
184: 3 most common ways to say Congratulations in Italian
How do you say “congratulations” in Italian? Here you’ll find the most common phrases you can use right away to congratulate your Italian friends or relatives. 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/congratulations-in-italian Today's Italian words: Congratulazioni per il tuo nuovo lavoro! = Congratulations on your new job! Complimenti per il tuo italiano = Compliments/well done on your Italian Complimenti, tutto buonissimo! = Congratulations/well done, all delicious!
6 Mai 11min

183: Stop Translating in Your Head! Think and Speak in Italian
_Learn to think and speak in Italian without translating in your head. Improve your fluency and confidence with 5 practical tips that work for beginners, too! _ 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/think-speak-in-italian Today's Italian words: Va bene = Ok Non c’è problema = No problem Mi dispiace = I’m sorry Non lo so = I don’t know A presto = See you soon
29 Apr 10min

182: What do little Italian words like allora and anche mean?
_You need Italian words like "allora" and "anche" in most everyday conversations. You'll see how they work so you can use them and speak more naturally. _ 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/Little-Italian-Words Today's Italian words: Per fare il tour prima devi prenotare = To do the tour, first you have to book Vorrei una pizza come la tua = I’d like a pizza like yours Prima vado in bagno = First I’ll go to the bathroom Devo anche mandare un’email = I also have to send an email Poi mi preparo = Then I’ll get ready Allora… sono di Napoli, ma vivo a Roma = So… I’m from Naples, but I live in Rome Vorrei un cappuccino. Anzi, due = I’d like a cappuccino. Actually, two Parlo italiano e anche francese = I speak Italian and also French
22 Apr 14min

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