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About the show

Where's the toilet? Two coffees please! How much is it? Learn the basics in bite-sized pieces with Katie and Matteo. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our You Tube Italian Channel to get more Italian lessons.

Episodes

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 208: Italian Dialect Quiz: 5 Useful Phrases You Might Hear in Italy

    December 2nd, 2025  |  11 mins 34 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    They don’t just speak Italian in Italy, there are dialects too. Learn common words and phrases from Italian dialects to understand locals better.

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    207: Dire: How to Use This Really Common Italian Verb

    November 25th, 2025  |  14 mins 37 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    Learn how to use the verb dire (to say, to tell) in the present, past, and future tense, plus common mistakes and useful phrases.

  • 206: Ordering Coffee in Italian: Tips for Your Next Trip to Italy

    November 18th, 2025  |  14 mins 13 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    There are very specific types of coffee in Italy. Learn how to order coffee in Italian the Italian way, so you can avoid classic tourist mistakes.

  • 205: Italian Indefinite Articles: Un, Una, Uno, and Un’

    November 11th, 2025  |  14 mins 11 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    Italian indefinite articles (or words for “a” and “an”) can be tricky in Italian because there are four ways to say them. Here’s how to use each one.

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    204: Italian Verb Venire: Don’t Come to Italy Without It

    November 4th, 2025  |  15 mins 31 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    The Italian verb venire (to come) pops up all the time in Italian. See how to use it in the present, past and future tenses.

  • 203: Get Well Soon in Italian: 3 Friendly Phrases

    October 28th, 2025  |  7 mins 49 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    Learn how to say “get well soon” in Italian with these 3 friendly phrases. Perfect for showing care and connecting with Italians.

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    202: Quiz: 7 Everyday Italian Words Most Tourists Don’t Understand

    October 21st, 2025  |  18 mins 5 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    Some Italian words confuse tourists because they’re hard to translate. Find out the meanings of these 7 everyday, untranslatable Italian words and expressions.

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    201: So in Italian: There Are Actually 3 Ways to Say It!

    October 14th, 2025  |  13 mins 48 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    There are actually 3 ways to say so in Italian: quindi, allora and così. Find out when you should use each one so your Italian can sound more natural.

  • 200: Fare, Andare, Venire: Italian Irregular Verbs You Need

    October 7th, 2025  |  17 mins 11 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    You need the Italian irregular verbs fare, andare and venire for all kinds of conversations. Learn their forms to use them correctly and avoid mistakes.

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    199: How Do You Say Yummy in Italian? (Hint: It’s Not Delizioso)

    September 30th, 2025  |  7 mins 10 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    How do you say yummy in Italian? Learn the everyday, common expressions Italians use so you can join their food chats (and why you shouldn’t say delizioso).

  • 198: Dare: How to Use This Important Italian Verb

    September 23rd, 2025  |  12 mins 45 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    Dare is one of the most common Italian words. Learn how to conjugate it in the present, past and future and how to use it in common Italian expressions.

  • Everyday Italian Phrases: The 6 You Need

    September 16th, 2025  |  10 mins 2 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    What do you do every day? Here you’ll learn those routine Italian words and phrases you absolutely have to know!

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    197: Good Luck in Italian: What to Say and How to Reply

    September 9th, 2025  |  11 mins 10 secs
    education, italian, language learning

    Italians have lots of fun ways to say and reply to “good luck” in Italian. Here, you’ll find out what they are so you can start using them in Italy.

  • 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.