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S1 Ep 43#43: Four Main Uses of the Word "Cioè"

What is the meaning of the Italian word “cioè”? This word is quite versatile and can be used for different purposes. In this lesson, we cover the four main uses of the word “cioè” in Italian.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/432. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 20225 min

S1 Ep 42#42: Seven Main Uses of the Infinitive

Infinitives are verbs in their most basic form, ending in “-are”, “-ere”, and “-ire”. We can use an infinitive to express a doubt, an order, for prohibition, and after prepositions. Learn the seven main uses of the infinitive in this lesson.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/422. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4, 20227 min

S1 Ep 41#41: Impersonal Verbs

Impersonal verbs are used when the subject is unspecified, and only in the third person singular. There are two main categories of impersonal verbs: weather verbs, and necessity and occurrence verbs.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/412. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 20228 min

S1 Ep 40#40: How to Use the Word "Tutto"

The main meaning of the Italian word “tutto” in English is “everything”. However, “tutto” is not a straightforward word because it can work as an adjective, a pronoun, or an adverb, and we also find it in fixed expressions.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/402. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 20227 min

S1 Ep 39#39: Twenty Useful Italian Filler Words

Filler words are used to fill in the gaps in conversations. They can help us take a pause when we are not sure what to say in Italian. In this lesson learn common filler words used by Italian speakers.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/392. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 20228 min

S1 Ep 38#38: Five Main Uses of "Allora"

You probably have already heard the Italian word “allora”. This word is very versatile and can be used in a variety of situations depending on the meaning we want to convey.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/382. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 20227 min

S1 Ep 37#37: Verbs with Prepositions

Some Italian verbs require the use of prepositions. For example “to play” in English, when talking about playing a game, in Italian translates into “giocare a”, requiring the preposition “a”.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/372. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 20227 min

S1 Ep 36#36: Common (Light) Italian Insults

In Italian, there are quite a few insults that use animal-related words. In this episode, we cover common (light) Italian insults. Listen to this episode and practice your Italian pronunciation.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/362. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 20227 min

S1 Ep 35#35: The Impersonal "Si" Construction

The impersonal si construction is used when the subject is unspecified. In English, the translation can be made with the subject “people” and “everybody”.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/352. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 20228 min

S1 Ep 34#34: Verbs That Use Both "Essere" and "Avere"

Even though most verbs will use either “essere” or “avere” in compound tenses, there are certain verbs that can use both depending on whether the verb has a transitive or intransitive function.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/342. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 20229 min

S1 Ep 33#33: Reflexive Verbs in Italian

Reflexive verbs are verbs that use reflexive pronouns because the action “reflects” on the subject. These verbs are conjugated the same way as traditional verbs, they simply need the pronoun before the conjugated verb.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/332. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 20229 min

S1 Ep 32#32: Adjectives to Describe Character

There are a lot of adjectives that we can use to describe character in Italian. In this lesson, we cover beginner-level adjectives that can be used to describe a person, from the standpoint of character.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/322. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 20228 min

S1 Ep 31#31: The Preposition "Da"

In this lesson, we cover the ten most common uses of the Italian preposition “da”. Usually, prepositions have one main function. But they are also quite versatile and can have different meanings depending on context.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/312. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202210 min

S1 Ep 30#30: Most Used Italian Adverbs Part 2

In this second lesson about Italian adverbs, we cover: adverbs of affirmation, adverbs of negation, interrogative adverbs, adverbs of doubt, and presentative adverbs.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/302. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 20228 min

S1 Ep 29#29: Most Used Italian Adverbs Part 1

In this first lesson about adverbs in Italian, we learn about adverbs of time, adverbs of frequency, adverbs of quantity, adverbs of manner, and adverbs of place.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/292. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 20227 min

S1 Ep 28#28: Phrases to Flirt in Italian

So… You want to flirt in Italian? In this episode we cover common phrases used to flirt in Italian. Use this intermediate-level Italian lesson at your own risk!Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/282. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 20226 min

S1 Ep 27#27: Italian Words with One English Translation

There are many words in Italian that have one single translation in English. For example, “il tavolo” and “la tavola” both mean “table” in English, but their use depends on the meaning we want to convey.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/272. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 20229 min

S1 Ep 26#26: How to Agree and Disagree in Italian

Being able to agree and disagree in another language is an important skill! In this lesson, we cover must-know words and phrases to agree and disagree in Italian.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/262. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 20226 min

S1 Ep 25#25: How to Use "Potere", "Riuscire", and "Sapere"

In this episode we cover three verbs: “potere”, “riuscire”, and “sapere”. Depending on context, these three verbs can all mean “to be able to” in English. The use of one or the other depends on what we want to say in Italian.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/252. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 20227 min

S1 Ep 24#24: How to Express Probability

When expressing probability in Italian, should you use “forse” or “magari”? What’s the difference and are there other ways to say whether something is probable in Italian? Learn more in this lesson!Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/242. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 20227 min

S1 Ep 23#23: Giving Compliments and Congratulations in Italian

What phrases can we use to compliment someone in Italian? What about congratulating someone? In this lesson, we cover essential words for giving compliments and congratulations.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/232. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 20228 min

S1 Ep 22#22: How to Tell the Time in Italian

In this episode, we cover how to tell the time in Italian. Note that in Italy the 24-hour clock, or military time, is very common and used at museums, supermarkets, train stations, etc… For this reason, it’s a good idea to learn how it works.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/222. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 20229 min

