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Learn Italian with Joy of Languages
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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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235: How to Say "This" in Italian With Words Like "Questo" and "Questa"
1w ago00:13:27Tap to summarizeThis 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?
Transcribe →234: You’re (probably) using the wrong “sorry” in Italian
2w ago00:07:37Tap to summarize_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) **
Transcribe →233: Quiz: 5 Italian Phrases Tourists Often Get Wrong
3w ago00:13:29Tap to summarize_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
Transcribe →232: Ordering Wine in Italy: Useful Phrases and Tips
4w ago00:15:59Tap to summarizeLearn 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
Transcribe →231: “Can We Stop Here?” And Other Phrases With Stop In Italian
Jun 900:09:10Tap to summarize_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
Transcribe →230: Italian Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts When You Travel in Italy
Jun 200:10:08Tap to summarizeBlend 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?
Transcribe →Altrettanto: The Easiest Way To Reply in Italian
May 2600:08:23Tap to summarizeNot 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 lavoro= Good luck with your work (lit. good work)
Transcribe →229: How to Say Suitcase in Italian and Other Useful Phrases
May 1900:16:35Tap to summarize_Learn how to say “suitcase” in Italian and other useful words and phrases for travelling around 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/suitcase-in-italian Today's Italian words: Dobbiamo fare le valigie = We need to pack (lit. do the suitcases) Il mio zaino è pronto = My backpack is ready La crema solare = Sun cream Il fon = Hairdryer Una giacca leggera = A light jacket Delle scarpe comode = Some light shoes
Transcribe →Italian Prepositions Made Easy: Tips and Tricks for Learners
May 1200:11:50Tap to summarizeConfused by Italian prepositions? Don't worry! Here you’ll learn them in a simple way, so you can feel more 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”)
Transcribe →228: Jobs in Italian: Say What You Do or Did
May 500:14:46Tap to summarizeLearn how to talk about your jobs in Italian, past or present, with words and phrases for this common conversation topic. 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/Jobs-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Sono in pensione = I’m retired Sono in pensione, ma ero insegnante = I’m retired, but I was a teacher Che lavoro fai = What job do you do? Sono video editor = I’m a video editor Sei anche cuoco = You’re also a cook Sei anche manager, insegnante, cameraman = You’re also a manager, teacher, cameraman Ero grafico = I was a graphic designer
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