Dinner Conversation
1.) Qual è il tuo piatto preferito? - What's your favorite Italian dish? 2.) Cosa prendi? - What are you getting? 3.) Che tipo di vino è? -...
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30 Minute Italian
Boost your confidence in speaking Italian in 30 minutes or less with the 30 Minute Italian Podcast. We cover expressions, sometimes sexy grammar, and culture through personal travel stories...
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(Native Italian Recording) Making Plans
Ciao mia cara, Come stai? È veramente un sacco che non ci sentiamo. Senti, mi sei venuta in mente perché ho sentito che hanno aperto un nuov...
Sexy Phrases to Seduce Your Italian Lover
While I firmly believe that we should infuse romance and lots of pepper -- as the Italians say -- into our love lives every day, it's not so...
False Friends in Italian
Ripetere does indeed mean to repeat. Avocado means avocado. There have been many a time where I've guessed a word relying solely on English...
Italian Insults That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
There is something so satisfying about learning swear words in another language. That's why so many new language learners rush to ask native...
Phrases to Order Pizza and Gelato in Italian
Ordering Pizza I really like pasta (cacio e pepe is my favorite), gelato (fragola, every day all day), and cheese (pecorino forever and ever...
2 Must-Know Connector Words in Italian - Poi and Cosi
I'm back to talk to you all about how to use the Italian words "poi" and "così." I would describe both of these as " connector words, " or w...
Compliments to Give in Italian
How do you "fare complimenti" to a person in Italian -- whether it's for how good they look, what they're wearing, their language skills, or...
How to Shop at a Market in Italy
Rachel and I walked behind Giacomo, Mary, and Hannah as we snaked our way through the Sant'Ambrogio market in Florence. Giacomo, our cooking...
Italian Word Speed Date: Tanto
ITALIAN Rachel: Hai bisogno di qualcosa dal supermercato? Carlotta: No, no, dai, non ti preoccupare. Rachel: Macché! Tanto, oggi vado al sup...
Did You Know You Could Use 'Sentire' and 'Trovare' In These Ways?
// SENTIRE WordReference lists it as meaning: — To taste — To feel — To hear — To smell And you might be confused because you know that "asc...
Figuring Out Verbs Like Andarsene, Volerci, Avercela, and Entrarci
In Italian, a pronominal verb is basically a verb mixed with pronouns. Pronominal verbs look similar to verbs you already know, making it a...
Useful Phrases to Say When You Freeze and Forget How to Speak Italian
What do you say when you freeze and forget how to speak Italian? Don't worry -- it happens! Here are some useful phrases to try. For more re...
How to Buy Cheese in Italy
Much like in the US, you can buy cheese at the deli counter. Near the deli there is usually some already pre-packaged and pre-weighed cheese...
Italian Word Speed Date: Altrimenti
I don't know why, but I love the word "altrimenti". It might be the way it rolls off the tongue or the elegant way it connects phrases toget...
CULTURE - What's it like to be an American living in Florence?
In episode 208 of the 30 Minute Italian Podcast, Rachel and I talk about what Christmas holiday is coming up in Florence and the reality of...
9 Phrases to Say "That's Delicious!" in Italian
1 ) Mamma mia, questa (schiacciata) è puro piacere!!! - My goodness, this (schiacciata) is pure pleasure!!! 2) Giulia: Sentirai che bontà… -...
10 Italian Phrases to Use When You're Busy or Running Late
I don't know about you, but recently I have been feeling pretty filled to the brim with tasks to do, and that reminded me of all of the thin...
Italian Word Speed Date: Mica
If I had to choose a few words that I'm asked about all the time in Italian, ones like "proprio" and "magari" would surely be up there, but...
What's It Like to Be Pregnant in Italy?
Rachel and I talk about what others have been talking about from the news a lot in Italy, what holiday just passed in Florence, and what it'...