196: Why You Can Understand Italian But Can't Speak It
_If you understand Italian but find it hard to speak, you’re not alone. Here are 5 common reasons and easy tips to help you get better at speaking 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/understand-italian-but-cant-speak-it Today's Italian words: Scusi, un minuto = Excuse me (formal), one minute Provo in italiano = I’ll try in Italian Tutto bene = All good Ci vediamo = See you later
2 Sep 14min
195: What phrases do you need for Italy? We asked our teachers
50 useful Italian words and phrases to know to get around Italy. From shopping and eating out to chatting and getting information. 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-and-Phrases Today's Italian words: C'è il Wi-fi qui? = Is there Wi-Fi here? Do un'occhiata, grazie! = Just looking, thank you! Scusi, è questa la fila per entrare? = Excuse me, is this the line to get in? Quanto dista? = How far away is it? Posso pagare con la carta? = Can I pay by card? Ecco qui. = Here you go.
26 Aug 12min
194: You’re (probably) using the wrong “excuse me” in Italian
Excuse me in Italian might seem simple, but there are actually four ways to say it. Here’s when and how to use each one, so you’ll always get it right 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/excuse-me-in-italian Today's Italian words: Scusi, il conto per favore = Excuse me (formal), the bill please Scusi, è libero? = Excuse me (formal), is it free? Scusa Matteo, dove sono i biglietti? = Sorry Matteo, where are the tickets? Scusate, siete in fila? = Excuse me (you plural), are you in the line? Scusate, è questo il treno per Bologna? = Excuse me (you plural), is this the train for Bologna?
29 Juli 10min
193: Am I Bad at Italian? We’ll Give You an Honest Answer
_Bad at Italian? Perfetto! Here's how being bad at Italian can actually help you, with some useful tips and practical phrases. _ 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/am-i-bad-at-italian Today's Italian words: Perché ti piace l’Italia? = Why do you like Italy? Perché ho origini italiane = Because I have Italian origins Perché mi piace la gente = Because I like the people Posso provare in italiano? = Can I try in Italian? Ha tempo? = Do you (formal) have time? Hai tempo? = Do you (informal) have time? Sto imparando = I’m learning Sono principiante = I’m a beginner Grazie per la pazienza = Thank you for your patience Come si dice…? = How do you say…? Non ricordo la parola per… = I don’t remember the word for… La mia memoria! = My memory!
22 Juli 17min
192: Italian Festivals: What to Know Before You Go
_Italian festivals are a great way to enjoy real Italian culture. Here are the best Italian festivals, plus some useful phrases to help you join in the fun. _ 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-festivals Today's Italian words: Vengo in Italia il prossimo weekend = I’m coming to Italy next weekend Ci sono dei festival interessanti? = are there any interesting festivals? Le sagre = Typical Italian Food Festivals Un paesino = A small town Il cibo locale = Local food
15 Juli 15min
191: You in Italian: Formal vs. Informal Explained
_Learn the three forms of “you” in Italian and when to use each one, so you get the right tone every time you’re chatting with Italians. _ 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/you-in-italian Today's Italian words: Hai una penna? = Do you (informal) have a pen? Preferisci mangiare dentro o fuori? = Do you (informal) prefer to eat inside or outside? Ha un sacchetto? = Do you (formal) have a bag? Volete un dolce? = Do you (plural) want a dessert? Preferite acqua naturale o frizzante? = Do you (plural) prefer still or sparkling water? Cerca qualcosa in particolare? = Are you (formal) looking for something in particular? Vuoi un gelato? = Do you (informal) want an ice-cream?
8 Juli 25min
190: Do You Have to Read Books to Learn Italian? Yes and No.
_Is reading Italian books a good idea? We think so, if you pick the right ones. Here are 5 tips on what you should be reading 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/Italian-books Today's Italian words: Leggono libri scritti per italiani = They read books written for Italians Cercano tutte le parole = They look up all the words Scelgono libri per bambini = They choose books for children Leggono storie noiose = They choose boring stories
1 Juli 9min
189: Everything You Need to Join a Birthday in Italy
How do you say “Happy birthday” in Italian? Learn the phrases Italians actually use, pronunciation tips, and 2 quite unique birthday traditions. 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/happy-birthday-in-italian Today's Italian words: Buon compleanno! = Happy birthday Tanti auguri! = Happy birthday (lit. many wishes) Quando festeggiamo? = When are we celebrating?
24 Juni 14min
