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- 28. How To Cook Perfect Pasta (HTI)
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Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:32:18 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Simon and Penny, two friends and LearnItalianPod VIP subscribers, have just returned from a fantastic trip to Italy. Simon says: "Thanks to your lessons, which had covered so many situations and given us such a grasp of the Italian language, we had a fantastic time: making an effort to speak Italian [...] - 10. I Vitelloni (Advanced) (9mb)
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:14:50 +0000
Learn Italian Online with LearnItalianPod! Here's episode number 10 of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will help you in becoming fluent in Italian while discovering what Italian culture is all about! This time we'll talk about [...] - 27. The Historical Regatta (Culture Shot) (11mb)
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:30:29 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! This week's episode is about... "one of the most traditional Italian events ever, in one of the most beautiful Italian cities ever!" - The event is the "Venice Historical Regatta", which takes place every year on the first Sunday of September in the beautiful city of Venice. Our longtime friend and [...] - 27. How To Confirm A Reservation (HTI) (9mb)
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:18:35 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Rebecca from Melbourne, Australia, a longtime supporter and LearnItalianPod VIP subscriber, sent us a terrific email. She says: "How about a lesson on how to confirm a hotel reservation on the phone? I have made some of my hotel reservations for Italy on the Internet and, as every smart traveler should [...] - 26. How To Do A Job Interview (HTI) (9mb)
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:24:03 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Jenna from New York, a dear friend and a longtime LearnItalianPod VIP subscriber, is going to move to Italy very soon. She's determined to find a job, perfect her Italian, and make it in the international tourism industry. She sent a lovely email that says "how about a lesson on how [...] - 9. Il Sorpasso (Advanced) (8mb)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:47:01 +0000
Learn Italian Online with LearnItalianPod! Here's episode number 9 of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will help you in becoming fluent in Italian while discovering what Italian culture is all about! This time we'll talk about [...] - 26. The Red from Maranello (Culture Shot) (11mb)
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:48:55 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! In this episode, Jane and Massimo would like to pay tribute to one of the major symbols of Italian creativity in the world, a true Italian cultural icon that has represented for decades the image of the perfect fusion of technology and beauty. Also known by enthusiasts all over the world [...] - 8. Divorzio all?Italiana (Advanced) (8mb)
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:28:27 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! Here's episode number 8 of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will help you in becoming fluent in Italian while discovering what Italian culture is all about! This time we'll talk about "Divorzio [...] - Phrasebook #10: Idiomatic Expressions (Three) (14mb)
Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:05:20 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's episode # 3 of the mini series of shows all dedicated to Italian idiomatic sentences. Today, let's learn and practice a selection of super-common, useful, and "fun to learn" idiomatic sentences that, once you master them, they will really make you sound like a real 100% Italian! Italian idiomatic sentences [...] - 25. How (Not) To Argue With Style (HTI) (9mb)
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:16:23 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Carla, a longtime LearnItalianPod VIP subscriber from Aspen, Oregon, sent us the most unusual request ever. She says "I've been with my Italian fiance' Luca for two years. We're really in love, and we're planning to get married soon. Only thing I don't like about him, he's often late, and when [...] - 7. Sotto il Sole della Toscana (Advanced) (9mb)
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:08:12 +0000
Learn advanced level Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's episode number 7 of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will help you in becoming fluent in Italian while discovering what Italian culture is all about! This time we'll be [...] - 24. How To Host An Italian Theme Party (HTI) (9mb)
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:22:05 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Our longtime friend and LearnItalianPod.com supporter JeanPaul from Boca Raton, Florida, wrote us a wonderful email. He says: "I'm planning to throw an Italian theme party... Imagine, a bunch of people fanatic about Italy coming to my house... How do I make it real? How do I make them feel like [...] - 6. Il Postino (Advanced) (9mb)
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:46:32 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's episode number 6 of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will help you in becoming fluent in Italian while discovering what Italian culture is all about! This time we'll be talking about [...] - 23. How To Rent An Apartment (HTI) (9mb)
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:13:11 +0000
Our great friend and longtime subscriber Carla from San Francisco wrote us a terrific email. She says "I'm going to move to Italy for six month to attend a class at the Universita' per Stranieri in Perugia. Beside the fact that I'm super excited, I'm going to need to rent an apartment while there - [...] - 5. Ladri di Biciclette (Advanced) (8mb)
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:54:53 +0000
