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If you're learning Italian but feel like you can’t speak it yet, you’re not the only one. Here you have simple fixes to help you speak Italian more confidently. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Intermediate playlist on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSUz2ZXbn4iD7FPHWrpeDeQtWoVBnM-Cg Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/why-cant-i-speak-italian-yet Today's Italian words: Le app = The apps Un piano = A plan Parlo italiano = I speak Italian Un principiante = A beginner Sono principiante = I’m a beginner

_Learn the slang words Italians use everyday, from wishing good luck, to showing you’re annoyed, so you can follow real Italian conversations. _ 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Italian-slang Today's Italian words: Ciao ragazzi, tutto a posto? = Hi guys, all good? Sono cotto = I’m exhausted (lit. I’m cooked) Che figata! = How cool! Ieri ho fatto un giro in centro = I went for a walk in the center Ho mangiato un sacco di roba = I ate loads of stuff Non vedo l’ora di ritornare a Napoli = I can’t wait to go back to Naples

_Learn key Italian question words like “dove”, “quando”, and more to help you get the info you need while traveling in Italy. _ 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/question-words-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Quand’è l’ultimo treno? = When is the last train? Perché il supermercato è chiuso? = Why is the restaurant closed? Che cosa c’è in questo piatto? = What is there in this dish? Dov’è la stazione? = Where is the station? Chi è la guida? = Who is the guide? Quanto costa? = How much does it cost? Quale treno va a Firenze?= Which train goes to Florence?

How do you say “because” in Italian? It’s usually “perché”, but not always! Learn when and when not to use it in Italian. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/because-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Perché studi italiano? = Why do you study Italian? Perché ho origini italiane = Because I have Italian origins Perché la lingua è bella = Because the language is beautiful

Want to avoid getting replies in English when you’re speaking Italian? Here are our tips and key phrases to keep the conversation going! 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/advice-for-speaking-Italian Today's Italian words: In italiano, per favore! = In Italian, please! Sono principiante = I’m a beginner Vorrei provare in italiano, mi aiuta? = I’d like to try in Italian, can you help me? (formal) Vorrei provare in italiano, mi aiuti? = I’d like to try in Italian, can you help me? (informal) Grazie per la pazienza = Thank you for the patience Cos’è questo? = What is this?

You need Italian possessive adjectives in most everyday conversations. You’ll see how they work, when to use them and mistakes to avoid. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Italian-Possessive-Adjectives Today's Italian words: Noi italiani non condividiamo la nostra pizza = We Italians don’t share our pizza Noi inglesi non condividiamo la nostra birra = We English don’t share our beer È la mia pizza = It’s my pizza È la mia birra = It’s my beer

Here’s how to use "but" in Italian with ma, però, and more! Learn the differences between ma and però, plus other common Italian expressions. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/but-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Roma è bella ma è troppo grande = Rome is beautiful but it’s too big Questo ristorante è buono, ma un po’ caro = This restaurant is good, but a bit expensive Leggo molto, però = I read a lot, though

Learn how to say “I love you” in Italian, including a common mistake to avoid. You'll also learn terms of endearment and how to reply. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/I-love-you-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Anch’io ti amo tanto = I love you too Ciao amore, come stai? = Hello love, how are you? Tesoro, ti adoro! = Darling, I love you

You need Italian reflexive verbs for many things. Like talking about your daily routine, feelings and even saying your name. You’ll learn what they are and how to use them. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Italian-Reflexive-Verbs Today's Italian words: Mi sveglio = I wake up (lit. myself I wake) Mi alzo subito = I get up (lit. myself I rise) straight away Mi vesto = I get dressed (lit. myself I dress) Mi rilasso = I relax (lit. myself I relax) Mi faccio un caffè = I make myself a coffee

Learn how to say cold in Italian. You’ll see key phrases with the word cold, plus common mistakes to avoid. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Cold-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Che freddo! = How cold Hai freddo? = Are you cold? Non fa freddo = It’s not cold Muoio di freddo = I’m dying of cold

Learn how to say "nice to meet you" in Italian. You’ll see the formal and informal versions, plus how to reply if someone says it to you. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/nice-to-meet-you-Italian Today's Italian words: Piacere di conoscerti = Nice to meet you (informal) Piacere di conoscerla = Nice to meet you (formal) Piacere = Nice to meet you

There are loads of Italian words that are actually English. See how they’re used in travel, tech, entertainment, and more, plus tips on how to pronounce them the Italian way. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/English-Italian-words Today's Italian words: Prenotiamo il tour? = Shall we book the tour? Prendiamo un taxi? = Shall we take a taxi? Usiamo il computer? = Shall we use the computer? L’app non funziona = The app doesn’t work Non ho la password del WiFi = I don’t have the WiFi password Che stress! = How stressful!

Why in Italian is one simple word. Or you can learn a few extra really common ways to say why to make your Italian sound natural. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/why-in-Italian Today's Italian words: No, perché? = No, why? Perché il pesce ha un sapore delicato = Because fish has a delicate flavor Come mai non posso bere lo Spritz con la pizza? = How come I can’t drink spritz with pizza? Perché è dolce = Because it’s sweet E perché? = And why?

Ready to get serious about your Italian? This structured plan will help you learn Italian fast and improve your conversation skills in just three months! 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/learn-italian-fast Today's Italian words: La routine = (the) routine La pronuncia = (the) pronunciation È tutto = That’s all (lit. “it’s all”) Evvai! = Yey! Ben fatto = Well done Normale = Normal

How do you wish “Merry Christmas” to your Italian family or friends? Learn it quickly in this mini Italian lesson! 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/merry-christmas-in-italian Today's Italian words: Buon Natale = Merry Christmas Buone feste = Happy holidays Grazie, buon Natale anche a lei! = Thank you, Merry Christmas to you too! (formal) Grazie, buon Natale anche a te! = Thank you, Merry Christmas to you, too! (informal)

The passato prossimo is the perfect tense for conversations with Italians. See how it’s formed and when to use it so you can talk about the past. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/passato-prossimo-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Sono andato al parco = I have gone to the park Non ho preso il caffè = I haven’t had a coffee Ho lavorato un po’ = I’ve worked a bit

Learn the most common Italian Swear words that you won’t find in your textbook and how to use them (or not!) when talking to Italians. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Italian-swear-words Today's Italian words: Che due palle! = What a pain in the ass (lit. what 2 balls) Sei incazzato? = Are you pissed (off)? Merda! = Shit! Che cazzo! = What the f*ck!

Here you’ll find a list of the body parts in Italian that you really need to know. It’s everything you need for the pharmacy, everyday expressions and chats with Italians. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/body-parts-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Le spalle = Shoulders La schiena = Back Dare una mano = To give a hand Occhio! = Watch out!

Learn techniques to pronounce the most difficult Italian words. They’ll help you sound more natural and avoid making funny pronunciation mistakes! 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/difficult-Italian-words Today's Italian words: Ghiaccio = Ice Svegliare = To wake up Aglio = Garlic Cameriere = Waiter Aereo = Plane

"Andare" is used all the time in Italian—it’s hard to speak to Italians without it! Learn its present, past, and future tenses for everyday conversations. 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://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/andare-italian-verb Today's Italian words: Vado = I go Vai = You go Va = S/he goes Andiamo = We go Andate = You plural go Vanno = They go Vado al pub = I’m going to the pub Andiamo a Roma = We’re going to Rome