Speak Italian Like A Local

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit speakitalianlikealocal.substack.com Questa settimana in Story Club leggiamo un testo sulla Valle d’Aosta . Una regione piccola. Molto piccola. La più piccola d’Italia, in realtà, incastrata tra le Alpi al confine con Francia e Svizzera . Eppure appena ci entri, ti accorgi subito che ha qualcosa che le regioni più grandi non hanno: quell...

I’ll be honest with you, today I’m feeling a bit deflated. Actually, deflated and annoyed. The kind of annoyed that makes you want to vent to a friend over coffee, you know? So here’s what happened. A couple of days ago, I got a notification from Substack about a creator I follow who had just published a newsletter. I opened it and... well, let’s just say it felt familiar. Very familiar. Like look...

Last weekend, I loaded the family into the car and drove to Bressanone to see what everyone calls “one of the most magical Christmas markets in Italy.” You know how it goes, right? You see the photos on the internet, read the glowing reviews, hear the locals and tourists talking about it with glistening eyes. And you think: “Okay, this is the place. This is going to be special.” Speak Italian Like...

Struggling with Italian verb conjugations? Discover the "Modal Verb Hack" that lets you speak Italian confidently without memorizing endless grammar tables! In this episode we'll reveal how mastering just 3 powerful Italian verbs (potere, volere, dovere) can unlock hundreds of natural sentences instantly. Perfect for Italian beginners who want to start speaking faster! Skip the overw...

Learn Italian most used verbs: essere, avere & fare. Unlock the foundation of Italian grammar with this comprehensive guide to the three most important irregular verbs every Italian learner must know. In this episode, you'll discover why these verbs are irregular, how they've evolved from Latin, and most importantly, how to use them like a native speaker. We'll cover everything fro...

In this episode, we'll dive deeper into Italian verb conjugations, tackling the second and third verb families that every Italian learner needs to know. You'll learn practical examples, memory tricks that actually work, and get plenty of practice with real sentences you can use immediately. This lesson is part of the " Italian grammar made easy " series - your go-to place for fri...

In this episode, we walk you through the most common Italian verb family: -ARE verbs. You'll learn the simple two-step method to conjugate any regular -ARE verb, discover memory tricks that actually work, and practice with real-life examples you can use immediately. This lesson is part of the Italian grammar made easy series from Speak Italian Like a Loca Substack, your go-to place for friendl...

I’m so excited to kick off this brand-new grammar series with you. In this first episode, we'll dive into one of the biggest challenges Italian learners face:  verbs . Yep, the conjugation tables, the endless endings, the dreaded irregularities… I get it. But don’t worry, we’re breaking it all down together, step by step. In this episode, I walk you through the  three main Italian verb familie...

Ciao e benvenuti al Weekly Italian Coffee Break, il podcast che ti accompagna a scoprire la lingua e la cultura italiana, una tazza di caffè alla volta. Io sono Lucia, per gli amici Lucy, e oggi voglio parlarti di un fenomeno tutto italiano: le ferie d'agosto. Ieri sera ho chiamato un'amica per invitarla a cena. La sua risposta?"Impossibile, sono già in ferie fino al 20 agosto.” Benvenuti nel mond...

Ready to make sense of Italian indefinite articles? In this quick, practical episode, I'll teach you how to confidently use "un, uno, una, and un’ " with real-life examples, pronunciation tips, and cultural notes to help you speak Italian like a local. This lesson is part of the Italian Grammar Made Easy series from Speak Italian Like A Local on Substack , your go-to place for friend...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit speakitalianlikealocal.substack.com This is the first episode of “Stories of Italy: your listening gym to learn Italian!” Every week I will upload a new story related to Italian culture and traditions to help you learn Italian through these short tales. The stories are completely in Italian, but don't worry if you don't catch every word...

In today's episode, we'll be exploring how to greet in Italian. But, before we dive into the most common Italian greetings, there is one thing you may need to know, and is that in Italy, we have two different ways of addressing people, a formal and an informal way. We use the formal address with people that we are meeting for the first time, or that we already know, but we want to show some respec...

Learn fun Italian idiomatic expressions to sound like a local. Transcripts will be uploaded on my blog: https://speakitalianlikealocal.substack.com/p/10-italian-idiomatic-expressions

In this episode we'll see the various ways to say thank you in Italian. We'll cover common phrases such as "grazie," "grazie mille," and "grazie tante," as well as more heartfelt expressions like "grazie di cuore." Transcript on the blog: https://www.italialikealocal.com/category/learn-italian/ Follow on Instagram: @explorewith_lucy Join our communit...

Learn how to talk about the time in Italian and enhance your language skills for your next trip to Italy. Transcripts and more Italian related content at: https://www.italialikealocal.com/learnitalian

In this episode of "Speak Italian like a Local" podcast we'll learn how to say months and seasons in Italian. We'll discover how to discuss travel dates and future adventures like a native Italian speaker. My blog: Italia Like A Local Join me on Instagram: @Explorewith_lucy Facebook group: Italia like a local | Travel tips & Language learning

Visit our blog for transcript: Italian with Lucy Meet me on Instagram: @Explorewith_lucy Get in touch with me on Telegram: Italian with Lucy Join our Facebook group to learn Italian: Italian with Lucy In this episode we learn the days of the week in Italian, and will discover how to ask what day it is and use time words like yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Meet me on Instagram: @Explorewith_lucy Join our facebook group: Italia like a local In this episode we’re gonna discuss the topic of "la famiglia" (the family) in Italian. We will learn the vocabulary of various member of the family such as parents, siblings, grandparents and so on. As well, I am going to come up with conversational sentences that deal with family relations and some tip...

In this episode, you'll learn the different ways to say "please" in Italian and discover how important context is when using these expressions appropriately. Get the written version of the episode and more materials: Italialikealocal.com!

Join me on Patreon to practice Conversational Italian! In this episode you'll learn how to talk about age in Italian. You'll discover how to ask someone's age, reply with your own age, and even discuss how old someone is turning on their birthday.

Speak and start learning Italian today! Download this episode's free summary chart for a handy reference: Speak Italian Like A Local Today we're diving into counting from one to one hundred. We'll start small with the basic numbers from one to ten. Once you've got those under your belt, we'll level up to eleven through twenty. With the first twenty numbers locked in, we're...

In this episode, we will explore the various question words and their use in determining specific information from listeners. I will give several examples from simple yes or no questions to the ones that contain more options and explain what is the right word order. Learn conversational Italian with me and learn how to ask question in Italian today. Join me in our facebook group ! Download your fr...

In this episode we will learn how to pronounce the “c” and also "g" in Italian. We will look at the rules of when these letters get a hard or soft pronunciation depending on what vowels are following them, and we will give examples of words containing both "c" and also ”g”. In addition, we will find the cases when rules are not following which include situations in the case of...

Discover the ins and outs of Italian subject pronouns in this new episode of "Speak Italian Like a Local." Learn about the eight pronouns, including their unique twists and when to use them. Find out why subject pronouns are often dropped in Italian and when to use them for emphasis, contrast, or clarity. Join our Facebook group where you'll connect with me and a community of fellow...

In this bonus episode I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, the Italian way. Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!