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 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

Episode 202

9 Everyday Italian Words Most Tourists Don’t Understand

Some Italian words confuse tourists because they’re hard to translate. Find out the meanings of these 9 everyday, untranslatable Italian words and expressions.

21 Oct 2025
18 min 05 sec

Episode 201

So in Italian: There Are Actually 3 Ways to Say It!

There are actually 3 ways to say so in Italian: quindi, allora and così. Find out when you should use each one so your Italian can sound more natural.

14 Oct 2025
13 min 47 sec

Episode 200

Fare, Andare, Venire: Italian Irregular Verbs You Need

You need the Italian irregular verbs fare, andare and venire for all kinds of conversations. Learn their forms to use them correctly and avoid mistakes.

07 Oct 2025
17 min 11 sec

Episode 199

How Do You Say Yummy in Italian? (Hint: It’s Not Delizioso)

How do you say yummy in Italian? Learn the everyday, common expressions Italians use so you can join their food chats (and why you shouldn’t say delizioso).

30 Sep 2025
7 min 10 sec

Episode 198

Dare: How to Use This Important Italian Verb

Dare is one of the most common Italian words. Learn how to conjugate it in the present, past and future and how to use it in common Italian expressions.

23 Sep 2025
12 min 45 sec

Episode 197

Good Luck in Italian: What to Say and How to Reply

Italians have lots of fun ways to say and reply to “good luck” in Italian. Here, you’ll find out what they are so you can start using them in Italy.

09 Sep 2025
11 min 10 sec

Episode 196

Why You Can Understand Italian But Can't Speak It

If you understand Italian but find it hard to speak, you’re not alone. Here are 5 common reasons and easy tips to help you get better at speaking Italian.

02 Sep 2025
14 min 26 sec

Episode 195

50 Italian Words and Phrases To Know For Your Next Trip

50 useful Italian words and phrases to know to get around Italy. From shopping and eating out to chatting and getting information.

26 Aug 2025
13 min 01 sec

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