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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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68: DA vs. PER: What's the difference? 28.07.2019 7:46

What's the difference between "da" and "per"? In English, they can both translate as "for", but they're not interchangeable 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 materials for this epis...

67: How long have you...? How to use “da” in Italian 30.06.2019 9:11

Asking and answering questions with "how long" in Italian. It's easy when you know how! All you need is a little word "da". 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:/...

66: How to say "the" in Italian: lo and gli (the ones everyone forgets) 02.06.2019 13:00

Today we're talking about two important words that people tend to forget in Italian - lo and gli. 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 here: https://italian.joyoflanguag...

65: How to say "the" in Italian: before vowels 19.05.2019 9:42

L', le, gli... there are many different ways to say "the" in Italian! Learn how to say it before vowels in this 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://ita...

64: How to say "the" in Italian: The basics 21.04.2019 8:27

Learn how to say "the" in Italian? Let's start by reviewing the basics: il, la, i and le. 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 today's lesson: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podc...

63: How to say "time" in Italian (Tempo vs. Volta) 24.03.2019 6:41

Tempo and volta - they both mean "time" in Italian. But be careful, they're not interchangeable - learn when to use them! 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://i...

62: Give it to me! Double Object Pronouns in Italian 10.03.2019 16:45

Give it to me. I'll buy it for you. To say these sentences in Italian, you'll need a "double object pronoun". Learn what they are and how to use them. 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...

61: Indirect Object Pronouns in Italian - The Ultimate Guide 10.02.2019 9:36

Gli, le, mi, ti... Those little words are everywhere in Italian! This lesson will help you understand what they mean and when to use them 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 mate...

60: How to Learn Italian - Tips from a Polyglot Italian teacher 13.01.2019 31:41

An interview with Italian teacher and language expert Stefano - get tips on how to learn grammar, make consistent progress and stay motivated all year. 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 Bonus materials for t...

59: Ask to her! Listen me! (When Italian and English are different) 16.12.2018 8:03

Listen me! Sounds funny in English, doesn't it? But that’s how they say it in Italian. Learn more Italian expressions like this and how to use them. 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...

58: How to use "le" in Italian (to her, for her) 02.12.2018 8:47

Learn how to use the Italian pronoun "le", which means "to her" or "for her". 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 from today's lesson: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/italian...

57: How to use "gli" in Italian (to them, for them) 18.11.2018 6:36

When Matteo gets the train from Milan to Naples, he puts something very odd in his bag. Find out what it is and learn more about how to use the word  “gli” in this 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_confirmati...

56: How to use "gli" in Italian (to him, for him) 11.11.2018 8:56

What do you do when a friend forgets his wallet? Find out what Matteo does and learn how to use "gli" 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 materials for today's lesson: https://italian...

55: Che cosa puoi fare a Milano? 21.10.2018 7:48

We're afraid we're not currently offering in person immersions in Italy, but we do have a fantastica online Italian school! You can find out more here: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials from today's episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/things-to...

54: 6 Essential Italian Conversation Phrases (no more awkward silences!) 16.09.2018 9:19

You want to practice speaking Italian but... what if you forget a word? Or you don't understand? Here are 6 Italian phrases to keep the conversation going. 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...

53: Direct object pronouns in Italian: Mi, Ti, Lo, La, Ci, Vi, Li, Le. 09.09.2018 10:16

What are direct object pronouns in Italian? Get a super simple explanation + examples of how to use them in conversation. Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/direct-object-pronouns-italian-mi-ti-lo-la-ci-vi-li-le-2 Practice your Italian with us by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5.minute.italian/ Today's Italian words and...

52: Direct Object Pronouns in Italian: Lo and La 02.09.2018 10:16

What are direct object pronouns and when should you use them? Get a super simple explanation 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 from today's lesson: https://ital...

51: Italian Pronouns: What they are and how to use them 26.08.2018 8:58

Recently, we've been learning phrases like "mi manchi" (I miss you) and "mi dispiace" (I'm sorry).  But what is the little "mi" at the beginning of these phrases? Learn about Italian pronouns and how to use them. 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.youtu...

50: Can you talk backwards like an Italian? 19.08.2018 7:37

The expressions "I like it" and "I miss you" can be a bit confusing in Italian, because they're backwards compared to in English. Let's practice using them! 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...

49: How to say "I miss you" in Italian 12.08.2018 6:59

Do you know how to say "I miss you" in Italian? It's a bit backwards! But once you get into the Italian frame of mind, it's easy to learn. 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 e...

48: How to say sorry in Italian: mi dispiace vs. scusa 05.08.2018 7:58

Scusa! Mi dispiace! Learn the difference between these expressions (and which one to use if you accidentally burp). 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...

47: How (and when) to say sorry in Italian 29.07.2018 6:31

If you're traveling in Italy and you want to be polite, you'll need to know how to say sorry! Learn how to apologise like an Italian 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 ma...

46: Mi piace! How to say “I like” in Italian. 24.06.2018 7:54

Ever felt confused about how to say “I like…” in Italian? It’s completely different to how we say it in English! But once you learn to think like an Italian, it suddenly gets much easier. 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_...

45: How to say "I love you" in Italian (and avoid an embarrassing mistake) 27.05.2018 7:10

Did you know that in Italian, there are two different ways to say “I love you”? But they’re not interchangeable. If you use the wrong one with the wrong person, you might end up saying something embarrassing by accident! 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...

44: The Complete Guide to the Italian Present Tense 13.05.2018 35:12

Everything you need to know about using the Italian present tense! 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/italian-present-tense...