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2017/03/18
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2026/04/21
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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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226: Great in Italian: Which Word Should You Use?
2026/04/21
There’s not just one word for “great” in Italian that works every time. Here, you’ll learn the different ways to say “great” in Italian and when to use each one.
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Today's Italian words:
Ottima idea! = Great idea!
È un ottimo ristorante = It’s a great restaurant
Ordiniamo una pizza? Perfetto! = Shall we order a pizza? Perfect!
225: Dovere: “you have” to learn this Italian verb
2026/04/14
Learn how to use dovere in Italian to say what you “have to”, “must” or “should” do, with common phrases and real-life situations you’ll come across in Italy.
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Deve cambiare treno = You (formal) have to change train
Dobbiamo comprare i biglietti per Napoli = We have to buy the tickets for Naples
Devo pagare qui? = Do I have to pay here?
Devi prenotare online = You have to book online
Devo fare molte cose = I have to do lots of things
224: Italian Adverbs: The Words That (Probabilmente) You’ll Need
2026/04/07
_Italian adverbs help you add more detail and meaning to your Italian. Here are some of the most common Italian adverbs for everyday conversation and how to use them. _
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Today's Italian words:
Gli italiani parlano velocemente = Italians speak quickly
In Italia viaggio facilmente in treno = In Italy, I travel easily by train
Generalmente bevo un cappuccino = I generally drink a cappuccino
Probabilmente sono negata = I am probably hopeless (feminine)
223: With in Italian: Everyday Examples You’ll Hear in Italy
2026/03/31
_Learn how to use “with” in Italian to get around Italy, from ordering food and drink to booking places to stay. _
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Una margherita con funghi = A margherita with mushrooms
Un toast con prosciutto = A toasted sandwich with ham
Un hotel con parcheggio = A hotel with parking
Un appartamento con aria condizionata = An apartment with air conditioning
Un treno con cambio a Bologna = A train with a change in Bologna
222: Quiz time! Common Italian Phrases That Help You Connect with the Local
2026/03/24
_These common Italian phrases go beyond polite basics like “buongiorno” and “grazie” so you can connect with Italians and have friendly, everyday conversations. _
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Today's Italian words:
Nessun problema = No problem
Grazie per l’aiuto = Thanks for the help
Davvero? = Really?
Volentieri = I’d love to
Scherzo = Just kidding
221: Italian Verb Potere: How to Use It When in Italy
2026/03/17
The Italian verb “potere” means “can”, but it doesn’t always work the same way. Learn how to use it correctly and avoid common mistakes.
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Today's Italian words:
Posso? = Can I? / May I?
Possiamo andare = We can go
Puoi prenotare un tavolo per stasera = You can reserve a table for tonight (singular, informal)
Potete lasciare le valigie qui= You can leave your luggage here (plural)
220: How to Say Never in Italian (While Playing Two Truths and a Lie)
2026/03/10
_In this post, you’ll learn how to say never in Italian using mai, including how to use it in common expressions and the past tense. _
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Today's Italian words:
Non faccio mai colazione a casa = I never have (lit. “do”) breakfast at home
Non brindo mai con l’acqua = I never say cheers with water
Non vado mai in spiaggia in estate = I never go to the beach in summer
219: Some Vino, Some Pizza…How to Say Some in Italian
2026/03/03
_“Some” comes up all the time in Italy, like when you’re shopping or ordering food. Learn how to say it in Italian with words like “del”, “dei”, “delle” and more. _
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Today's Italian words:
Degli stuzzichini = some snacks
Chiedo delle patatine, delle olive e dei taralli = I’ll ask for some potato chips, some olives and some taralli
Della pizza = some pizza
Dell’acqua = some water
218: Airport in Italian: Phrases You Need When Flying in Italy
2026/02/24
_In this post, you’ll learn useful words and phrases for the airport in Italian. They’ll make it easier to ask for help and understand the Italian around you. _
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Today's Italian words:
Il gate è aperto = The gate is open
I posti = The seats
I bagagli = The luggage
Aereo = Plane
217: Amazing in Italian: How (and most importantly when) to say it
2026/02/17
How do you say “amazing” in Italian? Here you’ll learn the best word to use, a few common alternatives, and tips on when Italians would actually use them.
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Today's Italian words:
Questo risotto è fantastico = This risotto is amazing
Questa focaccia è fantastica = This focaccia is amazing
Fantastico! - Amazing!
È fantastico - That’s (lit. it is) amazing
216: Valentine’s Day in Italian: Phrases and Italian Traditions
2026/02/10
_In this post, you’ll learn how to talk about Valentine’s Day in Italian with useful words and phrases. You’ll also see the unique ways Italians celebrate it. _
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Today's Italian words:
Festeggiamo San Valentino = We celebrate Valentine’s Day
Non festeggiamo San Valentino = We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day
Buon San Valentino = Happy Valentine’s Day
Regalare i fiori = To gift flowers
Regalare i cioccolatini = To gift little chocolates
215: Magari in Italian: What it Means and How to Use It
2026/02/03
Find out what “magari” in Italian means and how to use it when travelling, with natural phrases Italians actually say.
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Today's Italian words:
Magari possiamo pranzare in quel ristorante sulla spiaggia = Maybe we can have lunch at that restaurant on the beach
Magari troviamo un tavolo comunque = Maybe we’ll find a table anyway
Magari c'è un tavolo per due = Maybe there’s a table for two
Essere VS stare: Two Verbs That Confuse a Lot of Learners
2026/01/27
In Italian, there are two verbs that mean “to be”: essere and stare. When should you use each one? Find out in this simple guide!
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Today's Italian words:
Sono felice = I'm happy
Sono italiano = I'm Italian (m)
Sono alto = I'm tall (m)
Sono qui = I'm here
Sto bene = I’m well
Sto male = I’m not well, literally “I’m bad”
Sto meglio = I’m better
Stare con le persone = to spend time with people, literally “to stay with people”
Stare con la famiglia = to spend time with the family, literally “to stay with the family”
Stare zitto = to be quiet, to shut up
Stare fermo = to stay still
Stare attento = to pay attention, literally “to stay attentive”
Stare calmo = to stay calm
214: Without in Italian: How to Use Senza
2026/01/20
Understand how to use "without" in Italian with practical phrases for everyday situations, like choosing hotels, getting transport and eating out.
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Today's Italian words:
Senza glutine = Without gluten
Senza carne = Without meat
Un volo senza scalo = A flight without a layover
3 Italian Ways to Say Please (and When to Use Them)
2026/01/13
Do Italians say please? Learn the 3 most authentic ways to be polite in Italian.
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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?
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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!
Boy Svou Mom 2026/03/11
Excellent Learning Tool!
I have been trying to learn some basic Italian for a trip to Italy this summer but have been frustrated with some of the nuances of the language. Kati...
Ess Cards 2026/02/19
Too great ...buonissimo
Katie and Matteo are fantastic. They actually make learning fun and entertaining. I highly recommend.
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