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179: Why Can’t I Speak Italian Yet? (And How to Fix It!)
If you're learning Italian but feel like you can’t speak it yet, you’re not the only one. Here you have simple fixes to help you speak Italian more confidently.
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178: 8 Italian Slang Words You’ll Actually Hear in Italy
_Learn the slang words Italians use everyday, from wishing good luck, to showing you’re annoyed, so you can follow real Italian conversations. _
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177: Question Words in Italian: The 8 You Need
_Learn key Italian question words like “dove”, “quando”, and more to help you get the info you need while traveling in Italy. _
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176: Because in Italian: How to Use Perché
How do you say “because” in Italian? It’s usually “perché”, but not always! Learn when and when not to use it in Italian.
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175: Advice for Speaking Italian (and not getting Englished)
Want to avoid getting replies in English when you’re speaking Italian? Here are our tips and key phrases to keep the conversation going!
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174: La mia pizza! How to talk about what’s yours (when it really matters)
You need Italian possessive adjectives in most everyday conversations. You’ll see how they work, when to use them and mistakes to avoid.
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173: But in Italian: When to Use Ma, Però, and More
Here’s how to use "but" in Italian with ma, però, and more! Learn the differences between ma and però, plus other common Italian expressions.
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172: I Love You in Italian: 7 Romantic Phrases
Learn how to say “I love you” in Italian, including a common mistake to avoid. You'll also learn terms of endearment and how to reply.
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171: What on Earth are Italian Reflexive Verbs?
You need Italian reflexive verbs for many things. Like talking about your daily routine, feelings and even saying your name. You’ll learn what they are and how to use them.
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170: Learn the Word for Cold in Italian (and Avoid this Mistake)
Learn how to say cold in Italian. You’ll see key phrases with the word cold, plus common mistakes to avoid.
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169: How to Say Nice to Meet You in Italian: Formal and Informal
Learn how to say "nice to meet you" in Italian. You’ll see the formal and informal versions, plus how to reply if someone says it to you.
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168: Common Italian Words That Are Actually English
There are loads of Italian words that are actually English. See how they’re used in travel, tech, entertainment, and more, plus tips on how to pronounce them the Italian way.
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167: Why in Italian: How to Say and Use It in Conversation
Why in Italian is one simple word. Or you can learn a few extra really common ways to say why to make your Italian sound natural.
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166: Learn Italian Fast in 2025: Your 3-Month Action Plan
Ready to get serious about your Italian? This structured plan will help you learn Italian fast and improve your conversation skills in just three months!
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165: How do you say Merry Christmas in Italian?
How do you wish “Merry Christmas” to your Italian family or friends? Learn it quickly in this mini Italian lesson!
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164: Passato prossimo in Italian: how to use this past tense
The passato prossimo is the perfect tense for conversations with Italians. See how it’s formed and when to use it so you can talk about the past.
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163: How to swear in Italian without offending anyone
Learn the most common Italian Swear words that you won’t find in your textbook and how to use them (or not!) when talking to Italians.
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162: Body parts in Italian: here’s what you need to know
Here you’ll find a list of the body parts in Italian that you really need to know. It’s everything you need for the pharmacy, everyday expressions and chats with Italians.
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161: The most difficult Italian words you’re (probably) pronouncing wrong
Learn techniques to pronounce the most difficult Italian words. They’ll help you sound more natural and avoid making funny pronunciation mistakes!
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160: Andare (To go): Learn This Important Italian verb
"Andare" is used all the time in Italian—it’s hard to speak to Italians without it! Learn its present, past, and future tenses for everyday conversations.
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