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August 18, 2020
Premium PLUS: The Golden Ticket for Language-Learning
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A common question that first-time language-learners ask is "Where do I begin?" The answer? Guidance.
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As an active Premium PLUS member of JapanesePod101.com and KoreanClass101.com myself, I have an enjoyable experience learning at an accelerated... Show more
September 24, 2019
Giorno Dell’unità Nazionale: National Unity Day in Italy
Each year, Italy observes its National Unity and Armed Forces Day in commemoration of its victory in WWI while part of the Allies. While this is no longer considered a public holiday, Italy’s National Unity Day still holds some relevance to the Italian people, who continue to put on celebrations and special events.
In this article, you’ll learn the most pertinent facts about National Unity Day and Armed Forces Day in Italy.
At ItalianPod101.com, we hope to make every aspect of your learning journey both fun and informative!
1. What is National Unity Day in Italy?
As mentioned earlier, National Unity Day and Armed Forces Day in Italy commemorates the country’s WWI victory. Following this victory, Italy also conquered Trento... Show more
June 20, 2019
How to Introduce Yourself in Italian
Do you want to make a good first impression on your new Italian friends or colleagues? Learning how to introduce yourself in Italian is definitely the very first skill that you’ll need in order to master that important first impression and to make new Italian friends.
So, let’s start with the very basic phrases you’ll need in order to introduce yourself in the Italian language.
Ciao! (“Hello!”)
Mi chiamo... (Literally “I’m called…”)
Piacere di conoscerti! (“Nice to meet you”)
Introducing yourself in Italian is more than learning how to say correctly in Italian “Hello, my name is…” (Ciao, mi chiamo...). Of course, talking about your name in Italian is the very first stone upon which you build the entire... Show more
February 21, 2018
5 Techniques of Successful Italian Learners
Some Italian learners progress more quickly than others. Is this because they’re smarter, more talented, or maybe just lucky? In some cases perhaps. Most of the time though, a lot of what determines your success in a language is a) the amount and consistency of time you put into it; and b) the way that you go about practicing it.
In this post we’ll take a look at 5 practical techniques that you can use to learn Italian successfully.
1. Hit the Easy Targets
Italian comes from the family of the Romantic languages. Romantic languages have deep Latin roots. English has also been influenced by Latin (though not quite as much). Latin isn’t the only language to influence European languages. Greek also had a huge part to play. Also... Show more
March 16, 2017
Your Learning, Streamlined – The New Lesson Interface
Your Learning, Streamlined – The New Lesson Interface
Your learning is about to get a whole lot easier.
More than ever, learners are choosing mobile as the platform to study Italian. Mobile has always been a part of our DNA. We began our life on your iPod, and have remained by your side ever since.
In our 11th year, we’re returning to our roots as a way to learn Italian on-the-go. How? With a brand-new lesson interface just for you.
Hint: It will launch in beta later this month!
If you want to secure access to this brand new upgrade, take advantage of the upcoming All Access Pass Sale! Click Here to Get 25% OFF All ItalianPod101 Subscriptions!
(example taken from japanesepod101.com)
It’s built from the ground-up to... Show more
July 1, 2016
ItalianPod101 Free Lifetime Account: Is it really free?
You want to learn Italian but you don't want to spend a cent. You don't want to lose time creating an account if they ask you for your credit card just after. For you Italian learner, we tell you how you will access great resources for free for life and without card or having to pay. This is your unique path to fluency for free.
ItalianPod101 is not really free, is it?
Although there are paid plans, yes, it is FREE. Every single lesson that we have ever created has been free for a certain period of time. And every new audio and video lesson (we publish 3-5 lessons a week) is completely free to access for 3 weeks before going into our lesson library.
What's a Free Lifetime Account?
A Free Lifetime Account is – simply put – a... Show more
April 8, 2016
Introducing Our Brand New Dashboard!
Hey Listeners!
Guess what? Your language learning goals just got a little easier!
As you’ve probably realized by now, there have been some major improvements made to your dashboard! These updates have been designed to improve your overall experience with the website and help keep you organized and on-track! Here are a few of the changes:
Your progress is now tracked right, smack in the middle of the page to keep you motivated and organized.
A new, sleek and easy to navigate design allows you to worry less about where to click and more on learning Italian!
An enlarged profile picture that gives your dashboard a unique and more personal feel.
A new layout for the “Latest News” feed to keep you informed on all of the most... Show more
April 5, 2016
The Top 5 Reasons To Learn A New Language… NOW!
Are you currently debating whether or not to learn Italian?
You aren't alone. Learning a new language requires a huge investment of time, and often money as well. That's why so many people are hesitant to spend the amount of effort required to become fluent in another language. However, learning a new language can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life and there are a number of reasons why you should start studying one... and start studying now!
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More Opportunities
That's right. It's not rocket science. A new language can open up many new doors. You're able to work in countries other than your own, leading to a world of new opportunities. It can also qualify... Show more
January 22, 2016
Special Invitation To Get Our New App & Free Daily Italian Lessons
Hello Listener,
We’re inviting you to download your new secret weapon for learning language in 2016. You’ll learn Italian in minutes a day, every day, guaranteed, with mini-lessons delivered directly to you. Learn Italian words, phrases, grammar and more with a quick daily dose! Easy to learn. Easy to finish. Easy to keep going, every day. All you have to do is download our new, free App. Click Here to Get the Daily Dose App for the iPhone & iPad!
How does the Daily Dose work? Every day, you get a new, free lesson! And every day, it’ll be different – you’ll learn phrases, slang, vocabulary, cultural points and much more. Reviewing it will take a minute or less. Then, you can go about your busy day. Tomorrow, there’ll be a new... Show more
January 4, 2016
Starts Now! Save Up to 45% with the 12-Month ItalianPod101 Challenge
Welcome to 2016, listener!
Making New Year’s resolutions is easy. Keeping them? Well, that’s usually a lot harder, but if your resolution was to learn Italian in the next year – then we’re about to make your resolution a LOT easier and more affordable thanks to:
The 12-Month ItalianPod101 Challenge!
The “Challenge” is quite simple: Learn AND master Italian in the next 12 months.
How is this possible?
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But wait – we’re not... Show more