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178: 8 Italian Slang Words You’ll Actually Hear in Italy

March 25th, 2025  |  14 mins 55 secs

Learn the slang words Italians use everyday, from wishing good luck, to showing you’re annoyed, so you can follow real Italian conversations.

177: Question Words in Italian: The 8 You Need

March 18th, 2025  |  20 mins 32 secs

education, italian, language learning

Learn key Italian question words like “dove”, “quando”, and more to help you get the info you need while traveling in Italy.

176: Because in Italian: How to Use Perché

March 11th, 2025  |  7 mins 5 secs

How do you say “because” in Italian? It’s usually “perché”, but not always! Learn when and when not to use it in Italian.

175: Advice for Speaking Italian (and not getting Englished)

March 4th, 2025  |  15 mins 10 secs

Want to avoid getting replies in English when you’re speaking Italian? Here are our tips and key phrases to keep the conversation going!

174: La mia pizza! How to talk about what’s yours (when it really matters)

February 25th, 2025  |  13 mins 48 secs

You need Italian possessive adjectives in most everyday conversations. You’ll see how they work, when to use them and mistakes to avoid.

173: But in Italian: When to Use Ma, Però, and More

February 18th, 2025  |  8 mins 54 secs

education, italian, language learning

Here’s how to use "but" in Italian with ma, però, and more! Learn the differences between ma and però, plus other common Italian expressions.

172: I Love You in Italian: 7 Romantic Phrases

February 11th, 2025  |  10 mins 28 secs

education, italian, language learning

Learn how to say “I love you” in Italian, including a common mistake to avoid. You'll also learn terms of endearment and how to reply.

171: What on Earth are Italian Reflexive Verbs?

February 4th, 2025  |  14 mins 48 secs

education, italian, language learning

You need Italian reflexive verbs for many things. Like talking about your daily routine, feelings and even saying your name. You’ll learn what they are and how to use them.

170: Learn the Word for Cold in Italian (and Avoid this Mistake)

January 28th, 2025  |  9 mins 50 secs

education, italian, language learning

Learn how to say cold in Italian. You’ll see key phrases with the word cold, plus common mistakes to avoid.

169: How to Say Nice to Meet You in Italian: Formal and Informal

January 21st, 2025  |  7 mins 11 secs

education, italian, language learning

Learn how to say "nice to meet you" in Italian. You’ll see the formal and informal versions, plus how to reply if someone says it to you.

168: Common Italian Words That Are Actually English

January 14th, 2025  |  12 mins 36 secs

education, italian, language learning

There are loads of Italian words that are actually English. See how they’re used in travel, tech, entertainment, and more, plus tips on how to pronounce them the Italian way.

167: Why in Italian: How to Say and Use It in Conversation

January 7th, 2025  |  12 mins 50 secs

education, italian, language learning

Why in Italian is one simple word. Or you can learn a few extra really common ways to say why to make your Italian sound natural.

166: Learn Italian Fast in 2025: Your 3-Month Action Plan

December 31st, 2024  |  10 mins 9 secs

education, italian, language learning

Ready to get serious about your Italian? This structured plan will help you learn Italian fast and improve your conversation skills in just three months!

165: How do you say Merry Christmas in Italian?

December 3rd, 2024  |  5 mins 41 secs

education, italian, language learning

How do you wish “Merry Christmas” to your Italian family or friends? Learn it quickly in this mini Italian lesson!

164: Passato prossimo in Italian: how to use this past tense

November 26th, 2024  |  19 mins 13 secs

education, italian, language learning

The passato prossimo is the perfect tense for conversations with Italians. See how it’s formed and when to use it so you can talk about the past.

163: How to swear in Italian without offending anyone

November 19th, 2024  |  12 mins 45 secs

education, italian, language learning

Learn the most common Italian Swear words that you won’t find in your textbook and how to use them (or not!) when talking to Italians.