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5 Minute Italian

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Where's the toilet? Two coffees please! How much is it? Join Katie and Matteo for 5 minute Italian, a fun podcast which teaches you the basics in bite-sized pieces.

Episodes

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245: Uscire: How To Use This Common Italian Verb

The Italian verb “uscire” is one you’ll hear a lot in Italy. But it’s irregular, so it can be easy to make mistakes. Here, you’ll see how it...

16:40Oct 20, 2026

244: Eating Out in Italy? How to Say “Try” and “Taste”

Learn how to talk about taste in Italian with words like “assaggiare” and “provare”, plus useful phrases for food and drink in Italy. Learn...

6:44Oct 13, 2026

243: Italian Words: How to Know If They’re Masculine or Feminine (Plus a Recipe Idea)

Learn the patterns that can help you tell whether Italian words are masculine or feminine, so you can use them the right way without guessin...

13:59Oct 6, 2026

I have hot! 7 common expressions with AVERE in Italian

Careful when saying “I’m hot” in Italian! Why? Find out how to avoid embarrassing mistakes by learning these expressions with AVERE (have) i...

10:36Sep 29, 2026

242: Learn How to Say “No” in Italian and Still Sound Nice

Knowing how to say no in Italian is useful, but "no" alone can sound too blunt. Learn natural Italian phrases to soften “no” and sound more...

10:30Sep 22, 2026

How to answer COME STAI in Italian (and 3 common mistakes to avoid)

How should you reply when someone asks “Ciao, come stai?”. Learn how to avoid simple mistakes when answering this classic Italian conversati...

9:28Sep 15, 2026

241: How to Say Welcome in Italian and Avoid a Very Common Mistake

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 It...

7:00Sep 8, 2026

240: How to Speak Italian Without Anyone to Practise With

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

10:30Sep 1, 2026

239: 3 Ways to Say “Not a Problem” in Italian to Sound Friendly

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

12:26Aug 25, 2026

238: Would you like something to drink? How to use “something” in Italian

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

10:55Jul 28, 2026

237: Aperitivo in Italy: The Phrases You Need and How It Works

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

14:57Jul 21, 2026

236: Greetings in Italian to Help You Sound Friendly in Italy

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

15:12Jul 14, 2026

235: How to Say "This" in Italian With Words Like "Questo" and "Questa"

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 u...

13:27Jul 7, 2026

234: You’re (probably) using the wrong “sorry” in Italian

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

7:37Jun 30, 2026

233: Quiz: 5 Italian Phrases Tourists Often Get Wrong

_Learn the most common Italian phrases that tourists get wrong and what to say instead so you can sound more natural in Italian. _ Learn abo...

13:29Jun 23, 2026

232: Ordering Wine in Italy: Useful Phrases and Tips

Learn Italian phrases for ordering wine in Italy, plus cultural tips to help you choose, order and talk about wine like Italians do. Learn a...

15:59Jun 16, 2026

231: “Can We Stop Here?” And Other Phrases With Stop In Italian

_Here you’ll learn 2 common ways to say stop in Italian and when to use them, plus practical phrases with stop that you can use in Italy. _...

9:10Jun 9, 2026

230: Italian Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts When You Travel in Italy

Blend in more easily in Italy by following Italian etiquette. Learn about the dos and don’ts for eating and socialising, plus some practical...

10:08Jun 2, 2026

Altrettanto: The Easiest Way To Reply in Italian

Not sure how to respond in Italian? Use ‘altrettanto’ to have an instant reply in these everyday situations! Learn about our Online Italian...

8:23May 26, 2026

229: How to Say Suitcase in Italian and Other Useful Phrases

_Learn how to say “suitcase” in Italian and other useful words and phrases for travelling around Italy. _ Learn about our Online Italian Sch...

16:35May 19, 2026