125: 3 Perfect Italian Movies to Learn Italian
These Italian movies are so good, you’ll forget you’re studying! Choose your favourites from dramas, classics and comedies, with tips on how to watch. Come and watch Italian movies with us: https://youtu.be/w7eh9sYSXnw Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the full list of movies with tips on how to watch them (even if you don't understand!): https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/italian-movies-learn-italian Today's Italian words: La vita davanti a sé = The life ahead (of oneself) 18 regali = 18 presents Pane e tulipani = Bread and tulips
6 Feb 20246min
124: From ‘Gnocchi’ to ‘Bruschetta’: Learn to Pronounce an Italian Menu
Gnocchi, bruschetta, tagliatelle… Italian dishes are easier to eat than pronounce! Impress your friends by learning to pronounce these Italian menu favourites. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/pronounce-gnocchi-bruschetta-italian-menu Today's Italian words: Bruschetta = A starter of toasted bread with toppings (remember the hard CH sound!) Tagliatelle = A type of fresh egg pasta in thick strips (contains the GLI sound) Gnocchi = Italian potato dumplings (starts with the GN sound) Spaghetti = A very famous type of long pasta (with a hard GH and double TT) Panna cotta = A dessert which means “cooked cream” (contains a double NN and TT) Arancini = Sicilian rice balls (the R sounds a lot like the t in the American “matter”)
30 Jan 202410min
123: Avere: How To Use This Italian Verb (and Mistakes To Avoid)
Avere is one of the most important verbs in Italian. Learn to use it in conversation, and avoid these common mistakes! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/avere-italian-verb Today's Italian words: Ho una prenotazione = I have a reservation Hai tempo? = Do you have time? Ho un’idea = I have an idea Hanno la birra = They have (the) beer Abbiamo una bottiglia di vino = We have a bottle of wine Ho = I have Hai = You have Ha = S/he has; you have (plural) Abbiamo = We have Avete = You have (plural) Hanno = They have Avevamo = We had
23 Jan 202412min
122: The Many Meanings of Prego
“Prego” in Italian often means “you’re welcome”. But did you know that it has 7 other meanings that are really useful for travel? Learn them here! 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/prego-in-italian Today's Italian words: Grazie! – Prego! = Thank you! – You’re welcome! Prego, buona giornata! = After you, have a nice day (holding the door open) Posso assaggiare? – Prego! = Can I taste (it)? – Certainly! Prego? = Pardon?
16 Jan 202410min
121: How to Speak Italian (Even if You’re Not Confident Yet!)
Get practical tips on how to start speaking Italian. In this friendly guide, you’ll learn from real people who’ve done it, despite the jitters! 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/speak-italian While we didn’t share specific phrases in this lesson, here are a few you can use with Italians to encourage them to help you practise speaking: Sto imparando l’italiano = I’m learning Italian Preferisco l’italiano, vorrei praticare = I prefer Italian, I’d like to practise Provo in italiano, va bene? Mi aiuta? = I’ll try in Italian, is that OK? Will you help me? Grazie per la pazienza! = Thanks for your patience Grazie per l’aiuto! = Thanks for your help Grazie per la lezione! = Thanks for the lesson
9 Jan 202410min
120: Insider Travel Tips: Hidden Gems in Italy Shared by Our Italian Teachers
Where do Italians vacation? Avoid the typical tourist traps and experience the real Italy with tips from our Italian teachers. 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/hidden-gems-in-italy Today's Italian words: Il mio posto preferito è… = My favourite place is… Un’isola = An island Il mare è stupendo = The sea is stupendous Il paese è molto vivace = The town is very lively Al tramonto = At sunset È una città piccola e tranquilla = It’s a small and tranquil city Una vista stupenda = A stupendous view Il cibo è buonissimo! = The food is really delicious! Una spiaggia molto grande = A very big beach
2 Jan 202415min
119: Salute! A guide to saying “cheers” in Italian
How do you say “cheers” in Italian? Learn the two main ways, plus a few important rules so you can toast 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/cheers-in-italian Today's Italian words: Un brindisi! = A toast! Salute! = “Cheers” for any occasion (lit. “health”) Cin cin! = “Cheers” for everyday situations with friends and family Guardami negli occhi = Look me in the eyes Non con il bicchiere di plastica = Not with the plastic glass
5 Dec 20238min
118: Al, del, sul... Italian Articulated Prepositions Made Simple
Not sure how to use those little words like “al”, “del” and “sul” in Italian? Learn how 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/italian-articulated-prepositions Today's Italian words: Siamo andati al supermercato = we went to the supermarket Alla cassa = at the till Forse è nella valigia = maybe it’s in the suitcase Nel frigo = in the refrigerator È sul tavolo = it’s on the table
28 Nov 202311min
