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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 from Quanto ci vuole da qui? = How long does it take from here? Lontano da = Far from X chilometri da = X kilometers from Diverso/a da = Different from Da capo = From the start Dal mio punto di vista = From my point of view Da casa = From home Da oggi in poi = From today onwards Di dove sei? = Where are you from?

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-italian Today's Italian words: Grazie mille = Thank you very much Grazie di cuore = My heartfelt thanks Grazie di tutto = Thank you for everything Grazie per il / la… = Thank for the… Grazie, non dovevi = Thank you, you shouldn’t have Grazie in anticipo = Thank you in advance

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 ripetere? = Can you repeat? (formal) Puoi ripetere? = Can you repeat? (informal) Più piano, per favore = More slowly, please

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 attimo = One moment (un a…) Un attimo solo = Just one moment (un a…) Fredda o temperatura ambiente? = Cold or room temperature? (for water) Come volete pagare? = How would you (all/both) like to pay? Conto unico = Whole bill Conto diviso = Divided bill (split evenly by the number of people) Conto separato = Separate bill Vuole un sacchetto? = Would you like a bag? Convalidare il biglietto = Validate the ticket

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 words: Fa caldo = It’s hot (lit. it does hot) Fa molto caldo = It’s really hot (lit. it does really hot) Fa caldissimo = It’s extremely hot (use –issimo!) Che caldo = It’s so hot (lit. what hot/heat) Mamma mia! = Goodness! Ho caldo = I’m hot (lit. I have hot) Si muore di caldo = We’re dying from the heat (lit. one dies of heat, figurative) Quanti gradi ci sono? = How many degrees are there? Ci sono 40 gradi = It’s 40 degrees (lit. there are 40 degrees) Centigradi = Centigrade

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 day”) Buona serata = Have a good evening (lit. “good evening”) Buongiorno = Hello/good day Buonasera = Hello/good evening Grazie, altrettanto! = Thank you, you too!

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 bagno? = Excuse me, where’s the bathroom? Scusi, dov’è la toilette? = Excuse me, where’s the bathroom? (French sounding word) Di là = Over there In fondo al corridoio = At the end of the corridor A destra = To the right A sinistra = To the left Non c’è la carta igienica = There’s no toilet paper È occupato = There’s someone in there / I’m in here (lit. “it’s occupied”)

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 il biglietto = To buy/book a ticket (lit. “do the ticket”) L’aereo = The aeroplane Prendere il treno = To take the train Fare la fila/coda = To stand in line (lit. “do the line”) Il passaporto = The passport La valigia = The suitcase La carta di credito = Credit card Posso pagare con la carta? = Can I pay by card? (lit. with the card)

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? = How are you (informal) Come sta? = How are you (formal); How is he? How is she? Come va? = How’s it going? Tutto bene? = Everything ok? Come vanno le cose? = How are things? (lit. How, they go, the things) Che mi racconti? = What’s new with you? (lit. What, me, you tell) Come va con… = How’s …. going? Come va con il lavoro? = How’s work going?

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 bene? = All ok? Non è male = It’s not bad Niente di speciale = Nothing special

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 = Bathroom Famiglia = Family Bottiglia = Bottle Voglio = I want Mare = Sea Bere = To drink Burro = Butter Arrivare = To arrive Opera = Opera Aereo = Aeroplane Anno = Year (long double n) Capelli = Hair (short single p) Cappelli = Hats (long double p)

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 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/best-way-to-learn-italian Today's Italian words: Congratulazioni = Congratulations Il caffè = (the) coffee I tassisti = (the) taxi drivers Attenzione = Beware / be careful (lit. attention) Il vocabolario = Vocabulary La grammatica = Grammar

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 words: Nessun problema = No problem Non c’è problema = No problem (lit. there is no problem) Fare una foto = To take a photo (lit. to do a photo) Ci puoi fare una foto? = Can you take a photo of us? (informal) Ci può fare una foto? = Can you take a photo of us (formal) Siamo in due = There are two of us Uno spritz = A spritz Uno studente = A student Uno scontrino = A receipt Prendo uno spritz = I’ll have a spritz (lit. “I take a spritz”) Fa caldo = It’s hot

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 = I didn’t understand Ho capito = I understood Capisco l’italiano = I understand Italian Capisco un po’ di italiano = I understand a bit of Italian Piano, per favore = Slowly, please Può ripetere, per favore? = Can you repeat, please? (formal) Puoi ripetere, per favore? = Can you repeat, please? (informal)