Learn Advanced Level Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's the fifth episode of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will help you in mastering the language while discovering what Italian culture is all about! This time we'll be talking [...] - 4. Mediterraneo (Advanced) (8mb)
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:19:57 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's the fourth episode of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will take your Italian to the next level! Today's movie is "Mediterraneo", a terrific Italian film that won the Academy Award for [...] - Phrasebook #9: Idiomatic Expressions (Two) (14mb)
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:38:59 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's another episode of the mini series of shows all dedicated to Italian idiomatic sentences. We've started the series a couple of weeks ago, and, according to all the feedback received, our listeners are really enjoying it! So, let's learn and practice a selection of super-common, useful, and "fun to learn" [...] - 3. Bianco, Rosso e Verdone (Advanced) (8mb)
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:04:52 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's the third episode of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will take your Italian to the next level! Today's movie is "Bianco, Rosso, e Verdone", a super-funny movie that highlights the merits [...] - Phrasebook #8: Idiomatic Expressions (15mb)
Mon, 26 May 2008 03:43:52 +0000
Gina, one of our LearnItalianPod VIP members and also a great friend, made a terrific suggestion. She said: "Did you ever think of doing a show on idiomatic phrases or expressions? Hearing the colloquialisms could be very helpful!" - What a fantastic idea, Gina! So here's the first of a "mini series" of episodes [...] - 2. Nuovo Cinema Paradiso (Advanced) (9mb)
Mon, 19 May 2008 00:46:53 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's the second episode of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will take your Italian to the next level! Today's movie is "Nuovo Cinema Paradiso", a marvelous Italian film, winner of a Best [...] - 1. La Vita E? Bella (Advanced) (9mb)
Mon, 12 May 2008 02:23:16 +0000
Learn Italian with Learn Italian Pod! The new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian" is finally here! Each advanced level lesson includes a short original lecture, a grammar rule with examples, and some idiomatic expressions and vocabulary with definitions. Jane & Massimo speak almost only Italian on this series. But what's really exciting [...] - 22. How To Shop For Shoes (HTI) (8mb)
Sun, 04 May 2008 23:16:06 +0000
Diane, a great friend and a listener from San Diego, California, sent us a super-nice email. She says: "Nothing makes or breaks a look like the shoes you're wearing. I have to confess that I'm a shoes fanatic, and I spend most of my shopping money on them! In less than one month, I will [...] - 21. How To Go Crazy For Pizza (HTI) (10mb)
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:29:26 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Jane happened to read a very cool article a few days ago entitled "Learn Italian While Eating Pizza". Everyone knows that pizza was invented in Italy and is certainly one of the most popular food all over the world. What was interesting about the article, though, was a tongue-twister that featured [...] - 25. My Big Italian Wedding (Culture Shot) (12mb)
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:50:05 +0000
Our friend Kelly from New Zealand sent us a wonderful email. She just got married with Paolo, who is from Italy, and their wedding took place in beautiful Sorrento, in Italy. - She says her wedding day was perfect, from the ceremony to the reception. She just didn't know how big weddings can be in [...] - 20. How To Go Green (HTI) (9mb)
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:39:54 +0000
Alan, one of the most active LearnItalianPod VIP subscribers, sent us a super-nice email. He says: "Nowadays, everyone is talking about the best ways to go green - that is, doing things to help the environment, and in general, being eco-friendly. So, how about an episode on how to go green, so we can learn [...] - 19. How To Use The ?5Ws and an H? (HTI) (8mb)
Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:12:34 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! The "5Ws and an H" (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How) are the fundamentals of clear and concise communication - in every language. It is a formula for getting the "full" story on something, and it's a fantastic way to learn how to make questions while learning Italian. So, let's [...] - 18. How To Express Feelings (HTI) (12mb)
Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:51:47 +0000
Mireille, a great friend and a listener from Canada, sent us a wonderful email. She says: "I'm studying Italian at the Italian Institute of Culture, and I consider that your lessons and your VIP membership are necessary tools to supplement my Italian courses. Here's an idea: what if you prepare a podcast about how to [...] - Phrasebook #7: Sightseeing & Entertainment (16mb)
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:09:52 +0000
Gianni, one of the most active LearnItalianPod VIP members, sent us a terrific email. He says: "Jane and Massimo, I love your podcasts! It makes learning Italian so much fun, and easier than any other method I've tried, and I've tried many! - Now, I have a request: how about some useful words and sentences [...] - 17. How To Take A Taxi (HTI) (9mb)
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:37:58 +0000
Chances are that at some point during your trip to Italy you will take a taxi. Taking a taxi cab in Italy can become quite an adventure - in fact, you may experience first-hand why Italians have such a bad reputation as drivers... but, despite of the commonplace that all Italian drivers are bad, [...] - 16. How To Get A Haircut (HTI) (8mb)
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:00:40 +0000
Lucia from New Zealand, one of LearnItalianPod subscribers, says: "When I went to Italy last year, I thought that my knowledge of the Italian language was good enough to be able to deal with almost any situations. Not so! - One day I wanted to get an haircut, and I realized I did not know [...] - 15. How To Borrow Money (HTI) (8mb)
Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:06:29 +0000
Chances are, it has happened to all of us at one time or another... We're enjoying a good night out with friends, when at some point we realize we have no money with us, and we're suddenly at a crossroad: go back home, or ask one of our friend to lend us a little money, [...] - 14. How To Stay Fit (HTI) (8mb)
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:35:46 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! Anthony from London, England, goes to the gym and works out every day. He sent us an email saying: "I'm about to go to Italy and while there, I want to keep working out. I was wondering if you could do a lesson where people like me that like to exercise [...] - 13. How To Eat Vegetarian (HTI) (9mb)
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:51:18 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! Julia, a vegetarian from New York, was traveling through the beautiful region of Liguria. She stopped at a local restaurant, thinking she was going to have trouble in ordering a vegetarian meal but to her surprise her waiter, Stefano, was able to put together a nice dinner all vegetarian. So today [...] - 12. How To Make Small Talk (HTI) (8mb)
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:52:35 +0000
Learn how to speak real everyday Italian with LearnItalianPod! You will find that most Italians are generous by heart, hospitable, and willing to talk at almost anytime of the day. Being able to connect with Italians through small talk can sometimes lead to a real understanding of Italians and their culture. So today let's see [...] - 11. How To Ask For A Better Room (HTI) (9mb)
Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:32:05 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! There's nothing more disappointing than discovering that the hotel room chosen for a vacation is not of good quality. Issues like no hot water, toilet not working, old and smelly furniture, and so on... that can really ruin a vacation. So today, let's find out how to ask for a better [...] - 10. How To Come Up With An Excuse (HTI) (8mb)
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:55:49 +0000
Generally speaking, Italians are masters in coming up with original excuses when they decide not to do something. Our friend Mario, a 100% Italian that lives in New York, puts it this way: "You know, sometimes it is just not possible to make everybody happy, and at the same time you don't want to hurt [...] - Phrasebook #6: Phone Conversations (14mb)
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:06:39 +0000
Learn how to talk on the phone in Italian with LearnItalianPod! Anna, one of the most active LearnItalianPod VIP members, sent us a great email. She says: "The business episode you've published a couple of weeks ago was just what I was looking for. Grazie! Now, how about another episode featuring more phone related phrases?" [...] - 9. How To Catch A Bus (HTI) (9mb)
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:02:06 +0000
Catching a bus in Italy can be an unforgettable experience. It requires agility, a good sense of humor, and keeping in mind the golden rule: watch your step! Taking a ride on an Italian bus is definitely a must-do experience as it will let you observe Italians in their daily routine. In this episode, let's [...] - Phrasebook #5: Business (14mb)
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:08:19 +0000
Learn business Italian terms and phrases with LearnItalianPod! Some of our LearnItalianPod VIP subscribers are business people that work for Italian companies. Most of them can speak enough to get around Italy, order food and ask for directions. They say they would love to learn and practice useful phrases focused on the vocabulary of business [...] - 8. How To Make A Resolution (HTI) (8mb)
Sun, 30 Dec 2007 23:08:51 +0000
For Italians, like for the rest of the world, the beginning of the new year is also the time to make resolutions. Let's hear our two Italian friends Jane and Massimo talking about their "risoluzioni del nuovo anno". And speaking of resolutions, did you remember to put "to learn and to speak Italian well" as [...] - 7. How To Celebrate New Year?s Eve (HTI) (8mb)
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:16:40 +0000
Learn Italian with "How To Italian" episode nr. 7! New Year's Eve ("il Capodanno" in Italian) is just a few days away, and it is absolutely a great time to be in Italy and to celebrate. One thing for sure: Italians love celebrations as much as they love to get together with friends and family! [...] - 6. How To Say Merry Christmas (HTI) (7mb)
Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:41:21 +0000
The Holidays are just around the corner and, to get you into the spirit of things, what is better than to learn how Italians say "Buon Natale" (Merry Christmas) or "Buone Feste" (Happy Holidays) to their friends and loved ones! Let's see how two friends share their plans for the Holidays and how they say [...] - 5. How To Tip Your Waiter (HTI) (7mb)
Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:40:53 +0000
In Italy, tipping your waiter at the restaurant isn't really done... and the reason is that there are usually two extra charges added to your restaurant bill: one is the "coperto" (cover charge) and the other is the "servizio" (service). Patricia, one of LearnItalianPod subscribers, learned about this the hard way when she went to [...] - 4. How To Ask For A Discount (HTI) (6mb)
Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:35:50 +0000
Learn Italian with ?How To Italian? episode nr. 4! Bargaining to get a "sconto" (discount) is something not quite common in a store, but it becomes common reality if you ever happen to shop "al mercato" (at a market). Today we'll see how to spot something you love while shopping at the market, ask for [...] - 3. How To Hook Up With Style (HTI) (7mb)
Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:45:16 +0000
Learn Italian language with ?How To Italian? episode nr. 3! In this episode we are going to learn how an Italian man approaches, with style, a little bit of cheesiness (someone would say more than a bit...), and some persistance, a woman that he likes. Our friend Marco is in the lounge bar of the [...] - 2. How To Say What You Do (HTI) (6mb)
