Matteo
Co-Host of Learn Italian with Joy of Languages
Matteo has hosted 131 Episodes.
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196: Why You Can Understand Italian But Can't Speak It
September 2nd, 2025 | 14 mins 26 secs
education, italian, language learning
If you understand Italian but find it hard to speak, you’re not alone. Here are 5 common reasons and easy tips to help you get better at speaking Italian.
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195: What phrases do you need for Italy? We asked our teachers
August 26th, 2025 | 12 mins 58 secs
education, italian, language learning
50 useful Italian words and phrases to know to get around Italy. From shopping and eating out to chatting and getting information.
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194: You’re (probably) using the wrong “excuse me” in Italian
July 29th, 2025 | 10 mins 50 secs
education, italian, language learning
Excuse me in Italian might seem simple, but there are actually four ways to say it. Here’s when and how to use each one, so you’ll always get it right in Italy.
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193: Am I Bad at Italian? We’ll Give You an Honest Answer
July 22nd, 2025 | 17 mins 46 secs
education, italian, language learning
Bad at Italian? Perfetto! Here's how being bad at Italian can actually help you, with some useful tips and practical phrases.
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192: Italian Festivals: What to Know Before You Go
July 15th, 2025 | 15 mins 2 secs
education, italian, language learning
Italian festivals are a great way to enjoy real Italian culture. Here are the best Italian festivals, plus some useful phrases to help you join in the fun.
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191: You in Italian: Formal vs. Informal Explained
July 8th, 2025 | 25 mins 36 secs
education, italian, language learning
Learn the three forms of “you” in Italian and when to use each one, so you get the right tone every time you’re chatting with Italians.
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190: Do You Have to Read Books to Learn Italian? Yes and No.
July 1st, 2025 | 9 mins 51 secs
education, italian, language learning
Is reading Italian books a good idea? We think so, if you pick the right ones. Here are 5 tips on what you should be reading in Italian.
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189: Everything You Need to Join a Birthday in Italy
June 24th, 2025 | 14 mins 26 secs
education, italian, language learning
How do you say “Happy birthday” in Italian? Learn the phrases Italians actually use, pronunciation tips, and 2 quite unique birthday traditions.
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188: How to Say and Use “Let’s Go” in Italian
June 17th, 2025 | 9 mins 28 secs
education, italian, language learning
There’s one simple way to say “let’s go” in Italian, but you’ll also want to know how to say (and use) the other expressions that Italians use all the time.
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187: Italian Restaurant Phrases Most Tourists Don’t Understand
June 10th, 2025 | 17 mins 8 secs
education, italian, language learning
What Italian restaurant phrases will you actually hear in Italy? Learn what waiters really say, plus some cultural tips.
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186: Have Fun in Italian: The Right (and Wrong) Way to Say It
June 3rd, 2025 | 14 mins 11 secs
education, italian, language learning
How do you say have fun in Italian? Spoiler: you don’t even use the word have. Learn the right (and wrong) phrases to use instead
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How to Go Shopping in Italian: Beginner’s Guide
May 27th, 2025 | 11 mins 56 secs
education, italian, language learning
Planning on buying some lovely things in Italy? How about doing your shopping in Italian! Learn some useful phrases and tips so you can shop like a local.
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185: Where in Italian: You’d Be Lost (Literally) Without It
May 20th, 2025 | 8 mins 7 secs
education, italian, language learning
You’ll need “where” in Italian to ask really useful questions. Here, you’ll see how to pronounce it the right way and use it in common phrases.
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Restaurant and Bar Phrases to order in Italy
May 13th, 2025 | 19 mins 41 secs
education, italian, language learning
Wouldn’t it be "fantastico" to walk into an Italian restaurant and place your order in perfect Italian? Here you’ll learn how to do that and more!
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184: 3 most common ways to say Congratulations in Italian
May 6th, 2025 | 11 mins 14 secs
education, italian, language learning
How do you say “congratulations” in Italian? Here you’ll find the most common phrases you can use right away to congratulate your Italian friends or relatives.
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183: Stop Translating in Your Head! Think and Speak in Italian
April 29th, 2025 | 10 mins 33 secs
education, italian, language learning new boost
Learn to think and speak in Italian without translating in your head. Improve your fluency and confidence with 5 practical tips that work for beginners, too!