150: How to say hot in Italian (and avoid an awkward mistake!)
Italian summers are hot, hot, hot! Learn how to say “it’s hot” in Italian and pick up some everyday local–sounding phrases to talk about the summer weather. 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/hot-in-italian Today's Italian words: Fa caldo = It’s hot (lit. it does hot) Fa molto caldo = It’s really hot (lit. it does really hot) Fa caldissimo = It’s extremely hot (use –issimo!) Che caldo = It’s so hot (lit. what hot/heat) Mamma mia! = Goodness! Ho caldo = I’m hot (lit. I have hot) Si muore di caldo = We’re dying from the heat (lit. one dies of heat, figurative) Quanti gradi ci sono? = How many degrees are there? Ci sono 40 gradi = It’s 40 degrees (lit. there are 40 degrees) Centigradi = Centigrade
30 Juli 202410min
149: Have a Good Day in Italian: Learn it in 2 Minutes!
How do you say “Have a Good Day” in Italian? Learn it quickly in this mini Italian lesson! 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-a-good-day-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Buona giornata = Have a good day (lit. “good day”) Buona serata = Have a good evening (lit. “good evening”) Buongiorno = Hello/good day Buonasera = Hello/good evening Grazie, altrettanto! = Thank you, you too!
23 Juli 20244min
148: Bathroom in Italian: The Words You Really Need to Know!
Where’s the bathroom? This might be the most important Italian phrase of them all! Learn how to say it and understand the 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/bathroom-in-italian Today's Italian words: Scusi, dov’è il bagno? = Excuse me, where’s the bathroom? Scusi, dov’è la toilette? = Excuse me, where’s the bathroom? (French sounding word) Di là = Over there In fondo al corridoio = At the end of the corridor A destra = To the right A sinistra = To the left Non c’è la carta igienica = There’s no toilet paper È occupato = There’s someone in there / I’m in here (lit. “it’s occupied”)
16 Juli 202410min
147: Helpful Italian Words to Add to Your Travel List
Off to Italy soon? These essential Italian words and expressions will help you get by and enjoy your trip like a local. 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 Today's Italian words: Il biglietto = The ticket Fare il biglietto = To buy/book a ticket (lit. “do the ticket”) L’aereo = The aeroplane Prendere il treno = To take the train Fare la fila/coda = To stand in line (lit. “do the line”) Il passaporto = The passport La valigia = The suitcase La carta di credito = Credit card Posso pagare con la carta? = Can I pay by card? (lit. with the card)
9 Juli 202414min
146: How Are You in Italian: Local Phrases You Should Know!
Asking “how are you” in the right way is the perfect opener to any Italian conversation. Learn how to do it just like a local! 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/how-are-you-in-italian Today's Italian words: Come stai? = How are you (informal) Come sta? = How are you (formal); How is he? How is she? Come va? = How’s it going? Tutto bene? = Everything ok? Come vanno le cose? = How are things? (lit. How, they go, the things) Che mi racconti? = What’s new with you? (lit. What, me, you tell) Come va con… = How’s …. going? Come va con il lavoro? = How’s work going?
2 Juli 202414min
145: How to say ok in Italian: 9 easy ways
How do you say ok in Italian? Learn the 9 most useful ways and avoid common mistakes that most learners make. 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/how-to-say-ok-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Va bene = Ok Tutto ok?/Tutto bene? = All ok? Non è male = It’s not bad Niente di speciale = Nothing special
25 Juni 202411min
144: Learn Italian Pronunciation in 12 Minutes
Improve your Italian pronunciation by learning these important sounds… in just a few minutes! 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-pronunciation Today's Italian words: Gnocchi = Gnocchi Lasagne = Lasagne Bagno = Bathroom Famiglia = Family Bottiglia = Bottle Voglio = I want Mare = Sea Bere = To drink Burro = Butter Arrivare = To arrive Opera = Opera Aereo = Aeroplane Anno = Year (long double n) Capelli = Hair (short single p) Cappelli = Hats (long double p)
18 Juni 202412min
143: What’s The Best Way to Learn Italian? A Structured Plan
There are lots of ways to learn Italian, but which is best? This roadmap will help you avoid wasting time and start chatting to Italians sooner than you think! Best Italian TV shows to learn Italian: https://joyoflanguages.com/posts/italian-tv-shows Perfect Italian movies for intermediate learners: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/italian-movies-learn-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/best-way-to-learn-italian Today's Italian words: Congratulazioni = Congratulations Il caffè = (the) coffee I tassisti = (the) taxi drivers Attenzione = Beware / be careful (lit. attention) Il vocabolario = Vocabulary La grammatica = Grammar
11 Juni 202411min
