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Italian Grammar Made Easy
Simplified audio lessons, printable guides, auto-graded quizzes, and specific action steps to help you learn Italian grammar with ease. This is the mission of the Italian Grammar Made Easy podcast!
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- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#147: Using "Più" and "Meno" in Comparisons
When learning Italian, understanding how to make comparisons is essential for expressing differences. To make comparisons in terms of quantity, quality, and…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#146: Il Pasto Tradizionale Italiano (Italian Only)
Il pasto tradizionale italiano è un’esperienza culinaria ricca e variegata, che riflette la cultura e le tradizioni del paese. Si articola in diverse fasi…
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#145: The Four Meanings of the Pronoun "Ci"
The Italian pronoun “ci” is highly versatile with several uses. There are four main uses you should know about the pronoun “ci” as an intermediate Italian…
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#144: Useful Italian Phrases You Need at the Bank
Learning Italian for banking ensures clear communication, accurate financial management, understanding contracts, and builds trust with staff. Learn key and…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#143: Twelve Phrases to Use at the Fruit Seller
A “fruttivendolo” is an Italian greengrocer or fruit seller specializing in fresh produce, often running small shops or market stalls. Engaging with them using…
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#142: Phrases for Getting a Haircut in Italy
In this episode, we’re diving into essential phrases you need to know when visiting a hairdresser in Italy. Whether you’re planning a blowout or just need a…
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#141: Italian Phrases to Use with Your Kids
Bilingualism in Italian enhances problem-solving, multitasking, creativity, and family bonds. Teaching Italian phrases to kids enriches connections and creates…
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#140: Five Common Mistakes with Italian Prepositions
Prepositions in Italian differ from English, often requiring memorization rather than logic. Highlighting mistakes helps us engage critically with the language…
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#139: How to Use the Italian Word "Più"
In Italian, “più”, “di più”, and “in più” express “more” or “additional” but differ in context: comparisons, additional amounts, or indicating something extra…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#138: Twelve Italian Phrases for Emergencies
Master twelve essential Italian phrases for emergencies in this podcast episode. From medical help to saying that you’re lost, ensure you’re prepared and…
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#137: Fifteen Interchangeable Italian and English Words
In this episode, we learn fifteen common English words that are used in Italian, but they do have Italian counterparts. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen…
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#136: Seven Ways to Express Negation in Italian
Italian offers various ways to express negation, allowing for nuances in meaning and emphasis. Understanding the various ways to express negation in Italian is…
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#135: Ten Food-Related Italian Expressions
Dive into ten idiomatic food-related Italian expressions that will enrich your Italian fluency. Discover how Italians use food words in everyday conversations…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#134: How to Use the Word "Bello" in Italian
In this episode, explore the versatile Italian word “bello” and its various applications. Learn how to use it in different contexts, from describing people and…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#133: Twenty-Five Italian Reciprocal Verbs
Reciprocal verbs in Italian are used to express actions that two or more subjects perform mutually, indicating a reciprocal exchange. These verbs are…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#132: Seven Ways to Say I Would Like in Italian
Discover seven polite and effective expressions in Italian to convey “I would like”, perfect for travelers and language learners. Enhance your communication…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#131: Italian Phone-Related Terms
This podcast episode explores essential Italian phone-related terms. It offers practical language tips for navigating conversations about mobile devices and…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#130: Seven Ways to Express Likes in Italian
In this podcast episode, you’ll learn seven unique ways to express likes in Italian, going beyond basic vocabulary to explore more nuanced expressions. Enrich…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#129: How to Use the Word "Permesso" in Italian
“Permesso” in Italian is a polite way to ask for permission, often used when entering a room or passing through a crowded area. It translates to “May I?” or…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#128: Irregular Adjectives Ending in "-E"
Learn about irregular adjectives ending in “-E”. These adjectives do not follow conventional patterns. Mastering their usage will improve your Italian and…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#127: Irregular Adjectives Ending in "-A"
Learn about irregular adjectives ending in “-A”. These adjectives deviate from standard patterns, reflecting grammatical nuances. Understanding how to use them…
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#126: Words for Grocery Shopping in Italy
In this episode we explore Italian grocery shopping. Shopping for food in Italy is a vital, culture-rich experience, including specialized stores, outdoor…
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#125: Irregular Italian "-Isc" Verbs
Irregular Italian verbs ending in “-isc” present a unique challenge for learners. These verbs modify their stem or root in the present tense, deviating from…
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#124: Irregular Verbs in the Future Tense
Irregular verbs in the future tense don’t follow the standard rules applied to regular verbs, making their formation unique and sometimes unpredictable…
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#123: Rentals in Italy: Key Words and Phrases
When navigating Italy’s rental scene, knowing key phrases is important. Being familiar with Italian terms can streamline your rental process and help avoid…
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#122: How to Use the Word "Anzi"
In Italian, “anzi” is an adverb used to contrast a statement that precedes it, similar to the English “on the contrary” or “rather”. It’s often used to correct…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#121: The Difference Between "Guardare", "Vedere", "Sentire", "Ascoltare"
Grasping the nuances of these Italian verbs is essential for clear communication. These verbs each express unique intentions, highlighting the subtle…
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#120: When to Use "E" and "Ed" in Italian
In this lesson we cover the correct use of “e” and “ed” in Italian. This involves looking at the word that follows and then determining whether to add the…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#119: How to Make Small Talk in Italian
In this lesson, learn key words and phrases to make small talk, appropriate topics as well as topics to avoid to engage effectively with Italian speakers…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#118: Ten Ways to Order Coffee in Italy
