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247: How Do You Say “That” in Italian? It Depends!

3 november 2026 · 13 min
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“That” in Italian can be confusing because there isn’t just one way to say it. Here’s how to use the different forms, with phrases for everyday situations in Italy. Lees meer

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Today's Italian words:

Quanto costa quel cappello? = How much does that hat cost?

Vorrei quella torta = I’d like that cake

Quei giardini sono chiusi oggi = Those gardens are closed today

Quelle valigie sono nostre = Those suitcases are ours
246: Halloween in Italy: Useful Words and What to Expect

27 oktober 2026 · 10 min
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Halloween in Italy might be a bit different to what you’re used to at home. Here’s what to expect around this time of year, plus some useful words and phrases. Lees meer

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245: Uscire: How To Use This Common Italian Verb

20 oktober 2026 · 17 min
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The Italian verb “uscire” is one you’ll hear a lot in Italy. But it’s irregular, so it can be easy to make mistakes. Here, you’ll see how it works in some useful phrases. Lees meer

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244: Eating Out in Italy? How to Say “Try” and “Taste”

13 oktober 2026 · 7 min
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Learn how to talk about taste in Italian with words like “assaggiare” and “provare”, plus useful phrases for food and drink in Italy. Lees meer

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Today's Italian words:

Vuoi assaggiare? = Do you want to have a taste?

Chi assaggia? = Who’s tasting?

Volete provare il piatto del giorno? = Do you (plural) want to try the dish of the day?
243: Italian Words: How to Know If They’re Masculine or Feminine (Plus a Recipe Idea)

6 oktober 2026 · 14 min
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Learn the patterns that can help you tell whether Italian words are masculine or feminine, so you can use them the right way without guessing. Lees meer

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Today's Italian words:

La farina = The flour

Il vino = The wine

Un limone = A lemon

Le birre = The beers

I taralli = a type of biscuit that can be sweet or savoury. They’re often served as a part of an aperitivo
I have hot! 7 common expressions with AVERE in Italian

29 september 2026 · 11 min
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Careful when saying “I’m hot” in Italian! Why? Find out how to avoid embarrassing mistakes by learning these expressions with AVERE (have) in Italian. Lees meer

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Today's Italian words:

Ho caldo = I'm hot

Ho freddo = I'm cold

Ho 40 anni = I'm 40

Ho sete = I'm thirsty

Ho fame = I'm hungry

Ho sonno = I'm sleepy

Ho paura = I'm scared
242: Learn How to Say “No” in Italian and Still Sound Nice

22 september 2026 · 10 min
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Knowing how to say no in Italian is useful, but "no" alone can sound too blunt. Learn natural Italian phrases to soften “no” and sound more friendly. Lees meer

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Today's Italian words:

Forse/magari un altro giorno = Maybe another day

Forse/magari domani = Maybe tomorrow

No, non penso = No, I don’t think so
How to answer COME STAI in Italian (and 3 common mistakes to avoid)

15 september 2026 · 9 min
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How should you reply when someone asks “Ciao, come stai?”. Learn how to avoid simple mistakes when answering this classic Italian conversation opener. Lees meer

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Today's Italian words:

Come stai= How are you?

Bene, bene= well, well

Bene, grazie= well, thank you

Tutto bene= everything’s well
241: How to Say Welcome in Italian and Avoid a Very Common Mistake

8 september 2026 · 7 min
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Welcome in Italian isn't just one word. There are 4 ways to say it. In this episode, you’ll learn when to use each one and other friendly Italian phrases. Lees meer

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Today's Italian words:

Ciao Matteo, benvenuto = Hi Matteo, welcome

Ciao Katie, benvenuta = Hi Katie, welcome

Benvenuta, prego = Welcome (to one woman), please come in
240: How to Speak Italian Without Anyone to Practise With

1 september 2026 · 10 min
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Want to speak Italian but don't have anyone to practise with? Here are 3 things you can do to practise Italian by yourself. Lees meer

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Today's Italian words:

Bevo un caffè = I’m drinking a coffee

Ascolto la musica = I’m listening to music