Matteo
Co-Host of Learn Italian with Joy of Languages
Matteo has hosted 144 Episodes.
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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.
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3 Italian Ways to Say Please (and When to Use Them)
January 13th, 2026 | 9 mins 30 secs
education, italian, language learning
Do Italians say please? Learn the 3 most authentic ways to be polite in Italian.
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213: 3 Italian Words for Beautiful That Italians Actually Use
January 6th, 2026 | 16 mins 23 secs
education, italian, language learning
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.
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212: The Best Way to Learn Italian (In Our Humble Opinion)
December 30th, 2025 | 12 mins 8 secs
education, italian, language learning
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.
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211: Italian Verb Sapere (To Know): When and How to Use It
December 23rd, 2025 | 18 mins 22 secs
education, italian, language learning
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.
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210: How to Say Happy New Year to Your Italian Friends
December 16th, 2025 | 7 mins 27 secs
education, italian, language learning
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.
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209: How to Talk About Your Famiglia in Italian
December 9th, 2025 | 14 mins 41 secs
education, italian, language learning
Family is very important in Italy. Learn how to talk about family in Italian with key words and phrases, plus common mistakes to avoid.