Jul 8

191: You in Italian: Formal vs. Informal Explained

_Learn the three forms of “you” in Italian and when to use each one, so you get the right tone every time you’re chatting with Italians. _ Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our ne ... Show More

25m 36s

Jul 1

190: Do You Have to Read Books to Learn Italian? Yes and No.

_Is reading Italian books a good idea? We think so, if you pick the right ones. Here are 5 tips on what you should be reading in Italian. _ Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our n ... Show More

9m 51s

Jun 24

189: Everything You Need to Join a Birthday in Italy

How do you say “Happy birthday” in Italian? Learn the phrases Italians actually use, pronunciation tips, and 2 quite unique birthday traditions. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to ... Show More

14m 26s

May 2020

False Friends Between Italian and English - Falsi Amici Tra Italiano e Inglese

Ciao a tutti e bentornati nel mio podcast, nell’episodio di oggi parliamo di "Falsi Amici Linguistici", un "falso amico" in linguistica è una parola di una lingua che assomiglia morfologicamente e foneticamente ad un'altra parola di un'altra lingua ma con un significato diverso. ... Show More

17m 19s

May 1

#189: Il Calcio e gli Ultras (Italian Only)

Il calcio è lo sport più amato in Italia e rappresenta molto più di una semplice competizione: è un fenomeno sociale che unisce le persone e rafforza il senso di appartenenza. Gli ultras, tifosi organizzati e appassionati, contribuiscono all’atmosfera dello stadio. Start learning ... Show More

6m 6s

May 27

How to Tell Time | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep6

In today’s episode, we learn how to tell time in Italian. Elisa shares typical opening and closing times in Italy and why travelers should get familiar with the 24 hour clock before an Italian getaway.But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subsc ... Show More

31m 54s

Aug 2024

#150: How to Use the Italian Words “Ancora” and “Già”

Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1502. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠ The g ... Show More

6m 3s

Sep 2019

CBI Mag 1.06 | Ti viene voglia di ballare?

It's time for a new episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine and in this episode Francesca and Mark talk about their summer breaks and where they travelled to. The text for this episode focuses on the traditional Italian dance, la Tarantella, and there's an interesting questi ... Show More

28m 10s

Oct 2019

CBI Mag 1.08 | A Carnevale ogni scherzo vale

In this episode of the Coffee Break Magazine we're heading to the north of Italy to the town of Ivrea, known for its peculiar way of celebrating Carnevale. Our listener's question in this episode comes from Zack and concerns the tricky word mica which seems to pepper the conversa ... Show More

34m 38s

Jun 24

Cars and Driving | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep10

In today’s episode, we learn all about driving in Italy and follow Kristi as she rents a car and stops for directions. Elisa also helps us decode Italian road signs and driving rules in Italy.But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to o ... Show More

32m 37s

Jul 2024

#144: Useful Italian Phrases You Need at the Bank

Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1442. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠ The g ... Show More

5m 22s

Mar 2025

Clip "Italian Words That Mean Something Different in the U.S. and Italy" from Episode 7

This clip is from Episode 7: "Tips for Learning Italian - Make Friends and Find a Job in Italy, Avoid Apartment Hunting Nightmares, and Embrace the Italian Culture" Find the full episode here: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube In the full episode, Roberto Cittadini, an Italian teach ... Show More

3m 52s

Jul 2024

#142: Phrases for Getting a Haircut in Italy

Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1422. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠ The g ... Show More

5m 32s

178: 8 Italian Slang Words You’ll Actual...