Learn Italian with Joy of Languages
About the show
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.
Episodes
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241: How to Say Welcome in Italian and Avoid a Very Common Mistake
September 8th, 2026 | 7 mins
education, italian, language learning
Welcome in Italian isn't just one word. There are 4 ways to say it. In this episode, you’ll learn when to use each one and other friendly Italian phrases.
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240: How to Speak Italian Without Anyone to Practise With
September 1st, 2026 | 10 mins 30 secs
education, italian, language learning
Want to speak Italian but don't have anyone to practise with? Here are 3 things you can do to practise Italian by yourself.
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239: 3 Ways to Say “Not a Problem” in Italian to Sound Friendly
August 25th, 2026 | 12 mins 26 secs
education, italian, language learning
Learn how to say “not a problem” in Italian with 3 friendly phrases and when to use each one.
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238: Would you like something to drink? How to use “something” in Italian
July 28th, 2026 | 10 mins 55 secs
education, italian, language learning
Learn how to say "something" in Italian with “qualcosa”, plus everyday phrases you can use on your next trip to Italy.
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237: Aperitivo in Italy: The Phrases You Need and How It Works
July 21st, 2026 | 14 mins 57 secs
education, italian, language learning
Learn how to order an aperitivo in Italy, from the drinks and snacks you'll get to the phrases you need.
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236: Greetings in Italian to Help You Sound Friendly in Italy
July 14th, 2026 | 15 mins 12 secs
education, italian, language learning
Here, you’ll learn some of the most common greetings in Italian and when exactly you should use them.
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235: How to Say "This" in Italian With Words Like "Questo" and "Questa"
July 7th, 2026 | 13 mins 27 secs
education, italian, language learning
"This" in Italian is an everyday word you’ll need for things like shopping and ordering food. But there are 4 ways to say it. Here’s when to use each one.
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234: You’re (probably) using the wrong “sorry” in Italian
June 30th, 2026 | 7 mins 37 secs
education, italian, language learning
Learn how to say “sorry” in Italian with these 3 important words and when you should use each one.
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233: Quiz: 5 Italian Phrases Tourists Often Get Wrong
June 23rd, 2026 | 13 mins 29 secs
education, italian, language learning
Learn the most common Italian phrases that tourists get wrong and what to say instead so you can sound more natural in Italian.
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232: Ordering Wine in Italy: Useful Phrases and Tips
June 16th, 2026 | 15 mins 59 secs
education, italian, language learning
Learn Italian phrases for ordering wine in Italy, plus cultural tips to help you choose, order and talk about wine like Italians do.
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231: “Can We Stop Here?” And Other Phrases With Stop In Italian
June 9th, 2026 | 9 mins 10 secs
education, italian, language learning
Here you’ll learn 2 common ways to say stop in Italian and when to use them, plus practical phrases with stop that you can use in Italy.
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230: Italian Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts When You Travel in Italy
June 2nd, 2026 | 10 mins 8 secs
education, italian, language learning
Blend in more easily in Italy by following Italian etiquette. Learn about the dos and don’ts for eating, shopping, and socialising, plus some practical phrases.
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Altrettanto: The Easiest Way To Reply in Italian
May 26th, 2026 | 8 mins 23 secs
education, italian, language learning
Not sure how to respond in Italian? You can use ‘altrettanto’ to have an instant reply in these everyday situations
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229: How to Say Suitcase in Italian and Other Useful Phrases
May 19th, 2026 | 16 mins 35 secs
education, italian, language learning
Learn how to say “suitcase” in Italian and other useful words and phrases for travelling around Italy.
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Italian Prepositions Made Easy: Tips and Tricks for Learners
May 12th, 2026 | 11 mins 50 secs
education, italian, language learning
Confused by Italian prepositions? Don't worry! Here you’ll learn them in a simple way, so you can feel more confident using them in conversation with Italians.
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228: Jobs in Italian: Say What You Do or Did
May 5th, 2026 | 14 mins 46 secs
education, italian, language learning
Learn how to talk about your jobs in Italian, past or present, with words and phrases for this common conversation topic.