Sep 15

How to answer COME STAI in Italian (and 3 common mistakes to avoid)

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 Subscri ... Show More

9m 28s

Sep 8

241: How to Say Welcome in Italian and Avoid a Very Common Mistake

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 Sub ... Show More

7 m

Sep 1

240: How to Speak Italian Without Anyone to Practise With

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 chann ... Show More

10m 30s

Mar 2022

Ciao! Warmup Episode 1 - How are you?

Welcome!In this episode we have the basic greetings, and the words for "hello" and "how are you" in Italian!Dialogue:- Ciao! Come stai? - Bene, Grazie! E tu?- Molto Bene, Grazie!- Ciao!!- Arrivederci, ciao! .. For more Italian Grammar episodes, and to listen ad-free: https://patr ... Show More

2m 48s

Feb 2022

#19: Twenty Ways to Say Thank You and You Are Welcome

To say “thank you” in Italian, we can simply say “grazie”. To say “you are welcome”, we can use “prego”. There are also more advanced expressions we can use in place of these basic Italian words. Start learning Italian today! 1. Download this episode's quic ... Show More

8m 37s

Jan 2015

CBI 1-01 | Saying ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ in Italian

Take your first steps in learning Italian with teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca. In this lesson you’ll learn to say “hello” and ask the question “how are you?” You’ll also learn some appropriate answers for this question, and discover more about Italian cu ... Show More

22m 3s

Nov 2025

#217: Sixteen Italian Exclamations to Sound More Expressive

Italian exclamations like "Che bello! and "Accidenti!" make your reactions sound more expressive. They help you respond to both positive and negative situations in everyday conversations.Start learning Italian today!1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.c ... Show More

6m 56s

Oct 2023

‘Tu’ and ‘Lei’ - How to navigate informal and formal Italian | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.01

Welcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show! Have you ever wondered whether to use 'tu' and 'Lei' when addressing someone in Italian? By the end of this episode, you'll sound more like a native speaker in your conversations!➡️ Click here to access the blog ... Show More

14 m

Feb 2015

CBI 1-02 | Greetings in Italian

Join Mark, Katie and Francesca in the latest lesson of Coffee Break Italian. In this lesson you’ll learn to greet people at different times of the day. You’ll also learn to introduce yourself and ask the question “what is your name?”This season of Coffee Break Italian features a ... Show More

20m 39s

Sep 2025

#210: How to Use "Finché", "Finché Non", and "Fino A" in Italian

These three little Italian expressions "finché", "finché non", and "fino a" look and sound similar, and even translate in similar ways, but each has its own distinct use. Learning their differences helps you avoid mistakes and speak correctly in Italian.Start learning Italian tod ... Show More

6m 16s

89: How to answer COME STAI in Italian (...