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.

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  • 131: BELLO! How to Use This Italian Word

    19/03/2024 Duração: 11min

    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://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-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”)

  • 130: 11 Best Apps to Learn Italian (These Actually Work!)

    12/03/2024 Duração: 09min

    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://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-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

  • 129: Years in Italian: Are You Saying Them Right?

    05/03/2024 Duração: 13min

    Subscribe our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 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://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school 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!

  • 128: Stare: The Italian Verb You Need to Know!

    27/02/2024 Duração: 10min

    Subscribe our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 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://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/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)

  • 127: Goodnight and Good Evening in Italian: Are you saying them right?

    20/02/2024 Duração: 10min

    Subscribe our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Learn how to greet Italians at night and in the evening and avoid these common learner mistakes! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/goodnight-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: Dormi bene, buonanotte! = Sleep well, goodnight! Torno all’hotel, buonanotte! = I’m going to the hotel, goodnight! Ieri sera = Last night (lit. yesterday evening) Ieri sera ho mangiato una pizza buonissima! = Yesterday evening I ate a delicious pizza! Stasera = Tonight (lit. this evening) Notte! = Night!

  • 126: Così: How To Say ‘So’ (and much more) in Italian

    13/02/2024 Duração: 12min

    Subscribe our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 How do you say “so” in Italian? Most of the time, you can say “così”, a handy word for lots of different situations. Learn how to use it in this lesson. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/so-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: Così piccante = so spicy Così divertente = so fun Il peperoncino è così piccante! = the chilli is so spicy! Imparare l’italiano è così divertente! = learning Italian is so fun! La burocrazia italiana è così complicata = Italian bureaucracy is so complicated Perché impari l’italiano? = why are you learning Italian? Così posso visitare posti meno turistici = so that I can visit less touristy places Così posso parlare con i miei cugini = so that I can talk with my cousins Inserisci la carta, così = insert the card, like so Così? = li

  • 125: 3 Perfect Italian Movies to Learn Italian

    06/02/2024 Duração: 06min

    Come and watch Italian movies with us: https://youtu.be/w7eh9sYSXnw Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the full list of movies with tips on how to watch them (even if you don't understand!): http://joyoflanguages.com/italian-movies-learn-italian/ These Italian movies are so good, you’ll forget you’re studying! Choose your favourites from dramas, classics and comedies, with tips on how to watch. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Today's Italian words: La vita davanti a sé = The life ahead (of oneself) 18 regali = 18 presents Pane e tulipani = Bread and tulips

  • 124: From ‘Gnocchi’ to ‘Bruschetta’: Learn to Pronounce an Italian Menu

    30/01/2024 Duração: 10min

    Subscribe our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Gnocchi, bruschetta, tagliatelle… Italian dishes are easier to eat than pronounce! Impress your friends by learning to pronounce these Italian menu favourites. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/pronounce-gnocchi-bruschetta-italian-menu/ Today's Italian words: Bruschetta = A starter of toasted bread with toppings (remember the hard CH sound!) Tagliatelle = A type of fresh egg pasta in thick strips (contains the GLI sound) Gnocchi = Italian potato dumplings (starts with the GN sound) Spaghetti = A very famous type of long pasta (with a hard GH and double TT) Panna cotta = A dessert which means “cooked cream” (contains a double NN and TT) Arancini = Sicilian rice balls (the R sounds a lot like the t in the American “matter”)

  • 123: Avere: How To Use This Italian Verb (and Mistakes To Avoid)

    23/01/2024 Duração: 12min

    Avere is one of the most important verbs in Italian. Learn to use it in conversation, and avoid these common mistakes! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/avere-italian-verb/ Today's Italian words: Ho una prenotazione = I have a reservation Hai tempo? = Do you have time? Ho un’idea = I have an idea Hanno la birra = They have (the) beer Abbiamo una bottiglia di vino = We have a bottle of wine Ho = I have Hai = You have Ha = S/he has; you have (plural) Abbiamo = We have Avete = You have (plural) Hanno = They have Avevamo = We had

  • 122: The Many Meanings of Prego

    16/01/2024 Duração: 10min

    _“Prego” in Italian often means “you’re welcome”. But did you know that it has 7 other meanings that are really useful for travel? Learn them here! _ Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/prego-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: Grazie! – Prego! = Thank you! – You’re welcome! Prego, buona giornata! = After you, have a nice day (holding the door open) Posso assaggiare? – Prego! = Can I taste (it)? – Certainly! Prego? = Pardon?

  • 121: How to Speak Italian (Even if You’re Not Confident Yet!)

