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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...

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? -...

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...

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...

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...

There is something so satisfying about learning swear words in another language. That's why so many new language learners rush to ask native...

Ordering Pizza I really like pasta (cacio e pepe is my favorite), gelato (fragola, every day all day), and cheese (pecorino forever and ever...

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...

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...

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 Rachel: Hai bisogno di qualcosa dal supermercato? Carlotta: No, no, dai, non ti preoccupare. Rachel: Macché! Tanto, oggi vado al sup...

// SENTIRE WordReference lists it as meaning: — To taste — To feel — To hear — To smell And you might be confused because you know that "asc...

In Italian, a pronominal verb is basically a verb mixed with pronouns. Pronominal verbs look similar to verbs you already know, making it a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

1 ) Mamma mia, questa (schiacciata) è puro piacere!!! - My goodness, this (schiacciata) is pure pleasure!!! 2) Giulia: Sentirai che bontà… -...

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...

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...

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'...

We snaked our way through the streets of Florence as we made our way to il mercato di Sant'Ambrogio. I turned toward Mary, "Com'è andata la...

"Where are you from? - Di dove sei?" It has to be one of the top ten most frequently asked questions when you meet somebody while abroad in...

14 Ways to Say Thank You 1) Grazie. - Thank you. 2) Ti ringrazio (informal) /La ringrazio (formal). - Thank you. I miei ringraziamenti - All...

Learn 11 phrases to say goodbye in Italian. PSSSST. This is also the LAST episode of the podcast, so you'll want to listen in to hear about...

You'll learn what a beginner language learner's schedule looks like, the type of activities you can do as a beginner, and where you might ho...

Part II of the 'How to Start Learning Italian' guide.

Where to start when you decide to learn Italian.

The many ways 'allora' is used in the Italian language.

Boost your confidence in speaking Italian in 30 minutes or less with the 30 Minute Italian Podcast. We cover expressions, sometimes sexy gra...

Boost your confidence in speaking Italian in 30 minutes or less with the 30 Minute Italian Podcast. We cover expressions, sometimes sexy gra...

The steps I've been taken to be sure I'm prepared for the Italian CILS exam.

How do you know when to use "tu" and when to use "Lei" in when addressing someone in Italian? This podcast episode gives you 6 guidelines yo...

Getting to know the small but useful Italian words siccome, dato che and poiché.

Il primo episodio tutto in italiano!

Phrases to use with an Italian language partner when you're chatting for the first time, when you forget a phrase or when you're trying to t...

Boost your confidence in speaking Italian in 30 minutes or less with the 30 Minute Italian Podcast. We cover expressions, sometimes sexy gra...

Learn this 3-step formula for eliminating your weaknesses in Italian.

Discussing the underlying thread of decisions you can make in order to learn Italian.

An interview with four different Italian learners about their challenges, their strengths and how they're preparing for upcoming trips to It...

The things that I'm struggling with and trying to work on in Italian right now.

How to congratulate & celebrate your Italian friends for every occasion... in Italian!

How to get and give directions in Italian so you can find your way around Italy.

How to strike up a conversation and make friends with Italians while in Italy

Interview with Dianne Hales discussing her new book, Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered and how she learned Italian.

Italian vocabulary you can use to make a restaurant reservation.

Five new proverbs in Italian to add to your vocabulary.

Some rules about how to use the Italian verbs prendere, avere, raccontare and passare.

9 phrases for talking about what you do for work in Italian.

Some common mistakes made with irregular nouns in Italian.

Phrases for talking about music in Italian.