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Jan 2023
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87: How to Have an Italian Accent, the Q...

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Want to sound more authentic when speaking Italian? Listen to discover the secrets of having an Italian accent.

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Today's Italian words:
Pausa = break
Auto = car
Opera = opera
Pizza = pizza
Panini = sandwiches
Responsabile = responsible

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