    09/01/2024 Duração: 10min

    Get practical tips on how to start speaking Italian. In this friendly guide, you’ll learn from real people who’ve done it, despite the jitters! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/speak-italian/ While we didn’t share specific phrases in this lesson, here are a few you can use with Italians to encourage them to help you practise speaking: Sto imparando l’italiano = I’m learning Italian Preferisco l’italiano, vorrei praticare = I prefer Italian, I’d like to practise Provo in italiano, va bene? Mi aiuta? = I’ll try in Italian, is that OK? Will you help me? Grazie per la pazienza! = Thanks for your patience Grazie per l’aiuto! = Thanks for your help Grazie per la lezione! = Thanks for the lesson

  • 120: Insider Travel Tips: Hidden Gems in Italy Shared by Our Italian Teachers

    02/01/2024 Duração: 15min

    Where do Italians vacation? Avoid the typical tourist traps and experience the real Italy with tips from our Italian teachers. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/hidden-gems-in-italy/ Today's Italian words: Il mio posto preferito è… = My favourite place is… Un’isola = An island Il mare è stupendo = The sea is stupendous Il paese è molto vivace = The town is very lively Al tramonto = At sunset È una città piccola e tranquilla = It’s a small and tranquil city Una vista stupenda = A stupendous view Il cibo è buonissimo! = The food is really delicious! Una spiaggia molto grande = A very big beach

  • 119: Salute! A guide to saying “cheers” in Italian

    05/12/2023 Duração: 08min

    How do you say “cheers” in Italian? Learn the two main ways, plus a few important rules so you can toast like a local! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/cheers-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: Un brindisi! = A toast! Salute! = “Cheers” for any occasion (lit. “health”) Cin cin! = “Cheers” for everyday situations with friends and family Guardami negli occhi = Look me in the eyes Non con il bicchiere di plastica = Not with the plastic glass

  • 118: Al, del, sul... Italian Articulated Prepositions Made Simple

    28/11/2023 Duração: 11min

    Not sure how to use those little words like “al”, “del” and “sul” in Italian? Learn how in this simple guide! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/italian-articulated-prepositions/ Today's Italian words: Siamo andati al supermercato = we went to the supermarket Alla cassa = at the till Forse è nella valigia = maybe it’s in the suitcase Nel frigo = in the refrigerator È sul tavolo = it’s on the table

  • 117: How to Say and Write Dates in Italian

    21/11/2023 Duração: 10min

    Find yourself fumbling over dates in Italian? Learn how to say and write them with confidence, and avoid the common mistakes that trip up most learners. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/dates-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: Il primo giugno = June 1st Il 12 novembre (il dodici novembre) = November 12th L’11 dicembre (l’undici dicembre) = December 11th Il 29 giugno (il ventinove giugno) = June 29th Il 5 ottobre (il cinque ottobre) = October 5th

  • 116: Months of the Year in Italian: A Quick and Easy Lesson

    14/11/2023 Duração: 09min

    Want to learn the months of the year in Italian fast? We’ll help you remember these important Italian words and avoid the most common learner mistakes. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/months-of-the-year-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: gennaio = January febbraio = February marzo = March aprile = April maggio = May giugno = June luglio = July agosto = August settembre = September ottobre = October novembre= November dicembre = December

  • 115: Sì! 4 common ways to say “yes” in Italian

    07/11/2023 Duração: 07min

    Yes, in Italian is “sì”. But did you know that Italians have other ways to say yes? These 5 everyday expressions will help you fit in with the locals! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/yes-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: Va bene! = OK (lit. it goes well) Volentieri! = Gladly, with pleasure Certo = Sure, of course (lit. certain) Ordiniamo una pizza? Va bene! = Shall we order a pizza? OK! D’accordo = Yes, agreed, alright (lit. in agreement) Facciamo una passeggiata? Volentieri! = Shall we go for a walk? Gladly!

  • 114: Altrettanto: The Easiest Way To Reply in Italian

    31/10/2023 Duração: 07min

    Not sure how to respond in Italian? Use ‘altrettanto’ to have an instant reply in these everyday situations! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/altrettanto-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: Altrettanto = You too / same to you / likewise Buona giornata = Have a good day Buona serata = Have a good evening Buona domenica = Have a good Sunday! Buon weekend = Have a good weekend Buon viaggio = Have a good trip Buon appetito = Enjoy your meal Divertiti = Have fun Piacere = Nice to meet you Anche a te = You too (informal) Anche a voi = You too (plural) Anche a Lei = You too (formal)

  • 113: Italian Prepositions Made Easy: Tips and Tricks for Learners

    24/10/2023 Duração: 11min

    Confused by Italian prepositions? Don't worry! Here you’ll learn them in a simple way, so you can feel confident using them in conversation with Italians. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/italian-prepositions/ Today's Italian words: Un piatto di pasta = A plate of pasta Sono di San Francisco = I’m from San Francisco (lit. “of” San Francisco) Il nostro hotel è a Roma = Our hotel is in Rome (lit. “at” Rome) Il ristorante è lontano da qui? = Is the restaurant far from here? Questo treno va da Milano a Napoli = This train goes from Milan to Naples Aspettiamo da 20 minuti = We’ve been waiting for 20 minutes (lit. we wait “from” 20 minutes) Andiamo in macchina = We’re going by car (lit. “in” car) Un tavolo per due = A table for two Vado al mercato per comprare la frutta = I’m going to the market (in order) to buy fruit È sul menù = It’s on the menu Una gui

  • 112: 3 Essential Ways to say Please in Italian

    17/10/2023 Duração: 08min

    Do Italians say please? Learn the 3 most authentic ways to be polite in Italian. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/please-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: Per piacere = Please (lit. to please) Per favore = Please (lit. for favour) Sì, grazie! = Yes please! (in Italian, we don’t say "per favore" after "sì") Due biglietti, per favore = Two tickets, please (lit. for favour) Un cappuccino, per piacere = A cappuccino, please (lit. to please) Può portare il conto? = Can you bring the bill? Potrebbe portare il conto? = Could you bring the bill?

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