Learn Italian Podcast

Where's the toilet? Two coffees please! How much is it? Learn the basics in bite-sized pieces with Katie and Matteo.

Episode 212

The Best Way to Learn Italian (In Our Humble Opinion)

The best way to learn Italian doesn’t involve memorizing verb lists. Here are 7 effective techniques (in our humble opinion) to get better and better at Italian.

30 Dec 2025
12 min 08 sec

Episode 211

Italian Verb Sapere (To Know): When and How to Use It

Learn how to use the Italian verb “sapere” in everyday situations, like asking for info or chatting with locals, plus the common mistakes to avoid.

23 Dec 2025
18 min 22 sec

Episode 210

Happy New Year in Italian: What to Say and How to Reply

Here are the most common phrases to say and reply to Happy New Year in Italian. You’ll also learn about some unique Italian New Year traditions.

16 Dec 2025
07 min 27 sec

Episode 209

Family in Italian: 26 Words To Talk About Your Famiglia

Family is very important in Italy. Learn how to talk about family in Italian with key words and phrases, plus common mistakes to avoid.

09 Dec 2025
14 min 41 sec

Episode 208

Italian Dialects: Why it Helps to Know About Them

They don’t just speak Italian in Italy, there are dialects too. Learn common words and phrases from Italian dialects to understand locals better.

02 Dec 2025
11 min 34 sec

Episode 207

Italian Conjugation of Dire (To Say, To Tell)

Learn the Italian conjugation of dire (to say, to tell) in the present, past, and future tense, plus common mistakes and useful phrases.

25 Nov 2025
14 min 37 sec

Episode 206

Ordering Coffee in Italian: Tips for Your Next Trip to Italy

There are very specific types of coffee in Italy. Learn how to order coffee in Italian the Italian way, so you can avoid classic tourist mistakes.

18 Nov 2025
14 min 13 sec

Episode 205

Italian Indefinite Articles: Un, Una, Uno, and Un’

Italian indefinite articles (or words for “a” and “an”) can be tricky in Italian because there are four ways to say them. Here’s how to use each one.

11 Nov 2025
14 min 11 sec

Episode 204

Italian Verb Venire (To Come): When and How to Use it

The Italian verb venire (to come) pops up all the time in Italian. See how to use it in the present, past and future tenses.

04 Nov 2025
15 min 31 sec

Episode 203

Get Well Soon in Italian: 7 Friendly Phrases

Learn how to say “get well soon” in Italian with these 7 friendly phrases. Perfect for showing care and connecting with Italians.

28 Oct 2025
7 min 49 sec

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