Learn Italian with Joy of Languages

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231 episodes
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2017/03/18
Latest episode
2026/04/21
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13 min.
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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. 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/great-in-italian 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!
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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. 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/dovere-in-italian 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
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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. _ Sign up to our newsletter and get a weekly lesson: 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-adverbs 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)
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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. _ 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/with-in-Italian 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
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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. _ 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-connect-locals 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
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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. 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-verb-potere 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)
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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. _ 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/never-in-Italian 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
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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. _ 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/some-in-italian 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
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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. _ 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/airport-in-italian Today's Italian words: Il gate è aperto = The gate is open I posti = The seats I bagagli = The luggage Aereo = Plane
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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. 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/Amazing-in-Italian 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
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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. _ 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/valentines-day-in-italian 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
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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. 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/magari-in-italian 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
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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! 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/essere-vs-stare 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
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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. 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/without-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Senza glutine = Without gluten Senza carne = Without meat Un volo senza scalo = A flight without a layover
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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. 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?
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4.8 out of 5
902 reviews
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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