Learn Italiano
Learn Italiano helps you master conversational Italian by listening to short and simple conversations that you can use on your next trip to Italy. Whether you’re ordering food, asking for directions, or striking up casual conversations, our hosts – a native New Yorker of Italian heritage and a language teacher from Catania, Sicily – will guide you through everyday phrases, common sayings, and cultural tips to help you sound like a local and enjoy your Italian adventures to the fullest. Perfect for beginners and seasoned speakers alike — start improving your comprehension by learning italiano with us!
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6 days ago
6 days ago
Football (soccer) in Italy is more than just a sport to most. Going to a game at any stadium in the country is truly a cultural experience. In this episode, you'll learn terms and phrases useful for attending a match on your next trip!
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Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
If you're feeling under the weather, head to any of the many pharmacies in Italy – indicated by the green cross symbol. Pharmacists can provide advice, medicine, and other toiletries to meet your needs. This episode will help you have the conversation!
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Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Often, New Year's resolutions involve fitness. So, whether for the start of the year – or any other time – this episode teaches you different words and phrases for going to the gym or a workout class in Italian.
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Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Planning a party to ring in the New Year? Listen to this short conversation between friends to learn the lingo for hosting your own festa – whether it's for New Year's Eve or any other time of the year. Buon Anno!
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Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
From the North to the South, different regions of Italy each have their own holiday traditions. In this episode, you'll learn about some of those traditions: from Christmas Eve or Day feasts, to festive markets in the weeks before, to the Epiphany celebration that rounds out the holiday season.
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Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Whether for Christmas, a birthday, or just because... shopping for gifts in Italy is a must. This episode will teach you verbiage for all sorts of gifts you might be shopping for, as well as useful phrases to help you converse with a shop owner during check-out.
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Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
The beauty of Italy is the ability to escape the city on the weekends – whether by car or train, to the mountains or seaside. In this episode, listen to a conversation that'll equip you to take a road trip in Italy during your next visit.
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Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
A useful conversation to prepare you for a conversation in Italian at the airport on your next trip to (or from) Italy. The airport is a *great* place to practice your Italian! Try out some of these phrases next time you're there.
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Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
In this episode, you'll learn about the modern history of one of the most wondrous architectural constructions in the world – and a symbol of Italy within its capital city: The Roman Colosseum. Let us know in the comments if you've been to Rome and visited the Colosseum or preparing to visit soon!
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Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
If you're looking to visit a hair salon during your trip to Italy, this episode will equip you with the vocabulary and phrases to get the cut you want. Put what you learn to the test next time you're in the Bel Paese.
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