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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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160: Andare (To go): Learn This Important Italian verb

"Andare" is used all the time in Italian—it’s hard to speak to Italians without it! Learn its present, past, and future tenses for everyday conversations. 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/andare-italian-verb Today's Itali...

Oct 29, 202412 min

159: 4 Easy Italian Songs that prove that learning Italian can be fun

Here are 4 easy songs for learning Italian. They have great tunes, simple vocabulary and lots of repetition to make the words really stick. 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/easy-Italian-songs Today's Italian words: I cape...

Oct 22, 20249 min

158: The most important Italian irregular verbs: 17 you should know

Learn essential Italian irregular verbs and how to use them in everyday conversations. 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-irregular-verbs Today's Italian words: Ho un appuntamento = I have a meetup (literally: an ap...

Oct 15, 202415 min

157: Order your favorite pizza in Italian: the sentences you need

How do you order pizza in Italian? These are the essential phrases for ordering pizza the real Italian way, plus some surprising cultural tips. Buon appetito! 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/order-pizza-in-italian Today'...

Oct 08, 202412 min

156: "The" in Italian: common mistakes nearly all students make

Not sure how to use il, lo, la and other Italian definite articles? Don’t worry, here you’ll find everything you need to learn how to say “the” in Italian right. 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-definite-articles ...

Oct 01, 202417 min

155: Prendere: why you need to know this Italian verb

Learn how to use the Italian verb prendere for food, travel and common expressions. See its similarities to English and how to conjugate it in different 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/prendere-in-italian Today's...

Sep 24, 202410 min

154: Learn to Say "From" in Italian: 2 easy prepositions you need to know!

Learn to say “from" in Italian using da and di. You'll pick up useful conversation phrases and avoid the most common 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/from-in-italian Today's Italian words: Parto da = I’m leaving...

Sep 17, 202411 min

153: How to say thank you in Italian: the most useful phrases

Learn the most useful ways to say thank you in Italian and how to pronounce them. It will really help you have warm and friendly conversations 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/how-to-say-thank-you-in-italia...

Sep 10, 202413 min

152: Understand Italians When They Speak Fast: Simple Tips

Struggle to understand Italians when they speak fast? Learn 4 effective listening techniques that will help you follow everyday conversations. 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 Today's Italian words: Può...

Sep 03, 20249 min

151: 5 Common Italian Phrases… That Often Confuse Tourists!

Italians say these 5 phrases every day, but tourists often find them confusing! Learning them will help you navigate Italy 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/common-italian-phrases Today's Italian words: Un at...

Aug 27, 202411 min

150: How to say hot in Italian (and avoid an awkward mistake!)

Italian summers are hot, hot, hot! Learn how to say “it’s hot” in Italian and pick up some everyday local–sounding phrases to talk about the summer weather. 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/hot-in-italian Today's Italian ...

Jul 30, 202411 min

149: Have a Good Day in Italian: Learn it in 2 Minutes!

How do you say “Have a Good Day” in Italian? Learn it quickly in this mini Italian lesson! 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-a-good-day-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Buona giornata = Have a good day (lit. “good da...

Jul 23, 20244 min

148: Bathroom in Italian: The Words You Really Need to Know!

Where’s the bathroom? This might be the most important Italian phrase of them all! Learn how to say it and understand the 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/bathroom-in-italian Today's Italian words: Scusi, dov’è il ...

Jul 16, 202411 min

147: Helpful Italian Words to Add to Your Travel List

Off to Italy soon? These essential Italian words and expressions will help you get by and enjoy your trip 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/italian-words Today's Italian words: Il biglietto = The ticket Fare ...

Jul 09, 202415 min

146: How Are You in Italian: Local Phrases You Should Know!

Asking “how are you” in the right way is the perfect opener to any Italian conversation. Learn how to do it just 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/how-are-you-in-italian Today's Italian words: Come stai? = Ho...

Jul 02, 202415 min

145: How to say ok in Italian: 9 easy ways

How do you say ok in Italian? Learn the 9 most useful ways and avoid common mistakes that most learners make. 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/how-to-say-ok-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Va bene = Ok Tutto ok?/Tutto b...

