
Knowing how to say no in Italian is useful, but "no" alone can sound too blunt. Learn natural Italian phrases to soften “no” and sound more friendly.
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Today's Italian words:
Forse/magari un altro giorno = Maybe another day
Forse/magari domani = Maybe tomorrow
No, non penso = No, I don’t think so
Sep 22
10 min

How should you reply when someone asks “Ciao, come stai?”. Learn how to avoid simple mistakes when answering this classic Italian conversation opener.
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Today's Italian words:
Come stai= How are you?
Bene, bene= well, well
Bene, grazie= well, thank you
Tutto bene= everything’s well
Sep 15
9 min

Welcome in Italian isn't just one word. There are 4 ways to say it. In this episode, you’ll learn when to use each one and other friendly Italian phrases.
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Today's Italian words:
Ciao Matteo, benvenuto = Hi Matteo, welcome
Ciao Katie, benvenuta = Hi Katie, welcome
Benvenuta, prego = Welcome (to one woman), please come in
Sep 8
7 min

Want to speak Italian but don't have anyone to practise with? Here are 3 things you can do to practise Italian by yourself.
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Today's Italian words:
Bevo un caffè = I’m drinking a coffee
Ascolto la musica = I’m listening to music
Sep 1
10 min

Learn how to say “not a problem” in Italian with 3 friendly phrases and when to use each one.
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Today's Italian words:
Tranquilla, non c’è problema = No worries (lit. calm, female), no problem (lit. there is no problem)
Non ti preoccupare = Don’t worry (lit. don’t yourself preoccupy)
Aug 25
12 min

Learn how to say "something" in Italian with “qualcosa”, plus everyday phrases you can use on your next trip to Italy.
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Today's Italian words:
Volete qualcosa da bere? = Do you (plural) want something to drink?
Volete qualcosa da mangiare? = Do you (plural) want something to eat?
Avete qualcosa di tipico? = Do you (plural) have something typical?
Avete qualcosa di vegetariano? = Do you (plural) have something vegetarian?
Jul 28
10 min

Learn how to order an aperitivo in Italy, from the drinks and snacks you'll get to the phrases you need.
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Today's Italian words:
Siete pronti? = Are you (plural) ready?
Avete deciso = Have you (plural) decided?
Cosa vi porto? = What can I get you?
Per me uno spritz = For me a spritz
Vi porto anche degli stuzzichini? = Can I also get you (plural) some snacks?
Jul 21
14 min

_Here, you’ll learn some of the most common greetings in Italian and when exactly you should use them. _
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Today's Italian words:
Che bello vederti! = How lovely to see you!
Ciao Mike, come stai? = Hi Mike, how are you? (informal)
Piacere di conoscerti = Nice to meet you (informal)
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Jul 14
15 min

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 one.
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Today's Italian words:
Questa camicia e questi pantaloni = This shirt and these trousers
Ho comprato queste scarpe = I bought these shoes
Vorrei questo formaggio = I'd like this cheese
Quanto costa questa borsa? = How much does this bag cost?
Questi posti sono liberi? = Are these seats free?
Queste pizze sono vegetariane? = Are these pizzas vegetarian?
Jul 7
13 min

_Learn how to say “sorry” in Italian with these 3 important words and when you should use each one. _
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Today's Italian words:
Mi dispiace tanto = I’m so sorry
Mi dispiace per questo = I’m sorry about (lit. for) that
Scusa per il ritardo = Sorry for being late (lit. for the lateness)
Scusi per il ritardo = Sorry (formal) for being late (lit. for the lateness)
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Jun 30
7 min
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