Family is a vital institution everywhere in the world, but particularly in Italy. It’s not a cliche: Italians love their family, A LOT. And even if things have changed over the last few decades and huge, extended families aren’t as common as before, Italians still feel a connection toward their family members that’s hard to find in other Western countries. But then, who doesn’t love their mom and dad, their grannies or little children, and doesn’t feel the need to talk about them with friends? As stated before, Italian extended families are greatly valued in Italian society, so knowing how to talk about them is essential. That’s why we’ve written this guide on how to talk about family in Italian. Here at ItalianPod101, you’ll learn the... Show more

Traveling is wonderful. You get to know new places and ways of life, meet different people, and relax—far from your usual routine. Regular contact with a new language is another huge plus. And when you travel, you can learn that language in the most fun and interesting way. Nevertheless, you should still know a few important phrases before jumping on a plane and heading for a new country. If that country is Italy, there’s even more reason to learn some phrases in advance; we’ll explain why in a bit. Ready to learn Italian travel phrases, and other Italian phrases about travel? Welcome to ItalianPod101’s guide to Italian phrases for travel! Table of Contents Why it’s Important to Know a Few Phrases when Traveling Do Italians... Show more

Numbers are one of the first things we learn when we’re kids. They seem really simple, right? But while numbers are written the same way in every (Western) language, they’re not only pronounced differently, but also used differently from country to country. Buying groceries, telling your age, giving your phone number, or letting someone know your home address in Italy. To do any of these basic actions, you’ll need to master Italian numbers. Numbers are everywhere, so you better start practicing them. Don't forget to check out ItalianPod101.com for a complete lesson on how to master Italian numbers to learn Italian more completely. You can also find complementary info for the numbers in Italian courses. In the meantime, here’s our... Show more

You're learning to speak Italian, and it's going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Italian. At Learn Italian, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Italian in the process. 1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Italian Eating out is fun, and often an experience you'd like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Italian. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills...and perhaps your taste in restaurants! Matteo eats at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment: POST Let's break down... Show more

In Italian, it is said that "anything goes during Carnival." Some countries simply feast to their heart’s content during Carnival, the holiday just before the Lent period of fasting. Others participate in lots of dancing. Some countries hold to more religious celebrations. But in Italy, this is a time of Masquerades and rule-breaking—in addition to feasting and other merry activities. Let ItalianPod101.com show you all the unique facets of Italy’s Carnevale! 1. What is Italian Carnival? Many aspects of the the content and nature of the current Carnival—such as Saturnalia—can be easily traced back to their ancient Roman origins. As for the etymology of the word Carnival, it most likely derives from the Latin expression... Show more

Learn 4 tools and techniques to stop translating in your head and start thinking in Going through lessons is enough to get by and learn the basics of , but to truly become fluent you need to be able to think in . This will allow you to have conversations with ease, read smoothly, and comprehensively understand natives. To do this, you need to go beyond just completing daily or weekly lessons. We naturally translate in our heads because it's viewed as the easiest way to learn the definitions needed when learning a language. This way of learning can actually hinder your skills and fluency later on. If your brain has to make neural connections between the word you're learning, what it means in your native tongue, and the physical object... Show more

Zombies are coming, and they speak Italian! Do you have what it takes to survive? No? How lucky you are, we have exactly what you need. Here is the Top 20 Words and Phrases you need to survive this Apocalypse! Click here to listen how to pronounce those phrases! infezione (n) infection spaventoso (adj) scary teschio (n) skull tomba (n) grave Qual è il tuo film di zombi preferito?? What's your favorite zombie movie? Click here to access this lesson for free! apocalisse (n) apocalypse alzarsi dalla tomba. rise from the grave Zombi! Correte! Zombies! Run! Se ci fosse un attacco di zombi, dove andresti? If there was a zombie attack, where would you go? soprannaturale (adj) supernatural ... Show more

Stuck in traffic? Losing time in your car? Have you ever felt that in all this wasted time, you could have watched the 750 episodes of One Piece, finished the last Super Mario ten times, or even better…you could have learned Italian? Between family, friends and work, in addition to this time-consuming commute, it can become difficult to find time to properly learn Italian. Fortunately, every problem has a solution, and what could be a better solution than turning that commute time into learning time? Stop passing the time mindlessly listening to the radio and try some of our best tips for mastering Italian in your car! Click Here To Start Learning Italian Right Now! You can learn Italian in your car, hands free While... Show more

Hey Italian Learner! Shortcuts for learning and tips to remember Italian words are useful but it's even also important to fix objectives to reach every month! What Is Your Language Learning Goal for the Month? In your journey to become fluent and conversational here are 10 monthly goals you can go after! Click Here To Start Learning Italian Right Now! 1) I'll finish Survival Phrases series on ItalianPod101.com by listening to two lesson a day. 2) I'll give a 3 minute introductory speech in Italian to my Italian friends. 3) I'll finish reading one Italian book by reading 10 pages a day. 4) I'll pass my Italian test. 5) I'll write 10 postcards in Italian to my Italian friends. 6) I'll memorize 5 Italian songs. 7)... Show more

Click here to listen how to pronounce those lovely words! Ti amo. I love you. Sei così importante per me. You mean so much to me. Vuoi essere il mio Valentino? Will you be my Valentine? Sei così bella. You're so beautiful. Penso a te come a più di un amico. I think of you as more than a friend. Un centinaio di cuori sarebbero troppo pochi per racchiudere tutto il mio amore per te. A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you. L'amore è solo amore. Non può mai essere spiegato. Love is just love. It can never be explained. Sei così bello. You're so handsome. Ho una cotta per te. I've got a crush on you. Mi fai venire voglia di essere un uomo migliore. You make me want to be a... Show more