Learn Italian with Joy of Languages

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Where's the toilet? Two coffees please! How much is it? Learn the basics in bite-sized pieces with Katie and Matteo. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our You Tube Italian Channel to get more Italian lessons.

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20 episodes
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Tuesday · 10 min
238: Would you like something to drink? How to use “something” in Italian
Learn how to say "something" in Italian with “qualcosa”, plus everyday phrases you can use on your next trip to Italy.
July 21 · 14 min
237: Aperitivo in Italy: The Phrases You Need and How It Works
Learn how to order an aperitivo in Italy, from the drinks and snacks you'll get to the phrases you need.
July 14 · 15 min
236: Greetings in Italian to Help You Sound Friendly in Italy
Here, you’ll learn some of the most common greetings in Italian and when exactly you should use them.
July 7 · 13 min
235: How to Say "This" in Italian With Words Like "Questo" and "Questa"
"This" in Italian is an everyday word you’ll need for things like shopping and ordering food. But there are 4 ways to say it. Here’s when to use each one.
June 30 · 7 min
234: You’re (probably) using the wrong “sorry” in Italian
Learn how to say “sorry” in Italian with these 3 important words and when you should use each one.
June 23 · 13 min
233: Quiz: 5 Italian Phrases Tourists Often Get Wrong
Learn the most common Italian phrases that tourists get wrong and what to say instead so you can sound more natural in Italian.
June 16 · 15 min
232: Ordering Wine in Italy: Useful Phrases and Tips
Learn Italian phrases for ordering wine in Italy, plus cultural tips to help you choose, order and talk about wine like Italians do.
June 9 · 9 min
231: “Can We Stop Here?” And Other Phrases With Stop In Italian
Here you’ll learn 2 common ways to say stop in Italian and when to use them, plus practical phrases with stop that you can use in Italy.
June 2 · 10 min
230: Italian Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts When You Travel in Italy
Blend in more easily in Italy by following Italian etiquette. Learn about the dos and don’ts for eating, shopping, and socialising, plus some practical phrases.
May 26 · 8 min
Altrettanto: The Easiest Way To Reply in Italian
Not sure how to respond in Italian? You can use ‘altrettanto’ to have an instant reply in these everyday situations
May 19 · 16 min
229: How to Say Suitcase in Italian and Other Useful Phrases
Learn how to say “suitcase” in Italian and other useful words and phrases for travelling around Italy.
May 12 · 11 min
Italian Prepositions Made Easy: Tips and Tricks for Learners
Confused by Italian prepositions? Don't worry! Here you’ll learn them in a simple way, so you can feel more confident using them in conversation with Italians.
May 5 · 14 min
228: Jobs in Italian: Say What You Do or Did
Learn how to talk about your jobs in Italian, past or present, with words and phrases for this common conversation topic.
April 28 · 11 min
227: The Most Common Italian Words: How to Learn Italian Faster
You can use some of the most common Italian words to make lots of different phrases. Focusing on these words will help you learn Italian faster.
April 21 · 7 min
226: Great in Italian: Which Word Should You Use?
There’s not just one word for “great” in Italian that works every time. Here, you’ll learn the different ways to say “great” in Italian and when to use each one.
April 14 · 15 min
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.
April 7 · 18 min
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.
March 31 · 6 min
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.
March 24 · 12 min
222: Quiz time! Common Italian Phrases That Help You Connect with the Local
These common Italian phrases go beyond polite basics like “buongiorno” and “grazie” so you can connect with Italians and have friendly, everyday conversations.
March 17 · 19 min
221: Italian Verb Potere: How to Use It When in Italy
The Italian verb “potere” means “can”, but it doesn’t always work the same way. Learn how to use it correctly and avoid common mistakes.

Learn Italian with Joy of Languages

238: Would you like something to drink? How to use “something” in Italian

237: Aperitivo in Italy: The Phrases You Need and How It Works

236: Greetings in Italian to Help You Sound Friendly in Italy

235: How to Say "This" in Italian With Words Like "Questo" and "Questa"

234: You’re (probably) using the wrong “sorry” in Italian

233: Quiz: 5 Italian Phrases Tourists Often Get Wrong

232: Ordering Wine in Italy: Useful Phrases and Tips

231: “Can We Stop Here?” And Other Phrases With Stop In Italian

230: Italian Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts When You Travel in Italy

Altrettanto: The Easiest Way To Reply in Italian

229: How to Say Suitcase in Italian and Other Useful Phrases

Italian Prepositions Made Easy: Tips and Tricks for Learners

228: Jobs in Italian: Say What You Do or Did

227: The Most Common Italian Words: How to Learn Italian Faster

226: Great in Italian: Which Word Should You Use?

225: Dovere: “you have” to learn this Italian verb

224: Italian Adverbs: The Words That (Probabilmente) You’ll Need

223: With in Italian: Everyday Examples You’ll Hear in Italy

222: Quiz time! Common Italian Phrases That Help You Connect with the Local

221: Italian Verb Potere: How to Use It When in Italy