Learn ten ways to order coffee in Italy, including proper terminology, the most common types of coffee, and how to get your espresso the exact same way Italian…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#117: How to Build a Complex Sentence in Italian
Start learning Italian today! 1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/117 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint…
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#116: Top Twenty Phrases for Your Trip to Italy
In this lesson, we cover twenty essential phrases that can be incredibly useful for your trip to Italy. These phrases cover a range of situations you might…
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#115: How to Use "Meglio" and "Migliore"
The Italian words “meglio” and “migliore” both mean “better” in English. However, they are not interchangeable. While the first one is an adverb, the second…
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#114: The Relative Pronouns "Che" and "Chi"
The two relative pronouns “che” and “chi” are often confused in Italian. They look very similar and they can both be used to refer to people, but they have…
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#113: How to Read Years in Italian
Knowing how to read years in Italian is a great skill to have. In this lesson, we cover how to read years in Italian. Remember that we can’t separate the…
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#112: Italian Conditional Clauses: Type Three
There are three types of conditional clauses in Italian. They are used to express certain hypotheses, possible hypotheses, or impossible hypotheses. The third…
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#111: The "Si Passivante" Construction
The “si passivante” construction, called “passive si” in English, is used when we don’t want to specify the subject of the sentence. This construction is very…
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#110: Twelve Italian Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are verbs combined with an adverb or a preposition. Italian has fewer phrasal verbs compared to English. In this lesson we cover twelve common…
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#109: When to Use "Andare" and "Venire"
In this lesson, we review when to use the verb “andare” and the verb “venire” in Italian. Both verbs involve movement from point A to point B, but there are…
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#108: How to Use the Word "Molto" in Italian
In this beginner-level lesson, we cover the very popular Italian word “molto”. This word has three different meanings and functions, and depending on its use…
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#107: Italian Past Tenses: Passato Prossimo and Trapassato Prossimo
We can use many different verb forms to talk about the past in Italian. In this advanced lesson we focus on the passato prossimo and the trapassato prossimo…
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#106: How to Use the Word "Anche"
The word “anche” is very common in everyday Italian. In this lesson, we learn the correct pronunciation, position, and meaning of this important Italian word…
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#105: How to Use "Basta", "Abbastanza", and "Mi Basta"
The Italian words “basta”, “abbastanza”, and “mi basta” look very similar… But they have different meanings and uses depending on what we want to say. Learn…
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#104: "Tu" and "Lei": Informal and Formal Language
In this beginner-level lesson, we cover the main differences between informal addressing and formal addressing in Italian. Keep in mind that is always a good…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#103: Irregular Verbs Ending in "-Iare"
In this lesson, we cover irregular verbs in the present indicative. These verbs belong to the “-iare” category and even though they are conjugated similarly to…
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#102: Rude Expressions in Italian
In this lesson, we cover ten rude Italian expressions. While these aren’t to be considered cuss words, they are indeed rude and we have to be careful with how…
- Italian Grammar Made Easy
#101: Focusing Adverbs in Italian
In this advanced lesson we cover four focusing adverbs, called “avverbi focalizzanti” in Italian. Listen to the lesson and take the quiz below! Start learning…
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#100: Basic and Advanced Italian Words
Want to level up your Italian in under ten minutes? In this lesson, we cover ten pairs of basic and advanced Italian words. Listen to the lesson and complete…
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#99: Stress Position in Italian Words
When you start your Italian language journey, it’s important to understand where to put the stress in Italian words. There is a specific rule in Italian that…
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#98: Plural Nouns in Italian That Are Singular in English
While some words in Italian can be used in the same way in English, other words require a bit more attention. We cover five specific nouns in this lesson…
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#97: Italian Verbs That Do Not Use Prepositions
Literally translating across languages is usually not a good idea. In this lesson, we cover verbs that do not use prepositions in Italian, while they do…
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#96: The Prepositions "Tra/Fra"
In this lesson we learn how to use the Italian prepositions “tra/fra”. These two prepositions are completely interchangeable, and their main meaning is…
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#95: The Gerund in Italian
In this lesson we learn how to use the gerund. In English, this verb form ends in “-ing”. For example: reading, going, and speaking. In Italian, the gerund…
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#94: Seven Adjectives That Change Meaning Depending on Position
In this lesson we cover Italian adjectives that change meaning depending on their position. If they are placed before a noun they have one meaning, if they are…
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#93: The Preposition "In"
In this intermediate-level lesson, we learn the ten main uses of the preposition “in”. Make sure to check out all the other episodes that cover the uses of…
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#92: "Alla Fine", "Finalmente", "Infine" in Italian
In this lesson, we learn the difference between three important Italian adverbs: “alla fine”, “finalmente”, and “infine”. Even though these words look and…
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#91: The Preposition "Su"
In this lesson, we learn the ten main uses of the preposition “su”. This preposition is often used together with definite articles, forming what we call…
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#90: Seven Expressions with the Verb "Prendere"
In this intermediate-level lesson, we learn seven common expressions with the verb “prendere”, which means “to take” and “to get” in English. In most cases…
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#89: Subject Pronouns in Italian
Subject pronouns are one of the first grammar topics you should learn when studying Italian. A subject pronoun is the subject of a verb, that is the person or…
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#88: The Preposition "Con"
Prepositions are a tricky part of the Italian language. In this lesson, we learn the ten main uses of the preposition “con”. Take the quiz below to test your…