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125: 3 Perfect Italian Movies to Learn Italian Feb 06, 2024

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These Italian movies are so good, you’ll forget you’re studying! Choose your favourites from dramas, classics and comedies, with tips on how to watch.

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Today's Italian words:
La vita davanti a sé = The life ahead (of oneself)
18 regali = 18 presents
Pane e tulipani = Bread and tulips

124: From ‘Gnocchi’ to ‘Bruschetta’: Learn to Pronounce an Italian Menu Jan 30, 2024

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Gnocchi, bruschetta, tagliatelle… Italian dishes are easier to eat than pronounce! Impress your friends by learning to pronounce these Italian menu favourites.

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Today's Italian words:
Bruschetta = A starter of toasted bread with toppings (remember the hard CH sound!)
Tagliatelle = A type of fresh egg pasta in thick strips (contains the GLI sound)
Gnocchi = Italian potato dumplings (starts with the GN sound)
Spaghetti = A very famous type of long pasta (with a hard GH and double TT)
Panna cotta = A dessert which means “cooked cream” (contains a double NN and TT)
Arancini = Sicilian rice balls (the R sounds a lot like the t in the American “matter”)

123: Avere: How To Use This Italian Verb (and Mistakes To Avoid) Jan 23, 2024

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Avere is one of the most important verbs in Italian. Learn to use it in conversation, and avoid these common mistakes!

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Today's Italian words:
Ho una prenotazione = I have a reservation
Hai tempo? = Do you have time?
Ho un’idea = I have an idea
Hanno la birra = They have (the) beer
Abbiamo una bottiglia di vino = We have a bottle of wine
Ho = I have
Hai = You have
Ha = S/he has; you have (plural)
Abbiamo = We have
Avete = You have (plural)
Hanno = They have
Avevamo = We had

122: The Many Meanings of Prego Jan 16, 2024

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“Prego” in Italian often means “you’re welcome”. But did you know that it has 7 other meanings that are really useful for travel? Learn them here!

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Today's Italian words:
Grazie! – Prego! = Thank you! – You’re welcome!
Prego, buona giornata! = After you, have a nice day (holding the door open)
Posso assaggiare? – Prego! = Can I taste (it)? – Certainly!
Prego? = Pardon?

121: How to Speak Italian (Even if You’re Not Confident Yet!) Jan 09, 2024

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Get practical tips on how to start speaking Italian. In this friendly guide, you’ll learn from real people who’ve done it, despite the jitters!

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While we didn’t share specific phrases in this lesson, here are a few you can use with Italians to encourage them to help you practise speaking:
Sto imparando l’italiano = I’m learning Italian
Preferisco l’italiano, vorrei praticare = I prefer Italian, I’d like to practise
Provo in italiano, va bene? Mi aiuta? = I’ll try in Italian, is that OK? Will you help me?
Grazie per la pazienza! = Thanks for your patience
Grazie per l’aiuto! = Thanks for your help
Grazie per la lezione! = Thanks for the lesson

120: Insider Travel Tips: Hidden Gems in Italy Shared by Our Italian Teachers Jan 02, 2024

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Where do Italians vacation? Avoid the typical tourist traps and experience the real Italy with tips from our Italian teachers.

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Today's Italian words:
Il mio posto preferito è… = My favourite place is…
Un’isola = An island
Il mare è stupendo = The sea is stupendous
Il paese è molto vivace = The town is very lively
Al tramonto = At sunset
È una città piccola e tranquilla = It’s a small and tranquil city
Una vista stupenda = A stupendous view
Il cibo è buonissimo! = The food is really delicious!
Una spiaggia molto grande = A very big beach

119: Salute! A guide to saying “cheers” in Italian Dec 05, 2023

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How do you say “cheers” in Italian? Learn the two main ways, plus a few important rules so you can toast like a local!

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Today's Italian words:
Un brindisi! = A toast!
Salute! = “Cheers” for any occasion (lit. “health”)
Cin cin! = “Cheers” for everyday situations with friends and family
Guardami negli occhi = Look me in the eyes
Non con il bicchiere di plastica = Not with the plastic glass

118: Al, del, sul... Italian Articulated Prepositions Made Simple Nov 28, 2023

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Not sure how to use those little words like “al”, “del” and “sul” in Italian? Learn how in this simple guide!

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Today's Italian words:
Siamo andati al supermercato = we went to the supermarket
Alla cassa = at the till
Forse è nella valigia = maybe it’s in the suitcase
Nel frigo = in the refrigerator
È sul tavolo = it’s on the table

117: How to Say and Write Dates in Italian Nov 21, 2023

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Find yourself fumbling over dates in Italian? Learn how to say and write them with confidence, and avoid the common mistakes that trip up most learners.

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Today's Italian words:
Il primo giugno = June 1st
Il 12 novembre (il dodici novembre) = November 12th
L’11 dicembre (l’undici dicembre) = December 11th
Il 29 giugno (il ventinove giugno) = June 29th
Il 5 ottobre (il cinque ottobre) = October 5th

116: Months of the Year in Italian: A Quick and Easy Lesson Nov 14, 2023

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Want to learn the months of the year in Italian fast? We’ll help you remember these important Italian words and avoid the most common learner mistakes.

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Today's Italian words:
gennaio = January
febbraio = February
marzo = March
aprile = April
maggio = May
giugno = June
luglio = July
agosto = August
settembre = September
ottobre = October
novembre= November
dicembre = December

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