logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2024
8m 42s

152: Understand Italians When They Speak...

Joy of Languages
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Apr 14
225: Dovere: “you have” to learn this Italian verb
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 ... Show More
15m 45s
Apr 7
224: Italian Adverbs: The Words That (Probabilmente) You’ll Need
_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 ou ... Show More
18 m
Mar 31
223: With in Italian: Everyday Examples You’ll Hear in Italy
_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 ... Show More
6m 36s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2025
(#35) 3 BRAIN-FRIENDLY HACKS to bring joy and consistency to your Italian learning
Learning Italian doesn’t have to feel stressful or overwhelming!In this episode, I’ll share 3 neuroscience-backed tips that will help you learn Italian with more joy, ease, and consistency — so you can finally stay on track and become conversational before the year ends ✨If you’r ... Show More
27m 57s
May 2024
#137: Fifteen Interchangeable Italian and English Words
<p>In this episode, we learn fifteen common English words that are used in Italian, but they do have Italian counterparts. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their language understanding!</p><br><p>Start learning Italian today!</p><br><p>1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: ... Show More
5m 25s
Oct 2025
(#38) How to really say "I HAD" in Italian correctly (and use it NATURALLY in conversation)
Watch The Confident Italian Speaker Workshop✨ FREE 60-minute workshop for Italian learners who want to finally speak with confidence (without translating in their head)✨What you’ll learn inside:✅ How to actually remember Italian verbs when you speak (instead of blanking out)✅How ... Show More
25m 55s
Sep 2025
3 Italian idioms related to autumn | A Coffee Break with Michela
Michela from the Coffee Break Italian team is back with another espresso-style episode, in which she will help you improve your Italian vocabulary! ☕In this mini-lesson, you’ll learn three Italian idioms related to autumn:prendere in castagna 🌰 venir su come i funghi 🍄 avere sa ... Show More
6m 18s
Sep 2025
#207: Il Mercato e il Supermercato in Italia (Italian Only)
In Italia, la spesa si può fare sia al mercato che al supermercato. Nei mercati si trovano prodotti freschi, tipici e locali, ed è anche un momento di incontro sociale, soprattutto nelle piazze cittadine. I supermercati, invece, sono presenti ovunque e offrono più varietà.Start l ... Show More
6m 46s
Oct 2025
Non solo ‘in bocca al lupo’ - 8 Italian animal idioms | A Coffee Break with Michela
Ready to learn new idioms in Italian? In this mini espresso lesson, Michela explores some Italian idioms inspired by animals, gli animali. 🐾 Just like in English, animals in Italian are used to describe traits, habits, and everyday situations. You’ll learn how to say things like ... Show More
5m 41s
Jul 2024
Tips for Learning Italian - Make Friends and Find a Job in Italy, Avoid Apartment Hunting Nightmares, and Embrace the Italian Culture
Trying to learn Italian, dream of learning the language, or have Italian roots? Roberto Cittadini, an Italian teacher for 30 years, explains why learning the language is the key to unlocking Italy. Imagine understanding Italian conversations around you, appreciating the culture m ... Show More
36m 42s
Nov 2025
(#39) When "BELLO" doesn't mean "BEAUTIFUL" in Italian
Did you know that in Italian, “bello” doesn’t always mean “beautiful”? 🤔In this episode, you will learn how bello can completely change its meaning depending on the context, and why translating it literally from English often leads to confusion👉🏻 You’ll learn:When bello means ... Show More
12 m
Jan 2025
#426 - How I Use CONNECTORS and FILLERS to Speak English More Fluently — Learn This to Stop Sounding Like a Robot in English
tail spinning
33m 56s