak Italian Un principiante = A beginner Sono principiante = I’m a beginner
1 Apr 11min
178: 8 Italian Slang Words You’ll Actually Hear in Italy
_Learn the slang words Italians use everyday, from wishing good luck, to showing you’re annoyed, so you can follow real Italian 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-slang Today's Italian words: Ciao ragazzi, tutto a posto? = Hi guys, all good? Sono cotto = I’m exhausted (lit. I’m cooked) Che figata! = How cool! Ieri ho fatto un giro in centro = I went for a walk in the center Ho mangiato un sacco di roba = I ate loads of stuff Non vedo l’ora di ritornare a Napoli = I can’t wait to go back to Naples
25 Mar 14min
177: Question Words in Italian: The 8 You Need
_Learn key Italian question words like “dove”, “quando”, and more to help you get the info you need while traveling 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/question-words-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Quand’è l’ultimo treno? = When is the last train? Perché il supermercato è chiuso? = Why is the restaurant closed? Che cosa c’è in questo piatto? = What is there in this dish? Dov’è la stazione? = Where is the station? Chi è la guida? = Who is the guide? Quanto costa? = How much does it cost? Quale treno va a Firenze?= Which train goes to Florence?
18 Mar 20min
176: Because in Italian: How to Use Perché
How do you say “because” in Italian? It’s usually “perché”, but not always! Learn when and when not to use it 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/because-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Perché studi italiano? = Why do you study Italian? Perché ho origini italiane = Because I have Italian origins Perché la lingua è bella = Because the language is beautiful
11 Mar 7min
175: Advice for Speaking Italian (and not getting Englished)
Want to avoid getting replies in English when you’re speaking Italian? Here are our tips and key phrases to keep the conversation going! 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/advice-for-speaking-Italian Today's Italian words: In italiano, per favore! = In Italian, please! Sono principiante = I’m a beginner Vorrei provare in italiano, mi aiuta? = I’d like to try in Italian, can you help me? (formal) Vorrei provare in italiano, mi aiuti? = I’d like to try in Italian, can you help me? (informal) Grazie per la pazienza = Thank you for the patience Cos’è questo? = What is this?
4 Mar 15min
174: La mia pizza! How to talk about what’s yours (when it really matters)
You need Italian possessive adjectives in most everyday conversations. You’ll see how they work, when to use them and mistakes to avoid. 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-Possessive-Adjectives Today's Italian words: Noi italiani non condividiamo la nostra pizza = We Italians don’t share our pizza Noi inglesi non condividiamo la nostra birra = We English don’t share our beer È la mia pizza = It’s my pizza È la mia birra = It’s my beer
25 Feb 13min