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 Today's Italian words: Mia nonna era di… = My grandmother was from… (+ town) Mio nonno era di… = My grandfather was from… (+ town) I miei nonni erano di… = My grandparents were from (+ town) Era di Roma = S/he was from Rome Erano di Napoli = They were from Naples Erano calabresi = They were Calabrian I miei parenti = My relatives I miei genitori = My parents I miei cugini = My cousins

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's Italian words: Ciao = Bye (informal) Arrivederci = Goodbye (formal) Ci sentiamo = Speak soon (lit. each other we hear) Ci sentiamo dopo = Speak to you later (lit. each other we hear later) Buona serata! = Have a nice evening A presto = See you soon (lit. till soon) A dopo = See you later (lit. till later) A domani = See you tomorrow (lit. till tomorrow) Ti scrivo dopo = I’ll send you a message later (lit. to you, I write later)

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 = Impossible Importante = Important Normale = Normal Errore = Mistake Il vocabolario = (the) vocabulary La grammatica = (the) grammar La pronuncia = (the) pronunciation Anno = Year (remember to make the “n” long!) Sono di New York = I’m from New York E tu? Di dove sei? = And you? Where are you from? (informal)

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 Today's Italian words: Difficile = difficult Facile = easy Impossibile = impossible Sto imparando l’italiano = I’m learning Italian Utile = useful Non ho tempo! = I don’t have time!

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 Italian words: Buongiorno = Hello (formal, lit. “good day”) Vorrei = I’d like Vorrei un cappuccino, grazie = I’d like a cappuccino, thank you Vorrei pagare, per favore = I’d like to pay please Dov’è… = Where is… La metro = The subway Dov’è la metro? = Where’s the subway? Un biglietto = A ticket Vorrei un biglietto = I’d like a ticket Quanto costa? = How much does it cost? Un tavolo per tre = A table for three Una birra = A beer Lo stesso = The same (as in “I’ll have the same”) Il conto, per favore = The bill please Posso pagare? = Can I pay? Posso pagare con la carta? = Can I pay by card? Prendiamo un taxi = Let’s take a taxi

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 have a coffee (lit. I take a coffee) Prendo una margherita = I’ll have a margherita (lit. I take a margherita) Lo stesso = The same Prendo lo stesso = I’ll have the same (lit. I take the same) Questo = This Quello = That Salve = Hello (anytime of day, semi-formal and formal) Sono… = I’m Sono Matteo = I’m Matteo E tu? = And you? Permesso! = Can I move past? / Can I come in? (lit. permission) Posso? = May I? (lit. I can)

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-anyone Today's Italian words: Vive in zona? = Do you live in the area (formal) Quali sono i piatti tipici? = What are the typical dishes? (lit. “which”) Mi può consigliare un ristorante? = Can you recommend a restaurant? (formal) Mi può consigliare un piatto? = Can you recommend a dish? (formal) Mi può consigliare un vino? = Can you recommend a wine? (formal)

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 words: Pronto? = Hello? (on the telephone) Buondì, vuoi un caffè? = Good morning/good day, do you want a coffee? Uè, ciao! Sono al mercato = Hey, hello! I’m at the market Salve, buongiorno. Avete le arance? = Hello, good morning. Do you have oranges?

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 = It’s hot (lit. it does heat) Fa freddo = It’s cold (lit. it does cold) Fare le vacanze = To take a vacation (lit. to do the vacations) Fare un giro = To go for a stroll Fare giardinaggio = To garden Fare un errore = To make a mistake Faccio un giro = I’m going for a stroll Che fate? = What are you doing? (plural you) In estate fa caldo in Italia = In summer it’s hot in Italy (lit. it does heat)

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 Una bella giornata = A nice day; a beautiful day Bella idea! = Nice idea, great idea Bello! = Cool/awesome (as a reaction) Il tramonto è bellissimo = The sunset is stunning/really beautiful Il nostro hotel è molto bello = Our hotel is really nice (lit. “really beautiful”)

With so many apps available to learn Italian... which work best? And how can you use them to start speaking Italian? Find out here! 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/best-apps-learn-italian Today's Italian words: L’app = The app L’applicazione = The application Possibile = Possible Utile = Useful Divertente = Fun Una conversazione = A conversation Un contorno = A side dish

Master years in Italian with this really clear guide… and pick up a little Italian history to impress your friends! 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/years-in-italian Today's Italian words: Millenovecentoottantadue = 1982 (Matteo’s birth year) Millenovecentoquarantasei = 1946 (women’s right to vote) Mille = 1000 Duemila = 2000 Il duemilasei è stato un anno fantastico! = (the) 2006 was a fantastic year! L’Italia è cambiata dopo il sessantotto = Italy changed after (the) ‘68 Negli anni Settanta = In the seventies Negli anni Duemila = In the two thousands Il governo Berlusconi è iniziato negli anni Novanta = The Berlusconi government started in the 90s Di che anno sei? = “From what year are you from?” Sneaky way to ask someone’s age!