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 03:13:03 +0000
Welcome to ?How To Italian? episode nr. 2! In today's episode we are going to learn how to ask someone you just met what he or she does in life, all in a polite but friendly kind of way. In case you missed last week's episode, "How To Italian" are 5 to 7 minutes audio [...] - 1. How To Ask What?s Up (HTI) (6mb)
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:12:16 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! This is the first episode of a new series called ?How To Italian? that we?re adding to our podcasts. "How To Italian" are 5 to 7 minutes audio lessons that will show you "how to" successfully learn, practice, and master a very specific topic of the Italian Language. What's important to [...] - 24. The Gentle Language (Culture Shot) (13mb)
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:06:19 +0000
In this episode we'll talk about "the gentle language", the affectionate way Italians call their language. We think everyone agrees that Italian language is surely one of the most musical languages in the world. So, let's learn more about "the gentle language" and let's have fun practicing the italian alphabet, or, as Jane's elementary [...] - 50. Here?s Your Grocery List! (Intermediate) (15mb)
Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:44:18 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! In this episode we'll talk about how to do grocery shopping in Italy! Grocery shopping in Italy is often considered as a pleasant activity, and as part of the so called "good Italian life". Cozy little shops full of great Italian products, the small talk with the merchants, meeting other people... [...] - 23. An All-Italian Kiss (Culture Shot) (13mb)
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:03:24 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! In this twenty-third Culture Shot we'll talk about the most romantic chocolate candy in the world: the "Bacio Perugina", literally translated as "the kiss from Perugia"! We'll find out how a simple chocolate candy born with the wrong name made it to become an everlasting Italian icon. We'll also review and [...] - 49. Going To The Doctor (Intermediate) (15mb)
Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:12:37 +0000
Learn Intermediate level Italian with LearnItalianPod! In today's episode we will talk about doctor's visits, flu and grandmother's remedies. One of our subscribers, Emanuela from Montreal, is back from Italy. At some point during her trip she caught a bad flu and went to see a doctor. Doctor Ricci was great, and she was back [...] - 22. Double The Consonant! (Culture Shot) (13mb)
Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:40:07 +0000
In this episode we'll talk about something that's very specific to the Italian language, that is, the pronunciation of double consonants. We'll see how to avoid some funny mistakes people can do if they don't pay attention to it. And, to make it "stick", we're going to use rhymes and a little bit of poetry, [...] - 48. You?re Sitting In My Seat! (Intermediate) (14mb)
Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:51:15 +0000
Learn How To Speak Italian with LearnItalianPod! In today's episode we will talk about train trips and reserved seats. Kyle, one of LearnItalianPod subscribers, sent us a very nice email. He writes: "I have been on the train when Italians are in my reserved seat, and I would like to be able to speak to [...] - 21. Goodbye, Luciano (Culture Shot) (12mb)
Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:23:14 +0000
Learn how to speak Italian fast and easily! In this episode, Jane and Massimo would like to pay tribute to the late great Luciano Pavarotti. Luciano has represented worldwide the tradition and the art of Italian singing, and has been considered by many "l'ambasciatore della cultura e della musica italiana" (the ambassador of Italian culture [...] - 47. Let?s Go Dancing! (Intermediate) (12mb)
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:13:01 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! In today's episode we will talk about "fare due salti in discoteca" (literally: "to do two jumps in the disco"), a very common Italian expression that means to go dancing. We'll listen to a conversation between two friends, Angela and Fabio - and we will learn useful words and expressions [...] - 20. Crazy for Limoncello! (Culture Shot) (12mb)
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:01:28 +0000
Learn how to speak Italian with our twentieth Culture Shot! Our friend Elliott from Australia sent us a nice email, all in italian (great job, Elliott!). At some point he says that one of the best drinks he has tasted in Italy is a liquor, usually served after meals, that is called limoncello. He also [...] - 46. Let?s Buy The Tickets! (Intermediate) (12mb)
Sun, 02 Sep 2007 21:24:23 +0000
Learn intermediate level Italian with LearnItalianPod! In today's episode we will talk about... music, concerts and Italian singers. We'll listen to a phone conversation beetwen two friends, Maria and Antonio. Maria says one of her favorite artists, Andrea Bocelli, is holding a concert in Milan, and she wants to go! Antonio loves Bocelli too - [...] - Phrasebook #4: Lodging & Money (9mb)
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:38:08 +0000
Speak Italian with LearnItalianPod Phrasebook #4! While Jane has taken a few days of well-deserved vacation (she'll be back next week - and stay tuned, because we are preparing some nice surprises for all of you!), we are taking the chance to add one more episode to our Italian Phrasebook podcast series! Today we'll learn [...] - 19. Telling A Joke (Culture Shot) (10mb)
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:19:38 +0000
Learn how to speak Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! "But is it true that Italians love very much telling jokes to entertain their guests and friends? - And who's this "Pierino", protagonist of so many Italian jokes?" These are the questions posed by Michelle, one of LearnItalianPod's subscribers. She says she went to Italy, enjoyed every minute [...] - 45. The Afternoon Nap (Intermediate) (12mb)
Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:11:26 +0000
Learn Italian with Podcasts! Our dear friend Maria from New York asks: "Is it true that in Italy all shops close during lunch break?" - "And is it true that during the afternoon break Italians love to take a nice nap?" -- Dear Maria, the answer to both questions is yes! On this episode we'll [...] - 18. An Italian Vacation (Culture Shot) (11mb)
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:49:55 +0000
Learn Italian with Culture Shot! Michele, one of LearnItalianPod's subscribers, feels he's finally ready to take a vacation to Italy! He asks: "When do Italians go on vacation? - and where do they go?" - Well Mike, most of Italians go on vacation in August, and they love the beach, the sun, and the sea! [...] - 44. I?ll Have an Espresso (Intermediate) (14mb)
Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:49:08 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! "Tell me the way you take your coffee and I'll tell you who you are" - that's what Jane's grandmother used to say to her. In today's episode we'll talk about Italian coffee, and more precisely about all the different ways Italians have to enjoy their coffee. You will hear words [...] - 17. Spaghetti On A Stamp (Culture Shot) (11mb)
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:56:16 +0000
Learn Italian with Culture Shot! "But are spaghetti or not the most famous type of pasta? - And why do Italians like their pasta 'al dente'?" - These are the questions posed by Angela, one of LearnItalianPod's subscriber. Well Angela, just listen to today's story to find out how famous spaghetti have become over [...] - 43. Are You Ready To Order? (Intermediate) (12mb)
Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:34:36 +0000
In today's episode we'll talk about Italian food and restaurants! Italy is not only famous for its history and its artistic masterpieces, but also and most of all for its food: first class dishes and delicious desserts make Italian cuisine one of the best cuisines in the world. We are going to show a classic [...] - 16. Knock on Wood (Culture Shot) (11mb)
Mon, 02 Jul 2007 03:57:16 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! - "Are Italians superstitious?" That is the question posed by Jeff, one of LearnItalianPod subscribers, on a lovely email that he sent in a few days ago. Dear Jeff, we can certainly say that Italians are, for the most part, extremely superstitious. Today's episode is all about a few of the [...] - 42. Attention All Passengers! (Intermediate) (11mb)
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:38:20 +0000
Learn Italian with Podcasts! Most likely, the very first thing you will see when visiting Italy is the airport you are arriving to - In today's episode we'll talk about "viaggiare" (to travel), "aeroporti" (airports), e "aerei" (airplanes). We'll hear an announcement over a PA system and we'll learn some useful vocabulary terms you may [...] - 15. Cone or Cup? (Culture Shot) (10mb)
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:51:21 +0000
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! Today's episode is all about... il gelato Italiano! Ice cream represents all over the world one of the most famous Italian traditions. Moreover, summer is almost here, and with summer, at least in Italy, it's "gelato primetime"! What's better than a good ice-cream to begin the summer season? Let's learn all [...] - 41. What A Nice Dinner! (Intermediate) (10mb)
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 02:13:11 +0000
Learn intermediate level Italian with Podcasts! One of Italian people's favorite ways to relax and unwind after a long day at work is to have dinner with friends. Jane invited Massimo over for dinner the other night: she cooked a great meal and made first-class tiramisu for dessert. He brought some excellent Pinot Grigio, and [...] - 14. Brava Gondoliera! (Culture Shot) (9mb)
Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:27:32 +0000
Learn how to speak Italian with Culture Shot! Today's episode is about the end of a thousand-year-old Italian tradition. Our friend and listener William emailed us a very interesting article about it -- we are not going to spoil the surprise and tell you what it is before reading the story -- let's just say [...] - 40. Do Not Double Park! (Intermediate) (9mb)
Sun, 27 May 2007 19:03:54 +0000
Our two friends and listeners Debbie and Antonio are back from Italy. They say: "We loved our trip and everything was great - except for when we had to... park our car! Is it really that difficult to find a parking space in Italy?" -- Truth to be told, it can be quite an adventure, [...] - 13. My Beautiful Bologna (Culture Shot) (12mb)
Sun, 20 May 2007 19:43:47 +0000
Learn Italian with Culture Shot! "Too many people, when they think of Italy, think only of Tuscany, Venice and Rome", says our loyal listener and friend Garret on an email we've received a few days ago, and he goes on: "How about a series of culture shots that explore the culture of the less well-known [...] - 39. Validate Your Ticket! (Intermediate) (11mb)
Sun, 13 May 2007 22:56:18 +0000
Learn Italian with Podcasts! One of the most convenient ways to travel throughout Italy is by train - In today's episode we're going to hear a conversation that takes place on a train in Italy between a foreign tourist and a ticket controller, and we'll learn a thing or two about travelling by train, tickets, [...] - 12. The Third Palio (Culture Shot) (11mb)
Sun, 06 May 2007 20:47:15 +0000
Learn Italian with Culture Shot! Today we'll talk about one of the most spectacular events in Italy: Il Palio di Siena! Kane from England sent us a nice email a few days ago - in the email, Kane says "every year I go to Siena to see il Palio, and I feel it is one [...] - 38. Emergency: Call 118! (Intermediate) (10mb)
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 19:07:01 +0000
Learn intermediate level Italian with Podcasts! Today's episode is about... how to deal with emergencies. Inspired by yet another feedback from one of our listeners -- this time is Maria from England, today's episode will show you how to ask for help in a emergency situation. This episode will complement and expand lesson 38 beginner [...] - 11. The Pizza Olympic Games (Culture Shot) (11mb)
