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2017/03/18
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2026/09/29
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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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I have hot! 7 common expressions with AVERE in Italian
2026/09/29
Careful when saying “I’m hot” in Italian! Why? Find out how to avoid embarrassing mistakes by learning these expressions with AVERE (have) in Italian.
Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school
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Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/avere-in-italian
Today's Italian words:
Ho caldo = I'm hot
Ho freddo = I'm cold
Ho 40 anni = I'm 40
Ho sete = I'm thirsty
Ho fame = I'm hungry
Ho sonno = I'm sleepy
Ho paura = I'm scared
242: Learn How to Say “No” in Italian and Still Sound Nice
2026/09/22
Knowing how to say no in Italian is useful, but "no" alone can sound too blunt. Learn natural Italian phrases to soften “no” and sound more friendly.
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/no-in-Italian
Today's Italian words:
Forse/magari un altro giorno = Maybe another day
Forse/magari domani = Maybe tomorrow
No, non penso = No, I don’t think so
How to answer COME STAI in Italian (and 3 common mistakes to avoid)
2026/09/15
How should you reply when someone asks “Ciao, come stai?”. Learn how to avoid simple mistakes when answering this classic Italian conversation opener.
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/come-stai-in-italian
Today's Italian words:
Come stai= How are you?
Bene, bene= well, well
Bene, grazie= well, thank you
Tutto bene= everything’s well
241: How to Say Welcome in Italian and Avoid a Very Common Mistake
2026/09/08
Welcome in Italian isn't just one word. There are 4 ways to say it. In this episode, you’ll learn when to use each one and other friendly Italian phrases.
Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1
Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/welcome-in-Italian
Today's Italian words:
Ciao Matteo, benvenuto = Hi Matteo, welcome
Ciao Katie, benvenuta = Hi Katie, welcome
Benvenuta, prego = Welcome (to one woman), please come in
240: How to Speak Italian Without Anyone to Practise With
2026/09/01
Want to speak Italian but don't have anyone to practise with? Here are 3 things you can do to practise Italian by yourself.
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-by-yourself
Today's Italian words:
Bevo un caffè = I’m drinking a coffee
Ascolto la musica = I’m listening to music
239: 3 Ways to Say “Not a Problem” in Italian to Sound Friendly
2026/08/25
Learn how to say “not a problem” in Italian with 3 friendly phrases and when to use each one.
Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1
Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/not-a-problem-in-Italian
Today's Italian words:
Tranquilla, non c’è problema = No worries (lit. calm, female), no problem (lit. there is no problem)
Non ti preoccupare = Don’t worry (lit. don’t yourself preoccupy)
238: Would you like something to drink? How to use “something” in Italian
2026/07/28
Learn how to say "something" in Italian with “qualcosa”, plus everyday phrases you can use on your next trip to 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/something-in-Italian
Find the YouTube playlist for your level: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSUz2ZXbn4iBr_30QKaIhBuIjcfVnMft7
Today's Italian words:
Volete qualcosa da bere? = Do you (plural) want something to drink?
Volete qualcosa da mangiare? = Do you (plural) want something to eat?
Avete qualcosa di tipico? = Do you (plural) have something typical?
Avete qualcosa di vegetariano? = Do you (plural) have something vegetarian?
237: Aperitivo in Italy: The Phrases You Need and How It Works
2026/07/21
Learn how to order an aperitivo in Italy, from the drinks and snacks you'll get to the phrases you need.
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/aperitivo-in-Italy
Today's Italian words:
Siete pronti? = Are you (plural) ready?
Avete deciso = Have you (plural) decided?
Cosa vi porto? = What can I get you?
Per me uno spritz = For me a spritz
Vi porto anche degli stuzzichini? = Can I also get you (plural) some snacks?
236: Greetings in Italian to Help You Sound Friendly in Italy
2026/07/14
_Here, you’ll learn some of the most common greetings in Italian and when exactly you should use them. _
Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1
Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/greetings-in-Italian
For more details on how it works to use "you" in Italian phrases like_ che bello vederti_ ("how lovely to see you"), you can listen to our podcast: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/direct-object-pronouns-italian-mi-ti-lo-la-ci-vi-li-le-2
Today's Italian words:
Che bello vederti! = How lovely to see you!
Ciao Mike, come stai? = Hi Mike, how are you? (informal)
Piacere di conoscerti = Nice to meet you (informal)
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235: How to Say "This" in Italian With Words Like "Questo" and "Questa"
2026/07/07
This in Italian is an everyday word you’ll need for things like shopping and ordering food. But there are 4 ways to say it. Here’s when to use each one.
Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1
Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/this-in-Italian
Today's Italian words:
Questa camicia e questi pantaloni = This shirt and these trousers
Ho comprato queste scarpe = I bought these shoes
Vorrei questo formaggio = I'd like this cheese
Quanto costa questa borsa? = How much does this bag cost?
Questi posti sono liberi? = Are these seats free?
Queste pizze sono vegetariane? = Are these pizzas vegetarian?
234: You’re (probably) using the wrong “sorry” in Italian
2026/06/30
_Learn how to say “sorry” in Italian with these 3 important words and when you should use each one. _
Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1
Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/sorry-in-Italian
Today's Italian words:
Mi dispiace tanto = I’m so sorry
Mi dispiace per questo = I’m sorry about (lit. for) that
Scusa per il ritardo = Sorry for being late (lit. for the lateness)
Scusi per il ritardo = Sorry (formal) for being late (lit. for the lateness)
**
233: Quiz: 5 Italian Phrases Tourists Often Get Wrong
2026/06/23
_Learn the most common Italian phrases that tourists get wrong and what to say instead so you can sound more natural in Italian. _
Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1
Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Italian-phrases-tourists-get-wrong
For our episode on how to say yummy in Italian: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Yummy-in-Italian
Today's Italian words:
L’albergo è in centro = The hotel is in the city centre
Vorrei un tavolo per stasera. Siamo in tre = I’d like a table for this evening. There are three of us
C’è una farmacia in zona? = Is there a pharmacy in the area?
Questo risotto è buonissimo = This risotto is delicious
A Milano fa troppo caldo oggi = In Milan it’s too hot today
232: Ordering Wine in Italy: Useful Phrases and Tips
2026/06/16
Learn Italian phrases for ordering wine in Italy, plus cultural tips to help you choose, order and talk about wine like Italians do.
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-for-ordering-wine
Today's Italian words:
Ordiniamo una bottiglia di vino? = Shall we order a bottle of wine?
Prendiamo due calici? = Shall we get (lit. take) two glasses?
Possiamo provare il vino della casa = We can try the house wine
Con gli asparagi forse si abbina meglio il bianco = With asparagus maybe white pairs better
231: “Can We Stop Here?” And Other Phrases With Stop In Italian
2026/06/09
_Here you’ll learn 2 common ways to say stop in Italian and when to use them, plus practical phrases with stop that you can use 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/stop-in-Italian
Today's Italian words:
Mi fermo qui? = Shall I stop here?
Mi fermo qui un secondo = I’m going to stop here for a second
Ci possiamo fermare qui? = Can we stop here?
Basta, grazie = That’s enough, thank you
230: Italian Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts When You Travel in Italy
2026/06/02
Blend in more easily in Italy by following Italian etiquette. Learn about the dos and don’ts for eating and socialising, plus some practical phrases.
Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1
Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Italian-etiquette
Today's Italian words:
Salute! = Cheers!
Vorrei provare un piatto tipico = I’d like to try a typical dish
Vorrei prenotare per le otto = I’d look to book for eight o’clock
Grazie per la bella serata = Thank you for the lovely evening
Sono vegetariano, cosa mi consiglia? = I’m vegetarian, what do you recommend for me?
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Coty120203 2026/06/02
Grazie!
the best podcast for learning!!! thank you for making this podcast!!
dbAkeRT 2026/05/08
Simple and straightforward. Elegant.
I listen to lots of podcast about languages. I really like “learn Italian with Joy languages“ because it’s Elegant and you hear both sides of the lang...
Kama_Kamelion 2026/04/22
Grazie
After visiting Italy last fall, my desire is to go back, maybe even to live there at some point. I love these short episodes that pack a punch, I'm al...
JennyLynn2173 2026/04/14
Bello!!! Such a wonderful podcast for learning Italian! Thank you!!!!
Bello!!!
C.L.BIRD 2026/04/09
Lovely learning podcast!
I’ve been listening to this podcast for a few months and it’s become a part of my daily routine. The way Katie and Matteo teach is just the right amou...
Turtles and sneetches 2026/03/24
Very helpful in real world situations
I follow Joy of Languages on YouTube also and find their lessons useful.
Coledig 2026/03/20
Just the right size for consumption
I found this podcast by accident while looking to learn Italian. I love that it is in short increments so that I can consume it easily on a short car...
GLCMACL 2026/03/17
The way to truly understand and learn
Have been trying to learn for months. Feeling I have a much better understanding of the basics. Duolingo is silly but it can help minimal vocab. Other...
Gregory 0720 2026/03/15
Bravo!
Grazie mille. This is podcast is very helpful for learning Italian. I listen every day. Their videos on YouTube are a lot of fun and educational as...
hearher2222 2026/03/11
Modern
Interesting!
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