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 183

Stop Translating in Your Head! Think and Speak in Italian

Learn to think and speak in Italian without translating in your head. Improve your fluency and confidence with 5 practical tips that work for beginners, too!

29 Apr 2025
10 min 36 sec

Episode 182

What do little Italian words like allora and anche mean?

You need Italian words like "allora" and "anche" in most everyday conversations. You'll see how they work so you can use them and speak more naturally.

22 Apr 2025
14 min 36 sec

Episode 181

The 3 Meanings of Si In Italian

What does “si” mean in Italian? Learn its three meanings and how to use it in every day conversations.

15 Apr 2025
14 min 37 sec

Episode 180

Water in Italian: How to Say It and Order It

Learn the word for water in Italian and how to order it with key phrases and cultural tips.

08 Apr 2025
7 min 37 sec

Episode 179

Why Can’t I Speak Italian Yet? (And How to Fix It!)

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.

01 Apr 2025
11 min 32 sec

Episode 178

52 Italian Slang Words You’ll Actually Hear in Italy

Learn the slang words Italians use everyday, from wishing good luck, to showing you’re annoyed, so you can follow real Italian conversations.

25 Mar 2025
14 min 55 sec

Episode 177

Question Words in Italian: The 8 You Need

Learn key Italian question words like “dove”, “quando”, and more to help you get the info you need while traveling in Italy.

18 Mar 2025
20 min 32 sec

Episode 176

Because in Italian: How to Use Perché

How do you say “because” in Italian? It’s usually “perché”, but not always! Learn when and when not to use it in Italian.

11 Mar 2025
7 min 05 sec

Episode 175

Advice for Speaking Italian (and not getting Englished)

Want to avoid getting replies in English when you’re speaking Italian? Here are our tips and key phrases to keep the conversation going!

04 Mar 2025
15 min 10 sec

Episode 174

Italian Possessive Adjectives: how to use mio, tuo, suo…

You need Italian possessive adjectives in most everyday conversations. You’ll see how they work, when to use them and mistakes to avoid.

25 Feb 2025
13 min 48 sec

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