Katie
Co-Host of Learn Italian with Joy of Languages
Katie has hosted 157 Episodes.
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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.
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227: The Most Common Italian Words: How to Learn Italian Faster
April 28th, 2026 | 11 mins 13 secs
education, italian, language learning
You can use some of the most common Italian words to make lots of different phrases. Focusing on these words will help you learn Italian faster.
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226: Great in Italian: Which Word Should You Use?
April 21st, 2026 | 7 mins 33 secs
education, italian, language learning
There’s not just one word for “great” in Italian that works every time. Here, you’ll learn the different ways to say “great” in Italian and when to use each one.
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225: Dovere: “you have” to learn this Italian verb
April 14th, 2026 | 15 mins 45 secs
education, italian, language learning
Learn how to use dovere in Italian to say what you “have to”, “must” or “should” do, with common phrases and real-life situations you’ll come across in Italy.
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224: Italian Adverbs: The Words That (Probabilmente) You’ll Need
April 7th, 2026 | 18 mins
education, italian, language learning
Italian adverbs help you add more detail and meaning to your Italian. Here are some of the most common Italian adverbs for everyday conversation and how to use them.
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223: With in Italian: Everyday Examples You’ll Hear in Italy
March 31st, 2026 | 6 mins 36 secs
education, italian, language learning
Learn how to use “with” in Italian to get around Italy, from ordering food and drink to booking places to stay.
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222: Quiz time! Common Italian Phrases That Help You Connect with the Local
March 24th, 2026 | 12 mins 36 secs
education, italian, language learning
These common Italian phrases go beyond polite basics like “buongiorno” and “grazie” so you can connect with Italians and have friendly, everyday conversations.
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221: Italian Verb Potere: How to Use It When in Italy
March 17th, 2026 | 19 mins 46 secs
education, italian, language learning
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.
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220: How to Say Never in Italian (While Playing Two Truths and a Lie)
March 10th, 2026 | 9 mins 4 secs
education, italian, language learning
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.