
213: 3 Italian Words for Beautiful That Italians Actually Use
06/1/2026 | 16min
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 Italy. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Italian-Words-For-Beautiful Today's Italian words: Che bella giornata! = What a beautiful day! Il Duomo è bellissimo = The cathedral is very beautiful La pinacoteca è meravigliosa = The pinacoteca (art museum) is marvellous Il Castello Sforzesco è stupendo = The Sforzesco castle is wonderful (lit. stupendous)

212: The Best Way to Learn Italian (In Our Humble Opinion)
30/12/2025 | 12min
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. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/The-Best-Way-to-Learn-Italian 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
23/12/2025 | 18min
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. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Italian-verb-sapere 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
16/12/2025 | 7min
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. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Happy-New-Year-in-Italian 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
09/12/2025 | 14min
Family is very important in Italy. Learn how to talk about family in Italian with key words and phrases, plus common mistakes to avoid. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/family-in-Italian 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)



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