S1 Ep 21#21: How to Build Sentences in Italian

Building sentences in Italian it’s easier than you think! In this lesson, we cover the basic word order in Italian so that you can start building Italian sentences.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/212. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202210 min

S1 Ep 20#20: Ten Useful Phrases for When You Forget How to Speak Italian

You’re answering a question in Italian and all of a sudden you are not sure what to say. Trust me, this happens to everyone. In this lesson, we cover ten useful phrases to use when you forget how to speak Italian.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/202. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 20228 min

S1 Ep 19#19: Twenty Ways to Say Thank You and You Are Welcome

To say “thank you” in Italian, we can simply say “grazie”. To say “you are welcome”, we can use “prego”. There are also more advanced expressions we can use in place of these basic Italian words.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/192. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 20228 min

S1 Ep 18#18: The Verb "Fare": Meaning and Uses

In this episode, we talk about the verb “fare”. While the main translation in English is “to do, to make”, there are many fixed expressions with “fare”. For example: “fare una doccia” (to take a shower, in English) and “fare una foto” (to take a picture, in English).Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/182. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 20228 min

S1 Ep 17#17: Ten Colloquial Expressions You Should Know

Colloquial language is the language used every day by native speakers, but usually not addressed in language textbooks. In this lesson learn ten colloquial Italian expressions you should know.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/172. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 20227 min

S1 Ep 16#16: The Difference Between "Bisogna", "Ho Bisogno", and "C'è Bisogno"

The English verb “to need” has various translations in Italian. We can choose to specify the subject or use the impersonal construction where the subject is not specified. Learn how to talk about needs in Italian with this lesson.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/162. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 20228 min

S1 Ep 15#15: How to Use Eight Question Words

Question words are an essential part of language learning because they help us ask questions and carry out conversations in Italian. In this lesson learn eight important question words to help you start asking questions in Italian.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/152. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 20228 min

S1 Ep 14#14: How to Conjugate Verbs in Italian

In this episode, we learn how to conjugate verbs in Italian. In linguistics, to conjugate means to change the base form of the verb so that it agrees with the subject, the tense, the mood, and the voice.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/142. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 20229 min

S1 Ep 13#13: Six Difficult Italian Words and How to Use Them

In this intermediate-level episode, we focus on six difficult Italian words, adverbs, and how to use them correctly in Italian. These words are: “alla fine”, “finalmente”, “anzi”, “invece”, “forse”, and “magari”.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/132. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 202211 min

S1 Ep 12#12: Cognates and False Cognates

In this episode, we learn about cognates and false cognates between Italian and English. Cognates are words from different languages that have similar spelling, pronunciation, and meaning. False cognates look and sound similar, but they have different meanings.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/122. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 202214 min

S1 Ep 11#11: Do You Make These Grammar Errors in Italian?

In this lesson, we cover four common grammar errors made by Italian learners. Do you make these errors as well? No problem! Learn how to fix them with this podcast episode.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/112. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 20219 min

S1 Ep 10#10: Ten Simple Questions and Answers to Use at Dinner

You’re ready to have a conversation in Italian! In this episode, learn ten simple questions and answers that you can use at dinner to practice Italian with your family and friends.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/102. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 202110 min

S1 Ep 9#9: How to Talk About Likes and Dislikes

In this Italian lesson, we learn how to talk about likes and dislikes. The Italian verb “piacere”, in English “to like”, is not conjugated like other traditional verbs, since it requires the use of indirect pronouns.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/92. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 202112 min

S1 Ep 8#8: Introductions and Talking About Yourself

In this episode, we learn one of the essential topics when learning a new language. Learn how to introduce yourself and how to talk about yourself in Italian with simple sentences. You can do this!Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/82. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 202110 min

S1 Ep 7#7: How to Use Nine Basic Linking Words

Learn how to use nine basic linking words in Italian. These words are very important because they help us create longer sentences and connect ideas together.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/72. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 202111 min

S1 Ep 6#6: To Use the Present Tense or the Future Tense?

In Italian, we often use the simple present tense to talk about future events. That is why, especially at the beginning of your Italian language journey, it’s important to master the present tense. Learn when to specifically use the future tense in this episode.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/62. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202111 min

S1 Ep 5#5: "Ci" and "Ne": How and When to Use Them

In this intermediate-level episode, we cover how to use the particle “ci” and the particle “ne” in Italian. There are many different uses of these words and here we cover the most important and common ones.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/52. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202111 min

S1 Ep 4#4: When to Use Passato Prossimo and Imperfetto

In this episode, we learn about the two main types of past tense in Italian: “passato prossimo” and “imperfetto”. These tenses are not interchangeable, and in this lesson we cover when to use one or the other.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/42. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 202114 min

S1 Ep 3#3: "C’è" and "Ci Sono": When and How to Use Them

In this episode for beginners, we learn how to use “c’è” and “ci sono” in Italian. In English, there is a direct translation. “C’è” means “there is”, while “ci sono” means “there are”.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/32. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 202111 min

S1 Ep 2#2: The Difference Between "Conoscere" and "Sapere"

The verb “conoscere” and the verb “sapere” both translate into “to know” in English. These verbs are not interchangeable in Italian! Both verbs have specific uses for specific contexts. Learn their uses in this episode.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/22. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 202110 min

S1 Ep 1#1: "Essere" or "Avere" with the Passato Prossimo?

In this episode, we learn how to choose between the auxiliary verb “essere” and the auxiliary verb “avere” when using the “passato prossimo”. The “passato prossimo” is the most used type of past tense in Italian.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/12. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 202110 min