Joy of Languages

Learn Italian with Joy of Languages

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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.

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20: Molto buono! Or is is bene? 14.06.2017 9:35

What’s the difference between “buono” and “bene”? And what about bello and bravo? If you’ve ever felt confused about when to use these words, this lesson is for you. 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...

19: How to order gelato in Italian 05.06.2017 8:56

Summer’s coming, and that can only mean one thing. Gelato time! Find out how to order an ice-cream in this week’s episode. 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://...

15: How to count to 100 in Italian 22.05.2017 8:15

How do you count to 100 in Italian, and how can you use these numbers to make your fiancé do the dishes? 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.joyoflangu...

14: How to count from 1 to 20 in Italian 22.05.2017 7:43

Ah counting... something that seems so simple can be quite tricky in a new language! In today's lesson, you'll learn how to count to 20 in Italian and avoid common mistakes beginners often make. By the end, you'll be able to use numbers for very important things, like buying beer and paying for stuff. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguag...

13: How to get from the plane to your hotel or city center 21.05.2017 7:33

Do you know how to get from the airport to your hotel, using only Italian? In today's episode, you'll learn some handy travel phrases for the airport. 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 material...

12: How to pronounce an Italian menu (G and GH) 21.05.2017 5:54

Why does the "g" in marGherita sound different to the "g" in "quattro formaGGi"? In this episode, you'll learn how to say Italian food names correctly. 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 materia...

11: How to pronounce an Italian menu (C and CH) 21.05.2017 5:49

Can you pronounce fettuccine, gnocchi, and bruschetta? The letter C can be tricky in Italian! Learn how to pronounce Italian food names with C and CH. 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 material...

10: How to make new sentences in Italian 12.03.2017 7:32

To speak Italian, you'll need to combine what you already know - no matter how little - to say new things. In today's lesson, we'll show you how. 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...

9: Could I have a coffee? How to ask polite questions in Italian 04.03.2017 7:03

Do you know how to ask polite questions in Italian? Whether it's a coffee, directions or a date, it's one of the most important skills to master in Italian. 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 ma...

8: Shall we start now? OK 16.02.2017 6:23

Did you know that there's more than one way to say "OK" in Italian? By the end of today's lesson, you'll know some handy little words that Italians say all the time. 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...

7: What shall we eat today? 06.02.2017 7:57

What shall we eat today? This is a very important question in Italy! In today's episode, you'll learn how to make suggestions and ask questions in Italian. 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 mat...

6: How to pronounce gn - like in lasagne 30.01.2017 9:14

Problems with Italian pronunciation? Learn how to say the "gn" sound in Italian, so you can correctly pronounce words like "lasagne" and "Spagna" (Spain). 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 mate...

5: How to pronounce gli - like in famiglia 23.01.2017 5:44

Problems with Italian pronunciation? Let's take it one sound at a time.  In today's episode, you'll learn about a very important sound: the smiley "l".  By the end, you'll be able to pronounce all kinds of useful words and phrases like "family", "bottle" and "I want". Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-s...

4: Excuse me, do you speak English? 15.01.2017 7:05

Learn more about the verb "parlare" which means "speak". By the end, you'll be able to say all kinds of useful phrases like "do you speak English?" 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 f...

3: I speak a bit of Italian 07.01.2017 7:33

In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the verb "parlare", which means to speak. By the end, you'll know how to say all kinds of useful phrases like "do you speak English?" and "I speak a little Italian". 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/@joyof...

2: Do you make these typical tourist mistakes? 20.12.2016 5:26

Do you know what a panini is? It might not be exactly what you think. In today's episode, we're talking about words which seem the same in Italian and English, but are actually different. Along the way, we'll help you avoid some of the most common mistakes tourists make in Italy. As always happens in Italy, we ended up talking mostly about food!   Learn about our Online Italian Scho...

1: Why Italian is easier than you think 10.12.2016 6:07

Did you know that around 30% of English words are similar to Italian words? By pronouncing them in an Italian way(hand gestures optional) they will help you a lot when you start speaking Italian. 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.ital...