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Learn Italian with Joy of Languages

Where's the toilet? Two coffees please! How much is it? Learn the basics in bite-sized pieces with Katie and Matteo. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our You Tube Italian Channel to get more Italian lessons.
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215: Magari in Italian: What it Means and How to Use It

Find out what “magari” in Italian means and how to use it when travelling, with natural phrases Italians actually say. 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/magari-in-italian Today's Italian words: Magari possiamo pranzare in ...

Feb 03, 202613 min

Essere VS stare: Two Verbs That Confuse a Lot of Learners

In Italian, there are two verbs that mean “to be”: essere and stare. When should you use each one? Find out 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/essere-vs-stare Today's Italian words: Sono felice = I'm h...

Jan 27, 202616 min

214: Without in Italian: How to Use Senza

Understand how to use "without" in Italian with practical phrases for everyday situations, like choosing hotels, getting transport and eating out. 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/without-in-Italian Today's Italian words:...

Jan 20, 20267 min

3 Italian Ways to Say Please (and When to Use Them)

Do Italians say please? Learn the 3 most authentic ways to be polite 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/please-in-italian Today's Italian words: Per piacere = Please (lit. to please) Per favore = Please (lit. fo...

Jan 13, 202610 min

213: 3 Italian Words for Beautiful That Italians Actually Use

Here are 3 common Italian words for beautiful that Italians actually say. You’ll also learn how you can use them in useful phrases for getting around 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/Italian-Words-For-Beautiful Tod...

Jan 06, 202616 min

212: The Best Way to Learn Italian (In Our Humble Opinion)

The best way to learn Italian doesn’t involve memorizing verb lists. Here are 7 effective techniques (in our humble opinion) to get better and better at 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/The-Best-Way-to-Learn-Ital...

Dec 30, 202512 min

211: Italian Verb Sapere (To Know): When and How to Use It

Learn how to use the Italian verb “sapere” in everyday situations, like asking for info or chatting with locals, plus the 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/Italian-verb-sapere Today's Italian word...

Dec 23, 202518 min

210: How to Say Happy New Year to Your Italian Friends

Here are the most common phrases to say and reply to Happy New Year in Italian. You’ll also learn about some unique Italian New Year 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-New-Year-in-Italian Today's words: Bu...

Dec 16, 20257 min

209: How to Talk About Your Famiglia in Italian

Family is very important in Italy. Learn how to talk about family in Italian with key words and phrases, 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/family-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Mia zia = M...

Dec 09, 202515 min

208: Italian Dialect Quiz: 5 Useful Phrases You Might Hear in Italy

They don’t just speak Italian in Italy, there are dialects too. Learn common words and phrases from Italian dialects to understand locals better. 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-dialects...

Dec 02, 202512 min

207: Dire: How to Use This Really Common Italian Verb

Learn how to use the verb dire (to say, to tell) in the present, past, and future tense, plus common mistakes and useful 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/conjugation-of-dire Today's Italian words: Dico = I say Di...

Nov 25, 202515 min

206: Ordering Coffee in Italian: Tips for Your Next Trip to Italy

There are very specific types of coffee in Italy. Learn how to order coffee in Italian the Italian way, so you can avoid classic tourist mistakes. 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/ordering-coffee-in-Italian Today's Italia...

Nov 18, 202514 min

205: Italian Indefinite Articles: Un, Una, Uno, and Un’

Italian indefinite articles (or words for “a” and “an”) can be tricky in Italian because there are four ways to say them. Here’s how to use each one. 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-indefinite-articles Today's It...

Nov 11, 202514 min

204: Italian Verb Venire: Don’t Come to Italy Without It

The Italian verb venire (to come) pops up all the time in Italian. See how to use it in the present, past and future tenses. 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-verb-venire Today's Italian words: Io e mia mamma venia...

Nov 04, 202516 min

203: Get Well Soon in Italian: 3 Friendly Phrases

Learn how to say “get well soon” in Italian with these 3 friendly phrases. Perfect for showing care and connecting 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/get-well-soon-in-italian Today's Italian words: Rimettiti ...

Oct 28, 20258 min

202: Quiz: 7 Everyday Italian Words Most Tourists Don’t Understand

Some Italian words confuse tourists because they’re hard to translate. Find out the meanings of these 7 everyday, untranslatable Italian words and 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/untranslatable-Italian-words...

Oct 21, 202518 min

201: So in Italian: There Are Actually 3 Ways to Say It!

There are actually 3 ways to say so in Italian: quindi, allora and così . Find out when you should use each one so your Italian can sound more natural. 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/so-in-Italian-explained Today's Ital...

Oct 14, 202514 min

200: Fare, Andare, Venire: Italian Irregular Verbs You Need

_You need the Italian irregular verbs fare, andare and venire for all kinds of conversations. Learn their forms to use them correctly and avoid mistakes. _ 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/fare-andare-venire Today's Itali...

Oct 07, 202517 min

199: How Do You Say Yummy in Italian? (Hint: It’s Not Delizioso)

_How do you say yummy in Italian? Learn the everyday, common expressions Italians use so you can join their food chats (and why you shouldn’t say delizioso). _ 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/Yummy-in-Italian Today's Ita...

Sep 30, 20257 min

198: Dare: How to Use This Important Italian Verb

Dare is one of the most common Italian words. Learn how to conjugate it in the present, past and future and how to use it in 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/Dare-in-Italian Today's Italian wor...

Sep 23, 202513 min

Everyday Italian Phrases: The 6 You Need

What do you do every day? Here you’ll learn those routine Italian words and phrases you absolutely have to know! 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/everyday-italian-phrases Today's Italian words: Ogni giorno = Every day Ogn...

Sep 16, 202510 min

197: Good Luck in Italian: What to Say and How to Reply

_Italians have lots of fun ways to say and reply to “good luck” in Italian. Here, you’ll find out what they are so you can start using them 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/good-luck-in-italian Today's Italian...

Sep 09, 202511 min

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-sp...

Sep 02, 202514 min

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 W...

Aug 26, 202513 min

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'...

Jul 29, 202511 min

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 ...

Jul 22, 202518 min

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 Ita...

Jul 15, 202515 min

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 pen...

Jul 08, 202526 min

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 lib...

Jul 01, 202510 min

189: Everything You Need to Join a Birthday in Italy

This episode delves into the specific phrases and unwritten rules for celebrating birthdays in Italy, beyond just words and grammar. Learn common ways to wish "Happy Birthday" and discover important traditions, like why celebrating in advance is considered bad luck. The hosts also explain pronunciation tips for key Italian phrases and share the lyrics to the Italian birthday song.

Jun 24, 202514 min
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