Listening is one of the four skills you need to master when learning a language (the others are speaking, writing, and reading). These are the skills that you’ll have to keep training as you study Italian or any other language. But if you’re not planning to travel in order to get an immersive experience or don’t have a bunch of Italians living with you, listening to authentic Italian might not be the easiest thing to do. Luckily, the internet is replete with a variety of Italian podcasts that, as it turns out, are great for learning the language. You can listen to podcasts literally anywhere! In this article, we’ll present and analyze a list of the ten best podcasts to help you learn Italian and improve your learning experience.... Show more

Hi Listeners, Done with a lesson? Take a look back at the new conversation, grammar, and vocab you’ve mastered. It’s always great to stop and see the results in your language learning! Or rather, hearing the results when you’re speaking a new language! Likewise, for us, it’s great to know that someone’s language is progressing with the help of our lessons. This past July, we've been graciously listed in Top 10 US podcasts for road trip listening in TheGuardian.com, one of the most read newspapers in the UK. Below is an excerpt: ItalianPod101.com I'm sure people think I'm crazy when they see me talking to myself as I drive. Imagine what they'd think if they knew I was doing it in Italian? Listen to native speakers... Show more

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