183: Stop Translating in Your Head! Think and Speak in Italian
_Learn to think and speak in Italian without translating in your head. Improve your fluency and confidence with 5 practical tips that work for beginners, too! _
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Today's Italian words:
Va bene = Ok
Non c’è problema = No problem
Mi dispiace = I’m sorry
Non lo so = I don’t know
A presto = See you soon
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182: What do little Italian words like allora and anche mean?
_You need Italian words like "allora" and "anche" in most everyday conversations. You'll see how they work so you can use them and speak more naturally. _
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Today's Italian words:
Per fare il tour prima devi prenotare = To do the tour, first you have to book
Vorrei una pizza come la tua = I’d like a pizza like yours
Prima vado in bagno = First I’ll go to the bathroom
Devo anche mandare un’email = I also have to send an email
Poi mi preparo = Then I’ll get ready
Allora… sono di Napoli, ma vivo a Roma = So… I’m from Naples, but I live in Rome
Vorrei un cappuccino. Anzi, due = I’d like a cappuccino. Actually, two
Parlo italiano e anche francese = I speak Italian and also French
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181: The 3 Meanings of Si in Italian
_What does “si” mean in Italian? Learn its three meanings and how to use it in every day conversations. _
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Today's Italian words:
Cosa si fa questo weekend? = What does one do this weekend?
Come si chiama il ristorante? = What is the restaurant called?
Lì si mangia bene e si spende poco = There one eats well and one spends little
Così Brody si diverte e si rilassa = That way Brody can enjoy herself and relax
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180: Water in Italian: Words and Phrases for Italy
Learn the word for water in Italian and how to order it with key phrases and cultural tips.
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Today's Italian words:
Acqua naturale = Still water
Acqua frizzante = Sparkling water
Vorrei una bottiglia d’acqua frizzante = I’d like a bottle of sparkling water
Vorrei una bottiglia d’acqua naturale = I’d like a bottle of still water
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179: Why Can’t I Speak Italian Yet? (And How to Fix It!)
If you're learning Italian but feel like you can’t speak it yet, you’re not the only one. Here you have simple fixes to help you speak Italian more confidently.
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Today's Italian words:
Le app = The apps
Un piano = A plan
Parlo italiano = I speak Italian
Un principiante = A beginner
Sono principiante = I’m a beginner
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