When should you use the verb stare? It can feel confusing at first – let’s clear things up so you can use it with confidence in conversation! 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/stare-italian-verb Today's Italian words: Come stai? = How are you? (lit. how you stay?) I Sardi stanno bene = Sardinians are healthy/well (lit. The Sardinians stay well) Cosa stai bevendo? = What are you drinking? Stiamo per mangiare = We’re about to eat Mi piace stare al mare = I like spending time at the seaside (lit. stay at the sea) Lascia stare! = Let it go; forget about it Stare a tavola = To spend time at the dinner table (lit. stay at table)

Learn how to greet Italians at night and in the evening and avoid these common learner 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: http://joyoflanguages.com/goodnight-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: Dormi bene, buonanotte! = Sleep well, goodnight! Torno all’hotel, buonanotte! = I’m going to the hotel, goodnight! Ieri sera = Last night (lit. yesterday evening) Ieri sera ho mangiato una pizza buonissima! = Yesterday evening I ate a delicious pizza! Stasera = Tonight (lit. this evening) Notte! = Night!

How do you say “so” in Italian? Most of the time, you can say “così”, a handy word for lots of different situations. Learn how to use it in this 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: http://joyoflanguages.com/so-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: Così piccante = so spicy Così divertente = so fun Il peperoncino è così piccante! = the chilli is so spicy! Imparare l’italiano è così divertente! = learning Italian is so fun! La burocrazia italiana è così complicata = Italian bureaucracy is so complicated Perché impari l’italiano? = why are you learning Italian? Così posso visitare posti meno turistici = so that I can visit less touristy places Così posso parlare con i miei cugini = so that I can talk with my cousins Inserisci la carta, così = insert the card, like so Così? = like this? Sì, così! = ues, like that! Com’è il caffè? – Mm, così così. = how’s the coffee? – Hmm, so-so

These Italian movies are so good, you’ll forget you’re studying! Choose your favourites from dramas, classics and comedies, with tips on how to watch. Come and watch Italian movies with us: https://youtu.be/w7eh9sYSXnw Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the full list of movies with tips on how to watch them (even if you don't understand!): https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/italian-movies-learn-italian Today's Italian words: La vita davanti a sé = The life ahead (of oneself) 18 regali = 18 presents Pane e tulipani = Bread and tulips

Gnocchi, bruschetta, tagliatelle… Italian dishes are easier to eat than pronounce! Impress your friends by learning to pronounce these Italian menu favourites. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/pronounce-gnocchi-bruschetta-italian-menu Today's Italian words: Bruschetta = A starter of toasted bread with toppings (remember the hard CH sound!) Tagliatelle = A type of fresh egg pasta in thick strips (contains the GLI sound) Gnocchi = Italian potato dumplings (starts with the GN sound) Spaghetti = A very famous type of long pasta (with a hard GH and double TT) Panna cotta = A dessert which means “cooked cream” (contains a double NN and TT) Arancini = Sicilian rice balls (the R sounds a lot like the t in the American “matter”)

Avere is one of the most important verbs in Italian. Learn to use it in conversation, and avoid these common mistakes! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/avere-italian-verb Today's Italian words: Ho una prenotazione = I have a reservation Hai tempo? = Do you have time? Ho un’idea = I have an idea Hanno la birra = They have (the) beer Abbiamo una bottiglia di vino = We have a bottle of wine Ho = I have Hai = You have Ha = S/he has; you have (plural) Abbiamo = We have Avete = You have (plural) Hanno = They have Avevamo = We had

“Prego” in Italian often means “you’re welcome”. But did you know that it has 7 other meanings that are really useful for travel? Learn them here! 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/prego-in-italian Today's Italian words: Grazie! – Prego! = Thank you! – You’re welcome! Prego, buona giornata! = After you, have a nice day (holding the door open) Posso assaggiare? – Prego! = Can I taste (it)? – Certainly! Prego? = Pardon?

