5 Minute Italian

Learn the patterns that can help you tell whether Italian words are masculine or feminine, so you can use them the right way without guessing. 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-masculine-feminine Today's Italian words: La farina = The flour Il vino = The wine Un limone = A lemon Le birre = The beers I taralli = a type of biscuit that can be sweet or savoury. They’re often served as a part of an aperitivo

Careful when saying “I’m hot” in Italian! Why? Find out how to avoid embarrassing mistakes by learning these expressions with AVERE (have) in 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/avere-in-italian Today's Italian words: Ho caldo = I'm hot Ho freddo = I'm cold Ho 40 anni = I'm 40 Ho sete = I'm thirsty Ho fame = I'm hungry Ho sonno = I'm sleepy Ho paura = I'm scared

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. 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/no-in-Italian 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

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

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. 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/welcome-in-Italian 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

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

Learn how to say “not a problem” in Italian with 3 friendly phrases and when to use each one. 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/not-a-problem-in-Italian 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)

Learn how to say "something" in Italian with “qualcosa”, plus everyday phrases you can use on your next trip to 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/something-in-Italian Find the YouTube playlist for your level: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSUz2ZXbn4iBr_30QKaIhBuIjcfVnMft7 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?

Learn how to order an aperitivo in Italy, from the drinks and snacks you'll get to the phrases you need. 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/aperitivo-in-Italy 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?

_Here, you’ll learn some of the most common greetings in Italian and when exactly you should use them. _ 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/greetings-in-Italian For more details on how it works to use "you" in Italian phrases like_ che bello vederti_ ("how lovely to see you"), you can listen to our podcast: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/direct-object-pronouns-italian-mi-ti-lo-la-ci-vi-li-le-2 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) **

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. 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/this-in-Italian 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?

_Learn how to say “sorry” in Italian with these 3 important words and when you should use each one. _ 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/sorry-in-Italian 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) **

_Learn the most common Italian phrases that tourists get wrong and what to say instead so you can sound more natural in 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/Italian-phrases-tourists-get-wrong For our episode on how to say yummy in Italian: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Yummy-in-Italian Today's Italian words: L’albergo è in centro = The hotel is in the city centre Vorrei un tavolo per stasera. Siamo in tre = I’d like a table for this evening. There are three of us C’è una farmacia in zona? = Is there a pharmacy in the area? Questo risotto è buonissimo = This risotto is delicious A Milano fa troppo caldo oggi = In Milan it’s too hot today

Learn Italian phrases for ordering wine in Italy, plus cultural tips to help you choose, order and talk about wine like Italians do. 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-phrases-for-ordering-wine Today's Italian words: Ordiniamo una bottiglia di vino? = Shall we order a bottle of wine? Prendiamo due calici? = Shall we get (lit. take) two glasses? Possiamo provare il vino della casa = We can try the house wine Con gli asparagi forse si abbina meglio il bianco = With asparagus maybe white pairs better

_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. _ 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/stop-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Mi fermo qui? = Shall I stop here? Mi fermo qui un secondo = I’m going to stop here for a second Ci possiamo fermare qui? = Can we stop here? Basta, grazie = That’s enough, thank you

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. 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-etiquette Today's Italian words: Salute! = Cheers! Vorrei provare un piatto tipico = I’d like to try a typical dish Vorrei prenotare per le otto = I’d look to book for eight o’clock Grazie per la bella serata = Thank you for the lovely evening Sono vegetariano, cosa mi consiglia? = I’m vegetarian, what do you recommend for me?

Not sure how to respond in Italian? Use ‘altrettanto’ to have an instant reply in these everyday situations! 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/altrettanto-in-italian Today's Italian words: Altrettanto = You too / same to you / likewise Buona giornata = Have a good day Buona serata = Have a good evening Buona domenica = Have a good Sunday Buon weekend = Have a good weekend Buon viaggio = Have a good trip Buon lavoro= Good luck with your work (lit. good work)

_Learn how to say “suitcase” in Italian and other useful words and phrases for travelling 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/suitcase-in-italian Today's Italian words: Dobbiamo fare le valigie = We need to pack (lit. do the suitcases) Il mio zaino è pronto = My backpack is ready La crema solare = Sun cream Il fon = Hairdryer Una giacca leggera = A light jacket Delle scarpe comode = Some light shoes

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 Italians. 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-prepositions Today's Italian words: Un piatto di pasta = A plate of pasta Sono di San Francisco = I’m from San Francisco (lit. “of” San Francisco) Il nostro hotel è a Roma = Our hotel is in Rome (lit. “at” Rome) Il ristorante è lontano da qui? = Is the restaurant far from here? Questo treno va da Milano a Napoli = This train goes from Milan to Naples Aspettiamo da 20 minuti = We’ve been waiting for 20 minutes (lit. we wait “from” 20 minutes) Andiamo in macchina = We’re going by car (lit. “in” car) Un tavolo per due = A tabl

Learn how to talk about your jobs in Italian, past or present, with words and phrases for this common conversation topic. 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/Jobs-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Sono in pensione = I’m retired Sono in pensione, ma ero insegnante = I’m retired, but I was a teacher Che lavoro fai = What job do you do? Sono video editor = I’m a video editor Sei anche cuoco = You’re also a cook Sei anche manager, insegnante, cameraman = You’re also a manager, teacher, cameraman Ero grafico = I was a graphic designer