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212: The Best Way to Learn Italian (In Our Humble Opinion) Dec 30, 2025

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The best way to learn Italian doesn’t involve memorizing verb lists. Here are 7 effective techniques (in our humble opinion) to get better and better at Italian.

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Today's Italian words:
Vorrei uno spritz = I’d like a spritz
Ho una prenotazione = I have a reservation
Sono americano = I am American
Vivo in Canada = I live in Canada
Vivo in Inghliterra = I live in England

211: Italian Verb Sapere (To Know): When and How to Use It Dec 23, 2025

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Learn how to use the Italian verb “sapere” in everyday situations, like asking for info or chatting with locals, plus the common mistakes to avoid.

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Today's Italian words:
Non lo so = I don’t know (lit. I don’t know it)
Sai dove siamo? = Do you know where we are?
So che siamo in centro = I know that we’re in the centre
Sai dov'è…? = Do you know where is…?

210: How to Say Happy New Year to Your Italian Friends Dec 16, 2025

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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.

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Today's words:
Buon anno = Happy New Year (lit. good year)
Buon anno nuovo = Happy New Year (lit. good year new)
Felice anno nuovo = Happy New Year (lit. happy year new)
Auguri = Best wishes

209: How to Talk About Your Famiglia in Italian Dec 09, 2025

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Family is very important in Italy. Learn how to talk about family in Italian with key words and phrases, plus common mistakes to avoid.

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Today's Italian words:
Mia zia = My aunt
Mio zio = My uncle
Mia mamma = My mum
I miei nipoti = My nieces and nephews
Mia cugina = My cousin (female)

208: Italian Dialect Quiz: 5 Useful Phrases You Might Hear in Italy Dec 02, 2025

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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 Nov 25, 2025

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

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Today's Italian words:
Dico = I say
Dici = You say
Dice = He/she says
Diciamo = We say
Diciamo che preferisco Firenze = Let’s say that I prefer Florence

206: Ordering Coffee in Italian: Tips for Your Next Trip to Italy Nov 18, 2025

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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.

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Today's Italian words:
Vorrei un caffè = I’d like an espresso
Un caffè macchiato = an espresso with a bit of milk (lit. “stained coffee)
Un caffè americano = an americano
Un latte macchiato = a hot milk with a bit of coffee (lit. stained milk)
Un caffè shakerato = a coffee, sugar and ice (lit. shaken coffee)

205: Italian Indefinite Articles: Un, Una, Uno, and Un’ Nov 11, 2025

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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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Today's Italian words:
Prendiamo un tagliere di formaggi? = Shall we order (lit. we take) a cheese board?
Prendiamo anche una focaccia e un’acqua frizzante? = Shall we also order (lit. we take) a focaccia and a sparkling water?
Prendo uno spritz = I’ll order (lit. I take) a spritz

204: Italian Verb Venire: Don’t Come to Italy Without It Nov 04, 2025

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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.

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Today's Italian words:
Io e mia mamma veniamo in stazione = My mum and I are coming to the station
Ma viene anche mia sorella! = But my sister is also coming!
Ma se venite in macchina c'è traffico = But if you (plural) come by car there’s traffic
Vengo in metro: è comoda = I’m coming by metro: it’s convenient

203: Get Well Soon in Italian: 3 Friendly Phrases Oct 28, 2025

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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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Today's Italian words:
Rimettiti = Get well soon (lit. reput yourself)
Riprenditi = Get well soon (lit. get back yourself)
Riposati = Get well soon (lit. rest yourself)

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