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#86: PIACERE in Italian: the ultimate guide to talking about things you like from 2020-06-28T14:00:02
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#85: Piace in the past - part III from 2020-06-07T14:00:19
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#84: Piace in the past - part II from 2020-05-24T14:00:03
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#83: Did you like it? How to use piace in the past from 2020-05-17T14:00:13
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#82: I like it! How to use piace in Italian from 2020-04-26T14:00:09
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#81: How to talk about lunch and dinner in Italian from 2020-04-19T14:00:03
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#80: How to say "have a coffee" in Italian (and avoid a really common mistake) from 2020-03-22T15:00
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#79: What does “boh” mean? from 2020-03-08T15:00
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#78: What does “magari” mean? from 2020-02-23T15:00:10
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#77: How to practice speaking Italian: 3 smart ways from 2020-01-07T22:21:11
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#76: How to say "it makes sense" in Italian - and avoid saying "it's gross" by accident from 2019-12-22T15:00:03
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#75: You have reason! How to say "you're right" in Italian from 2019-12-08T15:00:03
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#74: How to say "I'm hungry" in Italian from 2019-11-24T19:17:21
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#73: How to say "I agree" in Italian from 2019-11-10T19:54:16
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#72: Eggs or grapes? How to avoid a silly mistake from 2019-10-27T18:21:12
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#71: Geloso vs. invidioso: How to say jealous in Italian from 2019-09-29T11:00:24
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#70: When to use molto (and when to use molti, molta and molte) from 2019-09-22T11:30:06
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#69: What does "casino" mean in Italian? (it might not be what you think) from 2019-09-08T11:00:07
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#68: DA vs. PER: What's the difference? from 2019-07-28T14:00:15
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#67: How long have you...? How to use “da” in Italian from 2019-06-30T23:28:30
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#66: How to say "the" in Italian: lo and gli (the ones everyone forgets) from 2019-06-02T17:10:34
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#65: How to say "the" in Italian: before vowels from 2019-05-19T18:51:20
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64: How to say "the" in Italian: The basics from 2019-04-21T15:35:25
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#63: How to say "time" in Italian (Tempo vs. Volta) from 2019-03-24T20:32
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#62: Give it to me! Double Object Pronouns in Italian from 2019-03-10T22:04:38
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#61: Indirect Object Pronouns in Italian - The Ultimate Guide from 2019-02-10T16:28:57
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#60: How to Learn Italian - Tips from a Polyglot Italian teacher from 2019-01-13T11:25:31
Join us for a Facebook live this Thursday! Ask Stefano any questions you have about Italian by joining our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/5.minute.italian/ Learn Italian with Katie and St...
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#59: Ask to her! Listen me! (When Italian and English are different) from 2018-12-16T20:49:02
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#58: How to use "le" in Italian (to her, for her) from 2018-12-02T10:51:57
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#57: How to use "gli" in Italian (to them, for them) from 2018-11-18T16:59:05
When Matteo gets the train from Milan to Naples, he puts something very odd in his bag. Find out what it is and learn more about how to use the word “gli” in this episode of 5 Minute Italian. Get...
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#56: How to use "gli" in Italian (to him, for him) from 2018-11-11T10:45:40
What do you do when a friend forgets his wallet? Find out what Matteo does and learn how to use "gli" in Italian. Get the bonus materials for today's lesson: www.joyoflanguages.com/gli-italian/Jo...
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#55: Che cosa puoi fare a Milano? from 2018-10-21T15:10:35
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#54: 6 Essential Italian Conversation Phrases (no more awkward silences!) from 2018-09-16T17:00:06
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#53: Direct object pronouns in Italian: Mi, Ti, Lo, La, Ci, Vi, Li, Le. from 2018-09-09T18:25:23
I love you. The "ti" in ti amo is probably the most romantic example of a direct object pronoun. But in today's episode, we're exploring the darker side of love.Those little annoying habits we (Ma...
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#52: Direct Object Pronouns in Italian: Lo and La from 2018-09-02T17:00:06
It. A pretty easy word in English, right? In Italian, it's a bit more complex, because it can change depending on:Whether it's masculine or feminine Where it appears the phrase.But it's easy when ...
