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
188: How to Say and Use “Let’s Go” in Italian
There’s one simple way to say “let’s go” in Italian, but you’ll also want to know how to say (and use) the other expressions that Italians use all the time. 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/lets-go-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Andiamo al cinema! = Let’s go to the cinema! Andiamo al museo! = Let’s go to the museum! Andiamo a casa! = Let’s go home! Andiamo a mangiare una pizza! = Let’s go eat a pizza! Andiamo a vedere la piazza! = Let’s go see the square!
17 Juni 9min
187: Italian Restaurant Phrases Most Tourists Don’t Understand
_What Italian restaurant phrases will you actually hear in Italy? Learn what waiters really say, plus some 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/Italian-Restaurant-Phrases Today's Italian words: Avete prenotato? = Have you booked? Arrivo subito = I’ll be right with you Prego, di qua = Please this way Ecco il menu = Here’s the menu Porto qualcosa da bere intanto? = Can I get you something to drink in the meantime? Ambiente o fredda? = Room temperature or cold? Volete ordinare? = Do you want to order?
10 Juni 17min
186: Have Fun in Italian: The Right (and Wrong) Way to Say It
How do you say have fun in Italian? Spoiler: you don’t even use the word have. Learn the right (and wrong) phrases to use instead 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-fun-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Buon divertimento = Have fun (lit. good fun) Divertiti = Have fun (lit. enjoy yourself) Divertitevi = Have fun (lit. enjoy yourselves)
3 Juni 14min
How to Go Shopping in Italian: Beginner’s Guide
Planning on buying some lovely things in Italy? How about doing your shopping in Italian! Learn some useful phrases and tips so you can shop 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/shopping-in-italian Revise numbers in Italian: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/how-to-count-20-italian https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/how-to-count-100-italian Today's Italian words: fare la spesa = do the shopping (supermarkets, the grocery shop) fare shopping = go shopping (clothes, gifts and everything non-food related) quanto costa? = how much does it cost? quanto costano? = how much do they cost? le piace? = do you like it? (formal) è bello! = it’s nice! è economico = it’s cheap grazie, ci penso = thanks, I’ll think about it mi piace ma… = I like it but… è un po’ costoso = it’s a bit expensive è troppo piccolo / grande = it’s too small / big posso provarlo? = can I try it on? dove sono i camerini? = where are the fitting rooms? posso pagare? = can I pay? …in contanti - …in cash …con la carta = …by card un sacchetto / una busta / una sportina = a bag
27 Maj 11min
185: Where in Italian: You’d Be Lost (Literally) Without It
You’ll need “where” in Italian to ask really useful questions. Here, you’ll see how to pronounce it the right way and use it in common 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/Where-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Dov’è il bagno? = Where’s the bathroom? Dov’è la stazione? = Where’s the station? Dove vivi? = Where do you live? Di dove sei? = Where are you from?
20 Maj 8min
