Katie
Co-Host of Learn Italian with Joy of Languages
Katie has hosted 166 Episodes.
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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.
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219: Some Vino, Some Pizza…How to Say Some in Italian
March 3rd, 2026 | 19 mins 27 secs
education, italian, language learning
“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.
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218: Airport in Italian: Phrases You Need When Flying in Italy
February 24th, 2026 | 18 mins 50 secs
education, italian, language learning
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.
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217: Amazing in Italian: How (and most importantly when) to say it
February 17th, 2026 | 7 mins 49 secs
education, italian, language learning
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.
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216: Valentine’s Day in Italian: Phrases and Italian Traditions
February 10th, 2026 | 13 mins 30 secs
education, italian, language learning
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
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215: Magari in Italian: What it Means and How to Use It
February 3rd, 2026 | 12 mins 53 secs
education, italian, language learning
Find out what “magari” in Italian means and how to use it when travelling, with natural phrases Italians actually say.
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Essere VS stare: Two Verbs That Confuse a Lot of Learners
January 27th, 2026 | 16 mins 22 secs
education, italian, language learning
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!
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214: Without in Italian: How to Use Senza
January 20th, 2026 | 6 mins 50 secs
education, italian, language learning
Understand how to use "without" in Italian with practical phrases for everyday situations, like choosing hotels, getting transport and eating out.