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  • 177: Question Words in Italian: The 8 You Need

    177: Question Words in Italian: The 8 You Need
    Mar 18 2025
    _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?
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  • 176: Because in Italian: How to Use Perché

    176: Because in Italian: How to Use Perché
    Mar 11 2025
    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
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  • 175: Advice for Speaking Italian (and not getting Englished)

    175: Advice for Speaking Italian (and not getting Englished)
    Mar 4 2025
    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?
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  • 174: La mia pizza! How to talk about what’s yours (when it really matters)

    174: La mia pizza! How to talk about what’s yours (when it really matters)
    Feb 25 2025
    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
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  • 173: But in Italian: When to Use Ma, Però, and More

    173: But in Italian: When to Use Ma, Però, and More
    Feb 18 2025
    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
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  • 172: I Love You in Italian: 7 Romantic Phrases

    172: I Love You in Italian: 7 Romantic Phrases
    Feb 11 2025
    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
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  • 171: What on Earth are Italian Reflexive Verbs?

    171: What on Earth are Italian Reflexive Verbs?
    Feb 4 2025
    You need Italian reflexive verbs for many things. Like talking about your daily routine, feelings and even saying your name. You’ll learn what they are and how to use them. 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-Reflexive-Verbs Today's Italian words: Mi sveglio = I wake up (lit. myself I wake) Mi alzo subito = I get up (lit. myself I rise) straight away Mi vesto = I get dressed (lit. myself I dress) Mi rilasso = I relax (lit. myself I relax) Mi faccio un caffè = I make myself a coffee
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  • 170: Learn the Word for Cold in Italian (and Avoid this Mistake)

    170: Learn the Word for Cold in Italian (and Avoid this Mistake)
    Jan 28 2025
    Learn how to say cold in Italian. You’ll see key phrases with the word cold, plus common 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/Cold-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Che freddo! = How cold Hai freddo? = Are you cold? Non fa freddo = It’s not cold Muoio di freddo = I’m dying of cold
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