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:16:26 +0000
Learn Italian with our eleventh Culture Shot, inspired by an email that we received about a week ago from Laura. She lives in New Zealand and a while ago she met a cool Italian pizza maker. His dream? To participate to the Pizza Olympic Games! "I thought he was kidding", says Laura, "but he [...] - 37. To Be or To Stay? (Intermediate) (10mb)
Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:02:07 +0000
Learn Italian with Podcasts! Today's episode is inspired by an email that we recently got from one of our listeners -- that's Gary from New York, grazie Gary! -- in the email, Gary suggested us to create a story that explains when and why the verb "stare", "to stay" is used versus the verb "essere", [...] - 10. The Easter Egg (Culture Shot) (10mb)
Sun, 08 Apr 2007 19:26:07 +0000
Learn Italian language with our tenth ?Culture Shot?, a weekly small bite of culture coming directly from Italy! Today we are telling a story about "Pasqua" (Easter). We'll learn one of the most well known Italian proverbs, one that says a lot about Italians and their philosophy of life. In the meantime, we'll review and [...] - 36. A Fish On His Back (Intermediate) (8mb)
Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:40:20 +0000
Learn Intermediate Italian with Podcasts! Today's episode is about... "il Pesce d'Aprile" (April Fool's Day). Jane has prepared a practical joke for Massimo: will the good old "piece of paper cut in the shape of a fish onto his back" work one more time? Let's find out while reviewing and practicing indirect object pronouns and [...] - 9. Remember The Flag (Culture Shot) (8mb)
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 22:05:36 +0000
Learn Italian language with our ninth ?Culture Shot?! Today we are going back in time, when young Italian students had to memorize a cute "filastrocca" (riddle) to learn the colors of the Italian flag. While jumping from Sicily to the Alps, we're going to see how to name different colors: "verde" (green), "bianco" (white), [...] - 35. A Broken Pipe (Intermediate) (10mb)
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:36:06 +0000
Today's episode is about... flooding! Let's just picture this: you're happily living in Italy in a great apartment located right in the center of Florence... life couldn't be better, right? That's right until the morning when you wake up and... ouch! - a pipe from the kitchen sink is leaking, and on top of that [...] - 8. Sanremo Is Always Sanremo! (Culture Shot) (9mb)
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:59:11 +0000
Learn Italian with "Culture Shot" ("Colpo di Cultura", in Italian), a weekly small bite of culture coming from Italy. Today we'll talk about the most important event of Italian pop music, the Sanremo Festival. The Sanremo festival, a song contest running since 1951, is so popular amongst Italians that it is often referred to [...] - 34. Helping Jennifer (Intermediate) (9mb)
Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:45:24 +0000
Learn Intermediate Level Italian with Podcasts! Jennifer, a student of Italian coming from Australia, has the opportunity to practice her Italian with Giovanni, a nice young gentleman that is trying to help her out. Today Professor Frison (aka Jane) will explain the grammar rule that in English is called "present perfect continuous", the one we [...] - 7. The Midnight Spaghetti (Culture Shot) (8mb)
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 03:38:01 +0000
Learn Italian language with our seventh "Culture Shot" ("Colpo di Cultura", in Italian), a weekly small bite of culture coming from Italy. Today we'll talk about an all Italian recipe ("una ricetta tutta italiana"): The Midnight Spaghetti. The main ingredient is... a nice night out with friends. Right when you think it's time to [...] - 33. Active or Passive? (Intermediate) (11mb)
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 03:59:38 +0000
Learn Italian with Podcasts! Let's see what our Italian class is up to: today Professor Frison is going to introduce something new, the passive form. "No, no, passive form is too difficult!" says one student. Not so, says Professor Frison (aka Jane). She has a secret trick to make grammar rules stick: "When you want [...] - 6. Let?s Celebrate! (Culture Shot) (9mb)
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 19:28:49 +0000
Learn Italian with Podcasts! Here's your sixth weekly small bite of culture coming from Italy, aka "Culture Shot". You do know that for Italians every chance to celebrate is good, don't you? And for sure you do know that Valentine's Day, on which lovers express their love for each other, is coming up. But what [...] - 32. Running Errands (Intermediate) (9mb)
Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:08:55 +0000
Learn Intermediate Level Italian with Podcasts! Today we are going to find out why our foreign student of Italian did not show up in class for the past few days and in doing so we are going to practice some useful prepositions, like "a" (to), "da" (to), and "in" (in). We'll also get the chance [...] - 5. It Looks Like A Wasp (Culture Shot) (9mb)
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:57:21 +0000
Learn Italian language with our fifth "Culture Shot" ("Colpo di Cultura", in Italian), a weekly small bite of culture coming from Italy. This time it's about a real Italian icon that never sets, a movie star that millions of people, famous and not, use everyday. She celebrated her 60th birthday last year, and still remembers [...] - 31. Show Me The Money (Intermediate) (10mb)
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:07:43 +0000
Let's Learn Italian with Podcasts! This time we are going to build upon last intermediate level's episode, "Ready To Enroll", where we assumed you have made a new year resolution to take your Italian to the next level: so, you made it to Italy, enrolled for a class, and all feels just great... except that [...] - 4. Dipping Into Nutella (Culture Shot) (9mb)
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 02:49:29 +0000
