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 190
Learn Italian with Italian Books: What (Not) to Do
Is reading Italian books a good idea? We think so, if you pick the right ones. Here are 5 tips on what you should be reading in Italian.

Episode 189
Happy birthday in Italian: 24 common phrases and traditions
How do you say “Happy birthday” in Italian? Learn the phrases Italians actually use, pronunciation tips, and 2 quite unique birthday traditions.

Episode 188
How to Say and Use “Let’s Go” in Italian
There’s one simple way to say “let’s go” in Italian, but you’ll also want to know how to say (and use) the other expressions that Italians use all the time.

Episode 187
Italian Restaurant Phrases Most Tourists Don’t Understand
What Italian restaurant phrases will you actually hear in Italy? Learn what waiters really say, plus some cultural tips.

Episode 186
Have Fun in Italian: The Right (and Wrong) Way to Say It
How do you say have fun in Italian? Spoiler: you don’t even use the word have. Learn the right (and wrong) phrases to use instead.

Episode 185
Where in Italian: You’d Be Lost (Literally) Without It
You’ll need “where” in Italian to ask really useful questions. Here, you’ll see how to pronounce it the right way and use it in common phrases.

Episode 184
Most common ways to say Congratulations in Italian
How do you say “congratulations” in Italian? Here you’ll find the most common phrases you can use right away to congratulate your Italian friends or relatives.

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!

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.

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.

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