Get practical tips on how to start speaking Italian. In this friendly guide, you’ll learn from real people who’ve done it, despite the jitters! 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/speak-italian While we didn’t share specific phrases in this lesson, here are a few you can use with Italians to encourage them to help you practise speaking: Sto imparando l’italiano = I’m learning Italian Preferisco l’italiano, vorrei praticare = I prefer Italian, I’d like to practise Provo in italiano, va bene? Mi aiuta? = I’ll try in Italian, is that OK? Will you help me? Grazie per la pazienza! = Thanks for your patience Grazie per l’aiuto! = Thanks for your help Grazie per la lezione! = Thanks for the lesson

Where do Italians vacation? Avoid the typical tourist traps and experience the real Italy with tips from our Italian teachers. 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/hidden-gems-in-italy Today's Italian words: Il mio posto preferito è… = My favourite place is… Un’isola = An island Il mare è stupendo = The sea is stupendous Il paese è molto vivace = The town is very lively Al tramonto = At sunset È una città piccola e tranquilla = It’s a small and tranquil city Una vista stupenda = A stupendous view Il cibo è buonissimo! = The food is really delicious! Una spiaggia molto grande = A very big beach

How do you say “cheers” in Italian? Learn the two main ways, plus a few important rules so you can toast 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/cheers-in-italian Today's Italian words: Un brindisi! = A toast! Salute! = “Cheers” for any occasion (lit. “health”) Cin cin! = “Cheers” for everyday situations with friends and family Guardami negli occhi = Look me in the eyes Non con il bicchiere di plastica = Not with the plastic glass

Not sure how to use those little words like “al”, “del” and “sul” in Italian? Learn how 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/italian-articulated-prepositions Today's Italian words: Siamo andati al supermercato = we went to the supermarket Alla cassa = at the till Forse è nella valigia = maybe it’s in the suitcase Nel frigo = in the refrigerator È sul tavolo = it’s on the table

Find yourself fumbling over dates in Italian? Learn how to say and write them with confidence, and avoid the common mistakes that trip up most learners. 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/dates-in-italian Today's Italian words: Il primo giugno = June 1st Il 12 novembre (il dodici novembre) = November 12th L’11 dicembre (l’undici dicembre) = December 11th Il 29 giugno (il ventinove giugno) = June 29th Il 5 ottobre (il cinque ottobre) = October 5th

Want to learn the months of the year in Italian fast? We’ll help you remember these important Italian words and avoid the most common learner 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: http://joyoflanguages.com/months-of-the-year-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: gennaio = January febbraio = February marzo = March aprile = April maggio = May giugno = June luglio = July agosto = August settembre = September ottobre = October novembre= November dicembre = December

Yes, in Italian is “sì”. But did you know that Italians have other ways to say yes? These 5 everyday expressions will help you fit in 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/yes-in-italian Today's Italian words: Va bene! = OK (lit. it goes well) Volentieri! = Gladly, with pleasure Certo = Sure, of course (lit. certain) Ordiniamo una pizza? Va bene! = Shall we order a pizza? OK! D’accordo = Yes, agreed, alright (lit. in agreement) Facciamo una passeggiata? Volentieri! = Shall we go for a walk? Gladly!

Not sure how to respond in Italian? Use ‘altrettanto’ to have an instant reply in these everyday situations! 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/altrettanto-in-italian Today's Italian words: Altrettanto = You too / same to you / likewise Buona giornata = Have a good day Buona serata = Have a good evening Buona domenica = Have a good Sunday! Buon weekend = Have a good weekend Buon viaggio = Have a good trip Buon appetito = Enjoy your meal Divertiti = Have fun Piacere = Nice to meet you Anche a te = You too (informal) Anche a voi = You too (plural) Anche a Lei = You too (formal)

Confused by Italian prepositions? Don't worry! Here you’ll learn them in a simple way, so you can feel confident using them in conversation 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/italian-prepositions Today's Italian words: Un piatto di pasta = A plate of pasta Sono di San Francisco = I’m from San Francisco (lit. “of” San Francisco) Il nostro hotel è a Roma = Our hotel is in Rome (lit. “at” Rome) Il ristorante è lontano da qui? = Is the restaurant far from here? Questo treno va da Milano a Napoli = This train goes from Milan to Naples Aspettiamo da 20 minuti = We’ve been waiting for 20 minutes (lit. we wait “from” 20 minutes) Andiamo in macchina = We’re going by car (lit. “in” car) Un tavolo per due = A table for two Vado al mercato per comprare la frutta = I’m going to the market (in order) to buy fruit È sul menù = It’s on the menu Una guida sulla città = A guide about the city (lit. “on” the city) Tra due città = Between two cities Il supermercato chiude tra 30 minuti = The supermarket closes in 30 minutes (lit. “between”)

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. for favour) Sì, grazie! = Yes please! (in Italian, we don’t say "per favore" after "sì") Due biglietti, per favore = Two tickets, please (lit. for favour) Un cappuccino, per piacere = A cappuccino, please (lit. to please) Può portare il conto? = Can you bring the bill? Potrebbe portare il conto? = Could you bring the bill?