Learn Italian with our fourth "Culture Shot" ("Colpo di Cultura", in Italian), a weekly small bite of culture coming from Italy. This time it's about food: some says pizza is Italians' favorite food, some other says it's pasta... all wrong, says Jane! She's saying that, according to a recent poll, Italians' favorite food is... wait! [...] - 30. Ready To Enroll! (Intermediate) (9mb)
Sun, 07 Jan 2007 22:39:03 +0000
Learn Intermediate Italian with Podcasts! This is usually a time when people make resolutions and think about the changes they plan for the year ahead. Let's say that you?ve decided to take your Italian to the next level by becoming a LearnItalianPod subscriber, then by planning to go to Italy and register for an Italian [...] - 3. A New Year?s Eve Tradition (Culture Shot) (7mb)
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:55:52 +0000
Learn Italian with Podcasts! Being that we are publishing this episode on December 31st, we thought it would have been appropriate to talk about what Italians do to celebrate the beginning of a new year... Just see what an Italian that's taking a tradition to the extreme can do! Welcome to the third "Colpo di [...] - 2. An Unusual Soccer Game (Culture Shot) (6mb)
Mon, 18 Dec 2006 01:52:13 +0000
Welcome to the second episode of a new series called "Culture Shot" ("Colpo di Cultura", in Italian), a weekly small bite of culture coming from Italy. You do know Italians love soccer as much as they hate traffic (well, everybody hates traffic, right?), so they just found a colorful way to have a little fun [...] - 29. This Car Is A Lemon (Intermediate) (7mb)
Tue, 12 Dec 2006 03:54:16 +0000
Learn Italian Language with Podcasts! Today let?s see what our hero Renzo is up to. After a romantic weekend in Rome, Renzo decides to drive his car a good six hours from Milano to Napoli to surprise Lucia. The surprise is great, except that Lucia is not very happy about Renzo's car: she thinks it's [...] - 1. A Coin In The Fountain (Culture Shot) (7mb)
Mon, 04 Dec 2006 06:26:01 +0000
This is the first episode of a new series called "Culture Shot" ("Colpo di Cultura", in Italian) that we?re adding to our podcasts. But what is it exactly? Culture Shot is a weekly small bite of culture coming from Italy. It?s something that, while reading Italian news online, we have found curious, funny, or entertaining [...] - 28. What A Figuraccia! (Intermediate) (12mb)
Mon, 27 Nov 2006 03:25:43 +0000
Learn Italian Language with Podcasts! Today we are going to listen to a dialogue between Renzo e Lucia while in Rome, inside "la famosa Cappella Sistina" (the famous Sistine Chapel). Thanks to Renzo, who thinks "Il Giudizio Universale" (The Last Judgement) is... a sculpture (ouch!), we'll learn the popular Italian expression "fare una figuraccia" (to [...] - 50. Renting A Fiat 500 (6mb)
Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:56:37 +0000
Today you are going to learn everything (well, almost...) you need to know in order to rent a car in Italy, if you ever feel adventurous enough to drive, while there? You do know that Italians have a terrible reputation as car drivers, right? And what if you do not feel like driving? Well, you [...] - 27. Meet Renzo & Lucia (Intermediate) (6mb)
Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:49:42 +0000
Renzo & Lucia, two of Jane's friends, met and fell in love last summer in Rimini, a well-known seaside location. Now they're planning to meet in Rome to spend a romantic weekend. Let's review and practice how to describe people and actions, and how to use not-so-easy to grasp sentences like ?si sono conosciuti? (they [...] - 49. Skiing In Cortina (5mb)
Sun, 05 Nov 2006 23:59:31 +0000
Learn Italian with Podcasts! Today we are going to hear about Massimo's plan to spend next weekend skiing and having fun in one of the most famous Italian winter destinations, Cortina d'Ampezzo. Let's review and practice words that you can use to describe places, like "bel panorama" (beautiful view), or "piste fantastiche" (fantastic ski runs). [...] - 26. I Would Buy A Ferrari (Intermediate) (6mb)
Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:06:02 +0000
Learn Italian Language with Podcasts! Today we are going to finish what we have started a couple of weeks ago. Then, we have introduced the expression "se io fossi" (if I were); today, we are going to learn more about hypothetical sentences, and how to use the subjunctive and the conditional together. It's not easy, [...] - 48. Before & After (6mb)
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 02:14:57 +0000
Learn Italian with Podcasts! Today we are going to learn how to use the words "prima" (before), and "dopo" (after), and in doing so we'll find out what our two friends are going to do right before leaving Italy after a two weeks vacation. There's a lot to do: prepare the luggage, buy postcards, confirm [...] - 25. If I Were Rich? (Intermediate) (5mb)
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 02:07:50 +0000
Learn Italian Language with Podcasts! Here's Massimo on a typical case of "Sunday night blues". He doesn't feel like going to work tomorrow, he whines a little, and says "Se fossi ricco..." (If I were rich...). Even if you love what you're doing, as Massimo does, don't tell us you never had a "Sunday night [...] - 47. My Arms Fall Down (4mb)
Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:27:28 +0000
Let?s learn one of the most used typical Italian expressions - that's "far cadere le braccia" (literally: make arms fall down) while finding out how Massimo is doing with his new girlfriend, Sara. Things are definitely not looking good: he says everytime she opens her mouth, his arms fall down... uhm, no, not a good [...] - 24. Let?s Toast! (Intermediate) (7mb)
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 14:50:22 +0000
Learn Italian Language with Podcasts! Somebody once said: "Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized." Tonight she's cooking, and she invited him over for dinner. He's bringing wine, white Verdicchio because she likes it, and red Barolo because it goes with the meat. The evening sounds promising: let's [...] - 46. A Lullaby For You (6mb)
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:13:22 +0000
