• Altrettanto: The Easiest Way To Reply in Italian
    May 26 2026

    Not sure how to respond in Italian? Use ‘altrettanto’ to have an instant reply in these everyday situations!

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    Today's Italian words:
    Altrettanto = You too / same to you / likewise
    Buona giornata = Have a good day
    Buona serata = Have a good evening
    Buona domenica = Have a good Sunday
    Buon weekend = Have a good weekend
    Buon viaggio = Have a good trip
    Buon lavoro= Good luck with your work (lit. good work)

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    8 mins
  • 229: How to Say Suitcase in Italian and Other Useful Phrases
    May 19 2026

    _Learn how to say “suitcase” in Italian and other useful words and phrases for travelling around Italy. _

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    Today's Italian words:
    Dobbiamo fare le valigie = We need to pack (lit. do the suitcases)
    Il mio zaino è pronto = My backpack is ready
    La crema solare = Sun cream
    Il fon = Hairdryer
    Una giacca leggera = A light jacket
    Delle scarpe comode = Some light shoes

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    17 mins
  • Italian Prepositions Made Easy: Tips and Tricks for Learners
    May 12 2026

    Confused by Italian prepositions? Don't worry! Here you’ll learn them in a simple way, so you can feel more confident using them in conversation with Italians.

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    Today's Italian words:
    Un piatto di pasta = A plate of pasta
    Sono di San Francisco = I’m from San Francisco (lit. “of” San Francisco)
    Il nostro hotel è a Roma = Our hotel is in Rome (lit. “at” Rome)
    Il ristorante è lontano da qui? = Is the restaurant far from here?
    Questo treno va da Milano a Napoli = This train goes from Milan to Naples
    Aspettiamo da 20 minuti = We’ve been waiting for 20 minutes (lit. we wait “from” 20 minutes)
    Andiamo in macchina = We’re going by car (lit. “in” car)
    Un tavolo per due = A table for two
    Vado al mercato per comprare la frutta = I’m going to the market (in order) to buy fruit
    È sul menù = It’s on the menu
    Una guida sulla città = A guide about the city (lit. “on” the city)
    Tra due città = Between two cities
    Il supermercato chiude tra 30 minuti = The supermarket closes in 30 minutes (lit. “between”)

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    12 mins
  • 228: Jobs in Italian: Say What You Do or Did
    May 5 2026

    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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    Today's Italian words:
    Sono in pensione = I’m retired
    Sono in pensione, ma ero insegnante = I’m retired, but I was a teacher
    Che lavoro fai = What job do you do?
    Sono video editor = I’m a video editor
    Sei anche cuoco = You’re also a cook
    Sei anche manager, insegnante, cameraman = You’re also a manager, teacher, cameraman
    Ero grafico = I was a graphic designer

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    15 mins
  • 227: The Most Common Italian Words: How to Learn Italian Faster
    Apr 28 2026

    _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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    Today's Italian words:
    Lo stesso per favore = The same thing please
    Vorrei prenotare = I’d like to book
    Altrettanto = The same to you
    Vorrei questo per favore = I’d like this please

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    11 mins
  • 226: Great in Italian: Which Word Should You Use?
    Apr 21 2026

    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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    Today's Italian words:
    Ottima idea! = Great idea!
    È un ottimo ristorante = It’s a great restaurant
    Ordiniamo una pizza? Perfetto! = Shall we order a pizza? Perfect!

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    8 mins
  • 225: Dovere: “you have” to learn this Italian verb
    Apr 14 2026

    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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    Deve cambiare treno = You (formal) have to change train
    Dobbiamo comprare i biglietti per Napoli = We have to buy the tickets for Naples
    Devo pagare qui? = Do I have to pay here?
    Devi prenotare online = You have to book online
    Devo fare molte cose = I have to do lots of things

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    16 mins
  • 224: Italian Adverbs: The Words That (Probabilmente) You’ll Need
    Apr 7 2026

    _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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    Today's Italian words:
    Gli italiani parlano velocemente = Italians speak quickly
    In Italia viaggio facilmente in treno = In Italy, I travel easily by train
    Generalmente bevo un cappuccino = I generally drink a cappuccino
    Probabilmente sono negata = I am probably hopeless (feminine)

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    18 mins