Learn these common Italian sayings with numbers and impress everyone with your knowledge of colloquial 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-sayings-with-numbers Today's Italian words: A due passi = A short distance away (lit. at two steps) Su due piedi = Off the top of your head (lit. on two feet) Due risate = A good laugh (lit. two laughs) Fare quattro chiacchiere = Have a chat (lit. do four chats) Che due palle = This sucks (lit. what two balls Che due scatole = What a hassle (lit. what two boxes) Fare due passi = Take a short walk (lit. do two steps) In due parole = In a nutshell (lit. in two words) Non c’è due senza tre = Things come in threes (lit. there is no two without three) Quattro gatti = A handful of people (lit. four cats) Dare il cinque = Give a high five (lit. give the five)

Feel like Italians say allora all the time, but not exactly sure what it means? Read on to learn the 4 situations when you should be using it - and when you shouldn’t! 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/meaning-of-allora-in-italian Today's Italian words: Allora… cosa facciamo? = So… what shall we do? Allora… è domenica… = Well… it’s Sunday… Fa caldo, allora andiamo in spiaggia = It’s hot, so then we’ll go to the beach La spiaggia = The beach Fa caldo = It’s hot (lit: it makes heat) Un gelato = An ice-cream Allora erano più buoni = Back then they were tastier

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 Ogni giorno mi sveglio presto = Every day I wake up early Sempre = Always Spesso = Often Di solito = Usually A volte = Sometimes Fare colazione = To have breakfast Mai = Never Alle nove = At nine

Knowing your Italian numbers is an essential skill for beginners. Learn and remember them easily with this 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/italian-numbers Today's Italian words: uno, due, tre, quattro, cinque, sei, sette, otto, nove, dieci = 1 - 10 undici, dodici, tredici, quattordici, quindici, sedici = 11 - 16 diciassette, diciotto, diciannove = 17 - 19 venti = 20 ventuno = 21 ventidue, ventitre, ventiquattro, venticinque, ventisei, ventisette = 22 - 27 ventotto = 28 ventinove = 29 trenta = 30 quaranta = 40 cinquanta = 50 sessanta = 60 settanta = 70 ottanta = 80 novanta = 90 cento = 100

Learn how to order food in Italian and avoid the common mistakes most people make in Italian restaurants. You’ll be ordering like a local in no 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/how-to-order Today's Italian words: Prendo il pollo = I’ll have the chicken (lit. ‘I take the chicken’) Prendo questo = I’ll have this (lit. ‘I take this’) Gli antipasti = The starters I primi = The first course (lit. ‘the firsts’) I secondi = The first course (lit. ‘the seconds’) La mancia = The tip Un digestivo = A liquor that Italians drink after dinner Un amaro = An Italian herbal liquor

If you’re nervous to speak Italian don’t worry: you’re not alone! Here you’ll learn how to overcome these nerves and start speaking Italian with confidence. 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/nervous-to-speak-italian Today's Italian words: Come si dice = How do you say…? Inglese o italiano? = English or Italian? Italiano lento, per favore! = Slow Italian, please! Preferisco l’italiano, vorrei praticare = I prefer Italian, I’d like to practise Sto imparando = I’m learning Grazie per la pazienza = Thanks for your patience

Ready to learn Italian? These 3 tips will help you learn quickly and start speaking the language asap. Let’s get started! 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-learn-italian-2 Today's Italian words: Provo in italiano, va bene? = I’ll try in Italian, is that ok? Può aiutarmi? = Can you help me? Provo in italiano, va bene? Può aiutarmi? = I’ll try in Italian, is that ok? Can you help me? Può correggermi? = Can you correct me? Quando faccio un errore = When I make a mistake Può correggermi quando faccio un errore? = Can you correct me when I make a mistake? Penna = Pen (Avoid Katie’s mistake! Don’t say ‘pene’ which means ‘penis’ 😅) Vorrei un caffè = I’d like a coffee Vorrei un biglietto = I’d like a ticket Vorrei pagare = I’d like to pay Vorrei una pizza = I’d like a pizza