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# 51: Italian Pronouns: What they are and how to use them from 2018-08-26T17:00:18
Recently, we've been learning phrases like "mi manchi" (I miss you) and "mi dispiace" (I'm sorry). But what is the little "mi" at the beginning of these phrases? Learn about Italian pronouns and h...
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#50: Can you talk backwards like an Italian? from 2018-08-19T17:00:08
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#49 How to say "I miss you" in Italian from 2018-08-12T17:00:04
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#48: How to say sorry in Italian: mi dispiace vs. scusa from 2018-08-05T17:00:04
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#47: How (and when) to say sorry in Italian from 2018-07-29T16:35:46
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#46: Mi piace! How to say “I like” in Italian. from 2018-06-24T14:34:18
Ever felt confused about how to say “I like…” in Italian? It’s completely different to how we say it in English! But once you learn to think like an Italian, it suddenly gets much easier. Get the...
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#45: How to say "I love you" in Italian (and avoid an embarrassing mistake) from 2018-05-27T09:01:36
Did you know that in Italian, there are two different ways to say “I love you”? But they’re not interchangeable. If you use the wrong one with the wrong person, you might end up saying something e...
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#44: The Complete Guide to the Italian Present Tense from 2018-05-13T13:56:15
Over the last few lessons, you learnt everything you need to know about Italian verbs in the present tense. But how much can you remember? Test your knowledge and review what you learnt in this epi...
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#43: Capeesh?! The other -ire verbs in Italian from 2018-04-22T11:14:21
You know that bit in gangster movies when the mobster yells "capeesh?!", right before whacking his business partner around the head with a wrench and throwing him in a garbage truck? As a fan of ...
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#42: Buona Pasqua! How do Italians celebrate Easter? from 2018-04-01T11:36:20
How do Italians celebrate Easter? Where do they go? What do they do? Do they eat as much chocolate as we do? Find out, and learn the special “gossip” form of Italian verbs you can use to talk about...
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#41: 3 different ways to say "you" in Italian from 2018-03-18T15:56:20
Did you know that Italian has 3 different ways of saying you? This can feel a bit confusing to English speakers because we only have one! But not to worry, they’re very simple to learn when you kno...
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#40: More sneaky ways to remember Italian verbs from 2018-02-22T18:09:10
Did you know that Bill Gates can help you learn Italian? He's often quoted as saying: I will always hire a lazy person to do a difficult job, because he will find an easy way to do it. This descri...
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#39: A quick trick to remember Italian verbs from 2018-02-09T18:13:58
Italian verbs. There are lots of them, and they can pain to remember at first! But they’re not as hard as you think - you can make them easier to remember by organising them into logical groups. L...
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#38: Quiz! Put your Italian knowledge to the test from 2018-02-04T14:56:16
How much can you remember from previous lessons of 5 minute Italian? In this quiz lesson, you’ll review the magic verb “fare” together with some handy grammar, words and phrases you’ve learnt in pr...
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#37: Fare: the magic verb that will help you sound more Italian from 2018-01-28T13:45:08
Learning a language can feel like hard work sometimes! One way to make it easier is by starting with words that Italians say all the time. Like the magic verb "fare", which means make or do. Once...
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#36: English words used in Italian (that don’t exist in English!) from 2018-01-21T10:50:09
Do you know what a “box” is in Italian? It might not be what you think it is! Over the years, the Italian language has borrowed many words from English, but they don’t always have the same meaning....
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#35: Buon Anno! What are your New Year's Resolutions? from 2018-01-14T12:38:48
What are your New Year’s resolutions? Find out ours and learn some useful words for talking about the New Year in episode 35 of 5 Minute Italian. Learn to speak and understand Italian faster! To g...
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#34: Buon natale! Christmas in Italy from 2017-12-23T11:39:02
How do Italians celebrate Christmas? Find out, and learn some useful words and phrases for talking about the festive period in this episode of 5 minute Italian. Learn to speak and understand Itali...
