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
173: But in Italian: When to Use Ma, Però, and More
Here’s how to use "but" in Italian with ma, però, and more! Learn the differences between ma and però, plus other 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/but-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Roma è bella ma è troppo grande = Rome is beautiful but it’s too big Questo ristorante è buono, ma un po’ caro = This restaurant is good, but a bit expensive Leggo molto, però = I read a lot, though
18 Feb 8min
172: I Love You in Italian: 7 Romantic Phrases
Learn how to say “I love you” in Italian, including a common mistake to avoid. You'll also learn terms of endearment and how to reply. 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/I-love-you-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Anch’io ti amo tanto = I love you too Ciao amore, come stai? = Hello love, how are you? Tesoro, ti adoro! = Darling, I love you
11 Feb 10min
