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Learn Italian with Joy of Languages

Learn Italian with Joy of Languages

Joy of Languages

Where's the toilet? Two coffees please! How much is it? Learn the basics in bite-sized pieces with Katie and Matteo. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our You Tube Italian Channel to get more Italian lessons.

136 - 132: Fare: Do you Know these Everyday Phrases?
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  • 136 - 132: Fare: Do you Know these Everyday Phrases?

    Vacations, weather, and your hobbies… you’ll need FARE to talk about these things and more! Learn how to use this important Italian verb.

    Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school

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    Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/fare-italian-verb

    Today's Italian words:
    Fa caldo = It’s hot (lit. it does heat)
    Fa freddo = It’s cold (lit. it does cold)
    Fare le vacanze = To take a vacation (lit. to do the vacations)
    Fare un giro = To go for a stroll
    Fare giardinaggio = To garden
    Fare un errore = To make a mistake
    Faccio un giro = I’m going for a stroll
    Che fate? = What are you doing? (plural you)
    In estate fa caldo in Italia = In summer it’s hot in Italy (lit. it does heat)

    Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13min
  • 135 - 131: BELLO! How to Use This Italian Word

    How do you say ‘beautiful’ in Italian? Get tips on how to use this important word like a local!

    Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school

    Subscribe to our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1

    Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/beautiful-in-italian

    Today's Italian words:
    Domani c’è bello = The weather’s nice tomorrow
    Una bella giornata = A nice day; a beautiful day
    Bella idea! = Nice idea, great idea
    Bello! = Cool/awesome (as a reaction)
    Il tramonto è bellissimo = The sunset is stunning/really beautiful
    Il nostro hotel è molto bello = Our hotel is really nice (lit. “really beautiful”)

    Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 11min
  • 134 - 130: 11 Best Apps to Learn Italian (These Actually Work!)

    With so many apps available to learn Italian... which work best? And how can you use them to start speaking Italian? Find out here!

    Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school

    Subscribe to our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1

    Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/best-apps-learn-italian

    Today's Italian words:
    L’app = The app
    L’applicazione = The application
    Possibile = Possible
    Utile = Useful
    Divertente = Fun
    Una conversazione = A conversation
    Un contorno = A side dish

    Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 9min
  • 133 - 129: Years in Italian: Are You Saying Them Right?

    Master years in Italian with this really clear guide… and pick up a little Italian history to impress your friends!

    Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school

    Subscribe to our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1

    Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/years-in-italian

    Today's Italian words:
    Millenovecentoottantadue = 1982 (Matteo’s birth year)
    Millenovecentoquarantasei = 1946 (women’s right to vote)
    Mille = 1000
    Duemila = 2000
    Il duemilasei è stato un anno fantastico! = (the) 2006 was a fantastic year!
    L’Italia è cambiata dopo il sessantotto = Italy changed after (the) ‘68
    Negli anni Settanta = In the seventies
    Negli anni Duemila = In the two thousands
    Il governo Berlusconi è iniziato negli anni Novanta = The Berlusconi government started in the 90s
    Di che anno sei? = “From what year are you from?” Sneaky way to ask someone’s age!

    Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 13min
  • 132 - 128: Stare: The Italian Verb You Need to Know!

    When should you use the verb stare? It can feel confusing at first – let’s clear things up so you can use it with confidence in conversation!

    Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school

    Subscribe to our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1

    Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/stare-italian-verb

    Today's Italian words:
    Come stai? = How are you? (lit. how you stay?)
    I Sardi stanno bene = Sardinians are healthy/well (lit. The Sardinians stay well)
    Cosa stai bevendo? = What are you drinking?
    Stiamo per mangiare = We’re about to eat
    Mi piace stare al mare = I like spending time at the seaside (lit. stay at the sea)
    Lascia stare! = Let it go; forget about it
    Stare a tavola = To spend time at the dinner table (lit. stay at table)

    Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 10min
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