Learn Italian Language with Podcasts! Let?s go back to when we were little kids and our "mamma" and "papa'" would sing us a "ninna nanna" (lullaby) before we went to sleep: who doesn't remember the sensation of falling asleep by the sound of a familiar voice? Today, Massimo is the little kid and Jane is [...] - 23. Asking Her Out (Intermediate) (7mb)
Mon, 18 Sep 2006 02:57:04 +0000
So, you really like her, don't you? You've been thinking of asking her out, and waited for the right moment... There she is, a classic Italian beauty, and she's talking to you. You nervous? What if she turns you down? What if you forget what to say? Relax! Play it cool, and tell her about [...] - 45. At The Village Fair (5mb)
Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:20:51 +0000
Fall is almost here, leaves turn red and yellow... the village fair begins! Every year it brings "caldarroste" (roasted chestnuts), "torrone" (nougat), and "mandorlato" (almond candies), delicious treaties that makes autumn warm and enjoyable. Let's take a ride on a merry-go-round while celebrating the end of summer! - 22. How Careless! (Intermediate) (5mb)
Mon, 04 Sep 2006 18:59:06 +0000
Let's take our Italian to the next level by introducing object pronouns. What's that? It's knowing when and how to substitute, on a sentence, a noun with the appropriate pronoun - and by mastering that, our Italian language is really going to start sounding good. So, let's practice! Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. [...] - 44. Our Little Puppy Toby (5mb)
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 03:09:44 +0000
Tobia is the Italian name of Jane's nice little puppy and he likes hiding everywhere. Massimo is looking for him on the bed, under the sofa, and behind the plant. Let's see if he can find him so they can go play outside - it's such a beautiful day! Today we are learning and practicing [...] - 21. Let?s Talk Computers (Intermediate) (4mb)
Mon, 21 Aug 2006 05:00:06 +0000
Imagine this: you are in Italy, and you want to use a computer. We mean a local computer... so you turn it on to check your e-mail and everything pops up in Italian. "Niente panico" (do not panic), after this episode you'll be a master of the Italian computer lingo! Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. [...] - 43. Ma Va A Quel Paese! (4mb)
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 03:33:20 +0000
Everybody gets angry once in a while, and Italians are no exception! Today we are going to learn some colorful and popular expressions Italians use when they are "arrabbiati" (angry). Just be careful on where and when you are going to use those expressions - they can get you in trouble! (Please note: this [...] - 20. She?s Back! (Intermediate) (5mb)
Mon, 14 Aug 2006 03:51:27 +0000
Today we are going to learn how to use the subjunctive tense - and be warned: even Italians say it's not easy to learn! We'll learn that we'll need to use the subjunctive, present or past tense, when in the presence of specific sentences such as "spero che..." (I hope that...), "penso che..." (I think [...] - 42. A Phone Call From The Airport (4mb)
Sun, 06 Aug 2006 21:43:46 +0000
He has not seen her for six months. He's due to pick her up at the airport, and he's running late! Today, we'll hear a phone conversation and will practice some more typical, informal Italian expressions. All of that without forgetting to say... "bentornata, Jane!". - 19. Coming Back Home (Intermediate) (4mb)
Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:29:03 +0000
Today we'll read you a letter that we just received from Jane (she's coming back!). In this short letter we are going to learn some useful expressions you can use when writing to a friend, like "mi sei mancato" (I missed you), "non vedo l'ora di vederti" (I can't wait to see you), or "a [...] - 41. An Italian Summer (6mb)
Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:21:01 +0000
Today? let?s talk about vacations! Are we all ready to relax, take some time off and have fun after a long year spent working? You bet we are! While thinking about our Italian summer, let's spend some time learning and practicing how to use the future tense. Buon Divertimento! - 18. Floating In The Water (Intermediate) (6mb)
Mon, 10 Jul 2006 02:17:36 +0000
Here's a true, funny story that happened to one of Jane's friends some time ago at the beach. In this episode we'll use some long sentences: we'll learn and practice some useful words, like "quando" (when), "cosi'" (so), "mentre" (while), "dopo" (after), "prima" (before), that we can use to connect short sentences and build longer [...] - 40. Let?s Play Tombola! (5mb)
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:53:06 +0000
Today we are going to learn how to play tombola. But what is tombola exactly? Tombola is the same as the bingo game and it's very popular in Italy among people of all ages. Tombola's popularity increases during villages' fairs in the summertime when it becomes an excuse for Italians to get out of the [...] - 17. The World Cup (Intermediate) (5mb)
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 04:48:54 +0000
We're sure you know that on June 9th the World Cup has begun in Germany. Today we are going to talk about Italy's national sport, soccer (that's "calcio" in Italian), and in particular about the World Cup. Enjoy the games, and... "forza Italia!". Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 17 - Phrasebook #3: Colors & Transportation (10mb)
Sun, 11 Jun 2006 16:30:46 +0000
Let's dive straight into the fourth and fifth useful sections of the Italian Phrasebook, which are colors and transportations (bus, train, taxi, and how to ask for directions). We?ll practice a lot of useful expressions and words. Enjoy! - 39. Wake Up and Smell the Coffee! (6mb)
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 02:03:53 +0000
"Wake up and smell the coffee", taken literally. In today's episode, we are going to describe Jane & Massimo's morning routine, and by doing so, we are going to learn how to use Italian reflexive verbs. These are verbs having an identical subject and direct object. And you, what do you do when you wake [...] - Phrasebook #2: Numbers & Time (12mb)
Mon, 29 May 2006 23:37:31 +0000
Let's learn, refine, and practice some must-know Italian words and phrases with a very good online Italian Phrasebook! Today we are learning everything about numbers, and words that describe time. Enjoy!