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

Dec 2022

#59: How to Write an Email in Italian

In this episode, we learn how to properly write an email in Italian. This lesson covers both formal language and informal language, with the appropriate words and phrases. Start learning Italian today! 1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/592. Downlo ... Show More

8m 7s

Jan 2025

#170: How to Use the Italian Word "Proprio"

Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1702. 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 43s

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

Oct 2024

#156: How to Use the Passato Remoto in Italian

Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1562. 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 55s

Jun 2024

#139: How to Use the Italian Word "Più"

Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1392. 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 51s

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

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

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

May 2024

#137: Fifteen Interchangeable Italian and English Words

Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/1372. 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 25s

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

185: Where in Italian: You’d Be Lost (Li...