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235: How to Say "This" in Italian With Words Like "Questo" and "Questa"
This in Italian is an everyday word you’ll need for things like shopping and ordering food. But there are 4 ways to say it. Here’s when to use each on...
234: You’re (probably) using the wrong “sorry” in Italian
_Learn how to say “sorry” in Italian with these 3 important words and when you should use each one. _
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233: Quiz: 5 Italian Phrases Tourists Often Get Wrong
_Learn the most common Italian phrases that tourists get wrong and what to say instead so you can sound more natural in Italian. _
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232: Ordering Wine in Italy: Useful Phrases and Tips
Learn Italian phrases for ordering wine in Italy, plus cultural tips to help you choose, order and talk about wine like Italians do.
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231: “Can We Stop Here?” And Other Phrases With Stop In Italian
_Here you’ll learn 2 common ways to say stop in Italian and when to use them, plus practical phrases with stop that you can use in Italy. _
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230: Italian Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts When You Travel in Italy
Blend in more easily in Italy by following Italian etiquette. Learn about the dos and don’ts for eating and socialising, plus some practical phrases.<...
Altrettanto: The Easiest Way To Reply in Italian
Not sure how to respond in Italian? Use ‘altrettanto’ to have an instant reply in these everyday situations!
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229: How to Say Suitcase in Italian and Other Useful Phrases
_Learn how to say “suitcase” in Italian and other useful words and phrases for travelling around Italy. _
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Italian Prepositions Made Easy: Tips and Tricks for Learners
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...
228: Jobs in Italian: Say What You Do or Did
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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227: The Most Common Italian Words: How to Learn Italian Faster
_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. _
226: Great in Italian: Which Word Should You Use?
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 us...
225: Dovere: “you have” to learn this Italian verb
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 i...
224: Italian Adverbs: The Words That (Probabilmente) You’ll Need
_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...
223: With in Italian: Everyday Examples You’ll Hear in Italy
_Learn how to use “with” in Italian to get around Italy, from ordering food and drink to booking places to stay. _
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222: Quiz time! Common Italian Phrases That Help You Connect with the Local
_These common Italian phrases go beyond polite basics like “buongiorno” and “grazie” so you can connect with Italians and have friendly, everyday conv...
221: Italian Verb Potere: How to Use It When in Italy
The Italian verb “potere” means “can”, but it doesn’t always work the same way. Learn how to use it correctly and avoid common mistakes.
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220: How to Say Never in Italian (While Playing Two Truths and a Lie)
_In this post, you’ll learn how to say never in Italian using mai, including how to use it in common expressions and the past tense. _
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219: Some Vino, Some Pizza…How to Say Some in Italian
_“Some” comes up all the time in Italy, like when you’re shopping or ordering food. Learn how to say it in Italian with words like “del”, “dei”, “dell...
218: Airport in Italian: Phrases You Need When Flying in Italy
_In this post, you’ll learn useful words and phrases for the airport in Italian. They’ll make it easier to ask for help and understand the Italian aro...
217: Amazing in Italian: How (and most importantly when) to say it
How do you say “amazing” in Italian? Here you’ll learn the best word to use, a few common alternatives, and tips on when Italians would actually use t...
216: Valentine’s Day in Italian: Phrases and Italian Traditions
_In this post, you’ll learn how to talk about Valentine’s Day in Italian with useful words and phrases. You’ll also see the unique ways Italians celeb...
215: Magari in Italian: What it Means and How to Use It
Find out what “magari” in Italian means and how to use it when travelling, with natural phrases Italians actually say.
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Essere VS stare: Two Verbs That Confuse a Lot of Learners
In Italian, there are two verbs that mean “to be”: essere and stare. When should you use each one? Find out in this simple guide!
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214: Without in Italian: How to Use Senza
Understand how to use "without" in Italian with practical phrases for everyday situations, like choosing hotels, getting transport and eating out.
3 Italian Ways to Say Please (and When to Use Them)
Do Italians say please? Learn the 3 most authentic ways to be polite in Italian.
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213: 3 Italian Words for Beautiful That Italians Actually Use
Here are 3 common Italian words for beautiful that Italians actually say. You’ll also learn how you can use them in useful phrases for getting around...
212: The Best Way to Learn Italian (In Our Humble Opinion)
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...
211: Italian Verb Sapere (To Know): When and How to Use It
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.
210: How to Say Happy New Year to Your Italian Friends
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.
209: How to Talk About Your Famiglia in Italian
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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208: Italian Dialect Quiz: 5 Useful Phrases You Might Hear in Italy
They don’t just speak Italian in Italy, there are dialects too. Learn common words and phrases from Italian dialects to understand locals better.
207: Dire: How to Use This Really Common Italian Verb
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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206: Ordering Coffee in Italian: Tips for Your Next Trip to Italy
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.
205: Italian Indefinite Articles: Un, Una, Uno, and Un’
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.<...
204: Italian Verb Venire: Don’t Come to Italy Without It
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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203: Get Well Soon in Italian: 3 Friendly Phrases
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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202: Quiz: 7 Everyday Italian Words Most Tourists Don’t Understand
Some Italian words confuse tourists because they’re hard to translate. Find out the meanings of these 7 everyday, untranslatable Italian words and exp...
201: So in Italian: There Are Actually 3 Ways to Say It!
There are actually 3 ways to say so in Italian: quindi, allora and così. Find out when you should use each one so your Italian can sound more natural....
200: Fare, Andare, Venire: Italian Irregular Verbs You Need
_You need the Italian irregular verbs fare, andare and venire for all kinds of conversations. Learn their forms to use them correctly and avoid mistak...