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Sep 2
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196: Why You Can Understand Italian But ...

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_If you understand Italian but find it hard to speak, you’re not alone. Here are 5 common reasons and easy tips to help you get better at speaking Italian. _

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Today's Italian words:
Scusi, un minuto = Excuse me (formal), one minute
Provo in italiano = I’ll try in Italian
Tutto bene = All good
Ci vediamo = See you later

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