- 12 minutes 26 seconds239: 3 Ways to Say “Not a Problem” in Italian to Sound Friendly
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)25 August 2026, 5:00 am - 10 minutes 55 seconds238: Would you like something to drink? How to use “something” in Italian
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?28 July 2026, 5:00 am - 14 minutes 57 seconds237: Aperitivo in Italy: The Phrases You Need and How It Works
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?21 July 2026, 5:00 am - 15 minutes 12 seconds236: Greetings in Italian to Help You Sound Friendly in Italy
_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)**
14 July 2026, 5:00 am - 13 minutes 27 seconds235: How to Say "This" in Italian With Words Like "Questo" and "Questa"
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?7 July 2026, 5:00 am - 7 minutes 37 seconds234: You’re (probably) using the wrong “sorry” in Italian
_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)**
30 June 2026, 5:00 am - 13 minutes 29 seconds233: Quiz: 5 Italian Phrases Tourists Often Get Wrong
_Learn the most common Italian phrases that tourists get wrong and what to say instead so you can sound more natural in Italian. _
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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 today23 June 2026, 5:00 am - 15 minutes 59 seconds232: Ordering Wine in Italy: Useful Phrases and Tips
Learn Italian phrases for ordering wine in Italy, plus cultural tips to help you choose, order and talk about wine like Italians do.
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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 better16 June 2026, 5:00 am - 9 minutes 10 seconds231: “Can We Stop Here?” And Other Phrases With Stop In Italian
_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. _
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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 you9 June 2026, 5:00 am - 10 minutes 8 seconds230: Italian Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts When You Travel in Italy
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.
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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?2 June 2026, 5:00 am - 8 minutes 23 secondsAltrettanto: The Easiest Way To Reply in Italian
Not sure how to respond in Italian? Use ‘altrettanto’ to have an instant reply in these everyday situations!
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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)26 May 2026, 5:00 am - More Episodes? Get the App