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#33: Review: how to travel around Italy on trains, trams, buses and...boats! from 2017-12-17T14:25
In today’s lesson, you’ll learn how to get around Italy on public transport, using only Italian. And you’ll practice using all the handy words and phrases for travel we’ve been learning over the la...
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#32: How to ask for travel information in Italian from 2017-11-30T20:33:22
What time does the train leave? How long does it take? How much does a ticket cost? These are all essential questions if you want to make your way around Italy on public transport. Find out how to ...
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#31: Che ore sono? How to tell the time in Italian from 2017-11-12T16:46:19
What time is it? A question which seems so simple to answer in your native language can cause a few problems in a new language! But not to worry, with a bit of practice, you’ll pick it up easily. F...
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#30: How to buy train and bus tickets from 2017-10-22T13:36:08
If you come to Italy on holiday, you’ll probably need to buy travel tickets, whether it’s to get from the airport to your accommodation, go around the town, or head off and explore the surrounding ...
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#29: How to buy food at the market from 2017-10-08T17:42:46
No trip to Italy would be complete without a wander around the food market. In today’s lesson, learn how to buy food "al mercato" and review all the handy words and phrases we’ve been learning for ...
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#28: How to pay for things at the till from 2017-09-24T10:41:08
You know that feeling when you get to the till in a foreign country but you don’t know the language, so you just point and pray that they don’t ask you anything? Well, that won't happen in Italy an...
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#27 Basta così? How to order food at the deli counter from 2017-08-05T11:16:52
You’re in Italy and you see a gorgeous deli counter, but there’s a real Italian human being behind it! The only thing standing between you and some delicious cheese is your Italian skills. Learn ho...
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#26: Dove sono le banane? How to ask for things in supermarkets from 2017-07-30T12:18:28
You’re at the supermarket in Italy, but you don’t know where anything is! Find out how to ask for things at the supermarket, and learn some important shopping vocabulary in this episode of 5 Minute...
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#25: Da mangiare? How to order food in Italian (part 2) from 2017-07-22T07:55:07
Did you know that when Italians go for dinner, they don't have a starter + main course + dessert? They have a different course system, which you’ll need to know about before you order food in Italy...
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#24: Una pizza, grazie! How to order food in Italian from 2017-07-15T08:49:52
Imagine going into a restaurant in Italy, or an Italian restaurant in your hometown and doing everything in Italian - from greeting the waiter, to asking for the bill. Find out how in this episode ...
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#23: How to order vino in Italian from 2017-07-06T19:43:19
One of our favourite things to do in Italy is to sit out in the piazza and drink a nice glass of vino. Find out how to order wine like an Italian in this lesson. Remember what you learnt in today...
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#22: Where's the train station? How to ask questions in Italian. from 2017-06-28T21:55:19
Where's the train station? Which bus should I take? When does the train leave? How long does it take? In today's lesson, you'll learn how to use question words to navigate your way around Italy. R...
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#21: Fa caldissimo! How to talk about the weather in Italian from 2017-06-22T09:42:22
Italians talk about the weather just as much the English do, so it’s an essential skill to master. Find out how to talk about the weather in this episode of 5 minute Italian. Remember what you le...
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#20: Molto buono! Or is is bene? from 2017-06-14T23:08:14
What’s the difference between “buono” and “bene”? And what about bello and bravo? If you’ve ever felt confused about when to use these words, this lesson is for you. Remember what you learnt in to...
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#19: How to order gelato in Italian from 2017-06-05T21:07:14
Summer's coming and that can only mean one thing... Gelato!In today's lesson, you'll learn how to order an ice-cream in Italian. Along the way, we'll help you avoid some common mistakes tourists m...
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#18: Making small talk: Where are you from? from 2017-05-29T21:43:46
Where are you from? It's the most popular conversation starter of all time and an essential topic to master if you want to make small talk with Italians.In today's lesson, you'll learn how to ask ...
