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_These common Italian phrases go beyond polite basics like “buongiorno” and “grazie” so you can connect with Italians and have friendly, everyday conversations. _ 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/common-italian-phrases-connect-locals Today's Italian words: Nessun problema = No problem Grazie per l’aiuto = Thanks for the help Davvero? = Really? Volentieri = I’d love to Scherzo = Just kidding

The Italian verb “potere” means “can”, but it doesn’t always work the same way. Learn how to use it correctly and avoid common mistakes. 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-verb-potere Today's Italian words: Posso? = Can I? / May I? Possiamo andare = We can go Puoi prenotare un tavolo per stasera = You can reserve a table for tonight (singular, informal) Potete lasciare le valigie qui= You can leave your luggage here (plural)

_In this post, you’ll learn how to say never in Italian using mai, including how to use it in common expressions and the past 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/never-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Non faccio mai colazione a casa = I never have (lit. “do”) breakfast at home Non brindo mai con l’acqua = I never say cheers with water Non vado mai in spiaggia in estate = I never go to the beach in summer

_“Some” comes up all the time in Italy, like when you’re shopping or ordering food. Learn how to say it in Italian with words like “del”, “dei”, “delle” and more. _ 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/some-in-italian Today's Italian words: Degli stuzzichini = some snacks Chiedo delle patatine, delle olive e dei taralli = I’ll ask for some potato chips, some olives and some taralli Della pizza = some pizza Dell’acqua = some water

_In this post, you’ll learn useful words and phrases for the airport in Italian. They’ll make it easier to ask for help and understand the Italian around 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 bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/airport-in-italian Today's Italian words: Il gate è aperto = The gate is open I posti = The seats I bagagli = The luggage Aereo = Plane

How do you say “amazing” in Italian? Here you’ll learn the best word to use, a few common alternatives, and tips on when Italians would actually 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://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Amazing-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Questo risotto è fantastico = This risotto is amazing Questa focaccia è fantastica = This focaccia is amazing Fantastico! - Amazing! È fantastico - That’s (lit. it is) amazing

In this post, you’ll learn how to talk about Valentine’s Day in Italian with useful words and phrases. You’ll also see the unique ways Italians celebrate it 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/valentines-day-in-italian Today's Italian words: Festeggiamo San Valentino = We celebrate Valentine’s Day Non festeggiamo San Valentino = We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day Buon San Valentino = Happy Valentine’s Day Regalare i fiori = To gift flowers Regalare i cioccolatini = To gift little chocolates

Find out what “magari” in Italian means and how to use it when travelling, with natural phrases Italians actually say. 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/magari-in-italian Today's Italian words: Magari possiamo pranzare in quel ristorante sulla spiaggia = Maybe we can have lunch at that restaurant on the beach Magari troviamo un tavolo comunque = Maybe we’ll find a table anyway Magari c'è un tavolo per due = Maybe there’s a table for two

In Italian, there are two verbs that mean “to be”: essere and stare. When should you use each one? Find out in this simple guide! 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/essere-vs-stare Today's Italian words: Sono felice = I'm happy Sono italiano = I'm Italian (m) Sono alto = I'm tall (m) Sono qui = I'm here Sto bene = I’m well Sto male = I’m not well, literally “I’m bad” Sto meglio = I’m better Stare con le persone = to spend time with people, literally “to stay with people” Stare con la famiglia = to spend time with the family, literally “to stay with the family” Stare zitto = to be quiet, to shut up Stare fermo = to stay still Stare attento = to pay attention, literally “to stay attentive” Stare calmo = to stay calm

Understand how to use "without" in Italian with practical phrases for everyday situations, like choosing hotels, getting transport and eating out. 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/without-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Senza glutine = Without gluten Senza carne = Without meat Un volo senza scalo = A flight without a layover

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://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/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?

Here are 3 common Italian words for beautiful that Italians actually say. You’ll also learn how you can use them in useful phrases for getting around Italy. 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-Words-For-Beautiful Today's Italian words: Che bella giornata! = What a beautiful day! Il Duomo è bellissimo = The cathedral is very beautiful La pinacoteca è meravigliosa = The pinacoteca (art museum) is marvellous Il Castello Sforzesco è stupendo = The Sforzesco castle is wonderful (lit. stupendous)

The best way to learn Italian doesn’t involve memorizing verb lists. Here are 7 effective techniques (in our humble opinion) to get better and better at 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 episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/The-Best-Way-to-Learn-Italian Today's Italian words: Vorrei uno spritz = I’d like a spritz Ho una prenotazione = I have a reservation Sono americano = I am American Vivo in Canada = I live in Canada Vivo in Inghliterra = I live in England

Learn how to use the Italian verb “sapere” in everyday situations, like asking for info or chatting with locals, plus the common mistakes to avoid. 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-verb-sapere Today's Italian words: Non lo so = I don’t know (lit. I don’t know it) Sai dove siamo? = Do you know where we are? So che siamo in centro = I know that we’re in the centre Sai dov'è…? = Do you know where is…?

Here are the most common phrases to say and reply to Happy New Year in Italian. You’ll also learn about some unique Italian New Year traditions. 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/Happy-New-Year-in-Italian Today's words: Buon anno = Happy New Year (lit. good year) Buon anno nuovo = Happy New Year (lit. good year new) Felice anno nuovo = Happy New Year (lit. happy year new) Auguri = Best wishes

Family is very important in Italy. Learn how to talk about family in Italian with key words and phrases, plus common mistakes to avoid. 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/family-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Mia zia = My aunt Mio zio = My uncle Mia mamma = My mum I miei nipoti = My nieces and nephews Mia cugina = My cousin (female)

They don’t just speak Italian in Italy, there are dialects too. Learn common words and phrases from Italian dialects to understand locals better. 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-dialects

Learn how to use the verb dire (to say, to tell) in the present, past, and future tense, plus common mistakes and useful phrases. 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/conjugation-of-dire Today's Italian words: Dico = I say Dici = You say Dice = He/she says Diciamo = We say Diciamo che preferisco Firenze = Let’s say that I prefer Florence

There are very specific types of coffee in Italy. Learn how to order coffee in Italian the Italian way, so you can avoid classic tourist mistakes. 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/ordering-coffee-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Vorrei un caffè = I’d like an espresso Un caffè macchiato = an espresso with a bit of milk (lit. “stained coffee) Un caffè americano = an americano Un latte macchiato = a hot milk with a bit of coffee (lit. stained milk) Un caffè shakerato = a coffee, sugar and ice (lit. shaken coffee)

Italian indefinite articles (or words for “a” and “an”) can be tricky in Italian because there are four ways to say them. Here’s how to use each one. 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-indefinite-articles Today's Italian words: Prendiamo un tagliere di formaggi? = Shall we order (lit. we take) a cheese board? Prendiamo anche una focaccia e un’acqua frizzante? = Shall we also order (lit. we take) a focaccia and a sparkling water? Prendo uno spritz = I’ll order (lit. I take) a spritz