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 217

How (and When) to Say Amazing in Italian

How do you say “amazing” in Italian? Here you’ll learn the best word to use, a few common alternatives, and tips on when Italians would actually use them.

17 Feb 2026
7 min 49 sec

Episode 216

Valentine’s Day in Italian: Phrases and Italian Traditions

In this post, you’ll learn how to talk about Valentine’s Day in Italian with useful words and phrases. You’ll also see the unique ways Italians celebrate it.

10 Feb 2026
13 min 30 sec

Episode 215

Magari in Italian: What it Means and How to Use It

Find out what “magari” in Italian means and how to use it when travelling, with natural phrases Italians actually say.

03 Feb 2026
12 min 53 sec

Episode 214

Without in Italian: How to Use Senza

Understand how to use "without" in Italian with practical phrases for everyday situations, like choosing hotels, getting transport and eating out.

20 Jan 2026
6 min 50 sec

Episode 213

3 Italian Words for Beautiful That Italians Actually Use

Here are 3 common Italian words for beautiful that Italians actually say. You’ll also learn how you can use them in useful phrases for getting around Italy.

06 Jan 2026
16 min 23 sec

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

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