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#17: How Italians really say hello to each other from 2017-05-22T19:33:16
You already know buongiorno and ciao. But do you know how Italians really greet each other? It's a bit different to how they teach it in textbooks. In this week's episode, you'll learn how to say ...
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#16: How to Roll your Rs in Italian from 2017-05-22T19:32:07
Can you rrrroll your Rs? Don't worry if you can't yet - with a little patience, practice and the right techniques, most people can learn. In today's episode, we'll give you some handy techniques ...
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#15: How to count to 100 in Italian from 2017-05-22T19:30:47
How do you count to 100 in Italian, and how can you use these numbers to make your fiancé do the dishes? Find out how in 5 minute Italian, episode 15. Here's last week's lesson on how to count fr...
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#14: How to count from 1 to 20 in Italian from 2017-05-22T19:29:11
Ah counting... something that seems so simple can be quite tricky in a new language! In today's lesson, you'll learn how to count to 20 in Italian and avoid common mistakes beginners often make. B...
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#13: How to get from the plane to your hotel or city center from 2017-05-21T20:29:34
Do you know how to get from the airport to your hotel, using only Italian? In today's episode, you'll learn some handy travel phrases for the airport. Remember what you learnt in today's episode! ...
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#12: How to pronounce an Italian menu (G and GH) from 2017-05-21T20:06:37
You know the quattro formaggi pizza, the one with loads of cheese? If you've ever ordered one, you'll know that the "g" sound is different to the "g" in margherita pizza.But why? Learn how to pro...
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#11: How to pronounce an Italian menu (C and CH) from 2017-05-21T19:30:02
Do you know how to pronounce fettuccine, gnocchi, and bruschetta? The letter C can be tricky in Italian!In today's lesson, we're going to learn how to pronounce Italian food names with C and CH. B...
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#10: How to make new sentences in Italian from 2017-03-12T20:20:25
If you want to speak Italian, one of the most important skills you can master is to combine what you already know - no matter how little - to say new things. In today's lesson, we'll show you how....
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#9: Could I have a coffee? How to ask polite questions in Italian from 2017-03-04T13:34:22
Do you know how to ask for things in Italian? Whether it's a coffee, directions or a date, this is one of the most important skills to master. By the end of today's lesson, you'll know a few poli...
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#8: Shall we start now? OK from 2017-02-16T22:35:56
Did you know that there's more than one way to say "OK" in Italian? By the end of today's lesson, you'll know some handy little words that Italians say all the time. Today builds on what we learn...
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#7: What shall we eat today? from 2017-02-06T19:13:24
What shall we eat today? This is a very important question in Italy! In this week’s episode of 5 minute Italian, you’ll find out how to make suggestions and ask questions with “shall we”.And as al...
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#6: How to pronounce gn - like in lasagne from 2017-01-30T21:06:47
How do Italians pronounce the word lasagne? It's different to how we say it in English. In today's episode, we'll be learning about a sound we like to call: "the smiley N". By the end, you'll be ...
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#5: How to pronounce gli - like in famiglia from 2017-01-23T21:50:18
Problems with Italian pronunciation? Let's take it one sound at a time. In today's episode, you'll learn about a very important sound: the smiley "l". By the end, you'll be able to pronounce all k...
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#4: Excuse me, do you speak English? from 2017-01-15T08:19:09
How do you use the word "speak" in Italian? And did you know that Italian has 3 different ways of saying you? This is what we'll be learning in the 4th episode of 5 minute Italian. We'll be build...
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#3: I speak a bit of Italian from 2017-01-07T17:18:26
In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the verb "parlare", which means to speak. By the end, you'll know how to say all kinds of useful phrases like "do you speak English?" and "I speak a litt...
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#2: Do you make these typical tourist mistakes? from 2016-12-20T21:21:35
Do you know what a panini is? It might not be exactly what you think. In today's episode, we're talking about words which seem the same in Italian and English, but are actually different. Along the...
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#1: Why Italian is easier than you think from 2016-12-10T15:56:12
Did you know that around 30% of English words are similar to Italian words? By pronouncing them in an Italian way(hand gestures optional) they will help you a lot when you start speaking Italian. ...
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