Jun 25, 202411 min

144: Learn Italian Pronunciation in 12 Minutes

Improve your Italian pronunciation by learning these important sounds… in just a few minutes! 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-pronunciation Today's Italian words: Gnocchi = Gnocchi Lasagne = Lasagne Bagno = Bathr...

Jun 18, 202413 min

143: What’s The Best Way to Learn Italian? A Structured Plan

There are lots of ways to learn Italian, but which is best? This roadmap will help you avoid wasting time and start chatting to Italians sooner than you think! Best Italian TV shows to learn Italian: https://joyoflanguages.com/posts/italian-tv-shows Perfect Italian movies for intermediate learners: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/italian-movies-learn-italian Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscr...

Jun 11, 202411 min

142: The Italian Travel Phrases Tourists Nearly Always Get Wrong

Are you making these tourist mistakes when you speak Italian? It’s OK, nearly everyone does! Learn how to avoid them in this mini lesson. 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-travel-phrases-mistakes Today's Italian wo...

Jun 04, 202414 min

141: Italian for UNDERSTAND (and One Time You Shouldn’t Say It!)

What’s Italian for “Understand”? Learning this essential Italian word will help you communicate super smoothly with the locals! 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-for-understand Today's Italian words: Non ho capito ...

May 28, 202412 min

140: Italian Grandma or Grandpa? How to Talk About Your Origins in Italian

If you have an Italian grandma or grandpa, learning how to talk about your family in Italian will help you connect with your heritage on a deeper level. 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-grandma-grandpa-origins Tod...

May 21, 202412 min

139: Say Goodbye in Italian: The Perfect Way For Any Situation!

Find the perfect way to say goodbye in Italian, from the casual “ciao” to the formal “arrivederci” and everything in between. With pronunciation and 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/goodbye-in-italian Today...

May 14, 202410 min

138: How to Learn Italian Faster, According to Science (And Our Students!)

You’re learning Italian, but it’s going slower than you’d hoped? These unconventional tips will help you speed things up! 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/learning-italian-tips Today's Italian words: Impossibile = Impossi...

May 07, 202412 min

137: Is Learning Italian Hard? 7 Excuses That Might Be Holding You Back

Is learning Italian hard? Maybe not as hard as you think! But these 7 excuses might be keeping you stuck – learn how to overcome them and start 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/is-learning-italian-hard T...

Apr 30, 202412 min

136: Quiz Time! Do You Know These Italian Phrases for Travel?

Planning a trip to Italy? Or just want to learn some common Italian phrases? Get by and impress Italians with these 131 ready-to-use 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/common-italian-phrases-travel Today's Ital...

Apr 23, 202414 min

135: 8 Easy Ways to Sound Like a Local in Italy

Going to Italy soon? These 8 basic Italian phrases will help you do lots of practical things and speak 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/basic-italian-phrases Today's Italian words: Prendo un caffè = I’ll hav...

Apr 16, 202411 min

134: How to Talk To Anyone in Italy: Taxi Drivers, Baristas and More!

These Italian phrases will help you talk to Italians and get insider tips on where to go, what to do and what to eat. Use them to make your next trip special! 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-phrases-to-talk-to-an...

Apr 09, 202413 min

133: Hello In Italian. Are you using it right?

Hello in Italian is “ciao”. But do you know how to use it the right way? Learn how to say hello in Italian and feel at ease when greeting people 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/hello-in-italian Today's Italian ...

Apr 02, 202413 min

132: Fare: Do you Know these Everyday Phrases?

Vacations, weather, and your hobbies… you’ll need FARE to talk about these things and more! Learn how to use this important Italian verb. 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-italian-verb Today's Italian words: Fa caldo ...

Mar 26, 202414 min

131: BELLO! How to Use This Italian Word

How do you say ‘beautiful’ in Italian? Get tips on how to use this important word 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/beautiful-in-italian Today's Italian words: Domani c’è bello = The weather’s nice tomorrow U...

Mar 19, 202412 min
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