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  • 241: How to Say Welcome in Italian and Avoid a Very Common Mistake
    2026/09/08

    Welcome in Italian isn't just one word. There are 4 ways to say it. In this episode, you’ll learn when to use each one and other friendly Italian phrases.

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    Today's Italian words:
    Ciao Matteo, benvenuto = Hi Matteo, welcome
    Ciao Katie, benvenuta = Hi Katie, welcome
    Benvenuta, prego = Welcome (to one woman), please come in

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    7 分
  • 240: How to Speak Italian Without Anyone to Practise With
    2026/09/01

    Want to speak Italian but don't have anyone to practise with? Here are 3 things you can do to practise Italian by yourself.

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    Today's Italian words:
    Bevo un caffè = I’m drinking a coffee
    Ascolto la musica = I’m listening to music

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    11 分
  • 239: 3 Ways to Say “Not a Problem” in Italian to Sound Friendly
    2026/08/25

    Learn how to say “not a problem” in Italian with 3 friendly phrases and when to use each one.

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    Today's Italian words:
    Tranquilla, non c’è problema = No worries (lit. calm, female), no problem (lit. there is no problem)
    Non ti preoccupare = Don’t worry (lit. don’t yourself preoccupy)

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    12 分
  • 238: Would you like something to drink? How to use “something” in Italian
    2026/07/28

    Learn how to say "something" in Italian with “qualcosa”, plus everyday phrases you can use on your next trip to Italy.

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    Today's Italian words:
    Volete qualcosa da bere? = Do you (plural) want something to drink?
    Volete qualcosa da mangiare? = Do you (plural) want something to eat?
    Avete qualcosa di tipico? = Do you (plural) have something typical?
    Avete qualcosa di vegetariano? = Do you (plural) have something vegetarian?

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    11 分
  • 237: Aperitivo in Italy: The Phrases You Need and How It Works
    2026/07/21

    Learn how to order an aperitivo in Italy, from the drinks and snacks you'll get to the phrases you need.

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    Today's Italian words:
    Siete pronti? = Are you (plural) ready?
    Avete deciso = Have you (plural) decided?
    Cosa vi porto? = What can I get you?
    Per me uno spritz = For me a spritz
    Vi porto anche degli stuzzichini? = Can I also get you (plural) some snacks?

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    15 分
  • 236: Greetings in Italian to Help You Sound Friendly in Italy
    2026/07/14

    _Here, you’ll learn some of the most common greetings in Italian and when exactly you should use them. _

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    For more details on how it works to use "you" in Italian phrases like_ che bello vederti_ ("how lovely to see you"), you can listen to our podcast: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/direct-object-pronouns-italian-mi-ti-lo-la-ci-vi-li-le-2

    Today's Italian words:
    Che bello vederti! = How lovely to see you!
    Ciao Mike, come stai? = Hi Mike, how are you? (informal)
    Piacere di conoscerti = Nice to meet you (informal)

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    15 分
  • 235: How to Say "This" in Italian With Words Like "Questo" and "Questa"
    2026/07/07

    This in Italian is an everyday word you’ll need for things like shopping and ordering food. But there are 4 ways to say it. Here’s when to use each one.

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    Today's Italian words:
    Questa camicia e questi pantaloni = This shirt and these trousers
    Ho comprato queste scarpe = I bought these shoes
    Vorrei questo formaggio = I'd like this cheese
    Quanto costa questa borsa? = How much does this bag cost?
    Questi posti sono liberi? = Are these seats free?
    Queste pizze sono vegetariane? = Are these pizzas vegetarian?

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    13 分
  • 234: You’re (probably) using the wrong “sorry” in Italian
    2026/06/30

    _Learn how to say “sorry” in Italian with these 3 important words and when you should use each one. _

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    Today's Italian words:
    Mi dispiace tanto = I’m so sorry
    Mi dispiace per questo = I’m sorry about (lit. for) that
    Scusa per il ritardo = Sorry for being late (lit. for the lateness)
    Scusi per il ritardo = Sorry (formal) for being late (lit. for the lateness)

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    8 分