Parhaat Intermediate Italian Podcastit (2024)

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My latest trip: Canton Ticino in Switzerland 15:41

1y ago15:41

15:41

In this episode, Anna speaks about her latest trip to Canton Ticino, a special region in Switzerland where Italian is spoken! You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languatalk.com/blog/podcast/italian?via=italianpod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? …

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#86 Tipping in Italy 17:00

1y ago17:00

17:00

In this episode, Anna explains how to tip in Italy, and how Italians approach this tricky topic. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languatalk.com/blog/podcast/italian?via=italianpod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna) for …

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#85 The story of Moleskine 16:18

1+ y ago16:18

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In this episode, Anna speaks about the origin story of the famous notebook, Moleskine, created by an Italian company and famous all over the world. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languatalk.com/blog/podcast/italian?via=italianpod. Looking to learn Itali…

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#84 A ticket to visit Venice 18:34

1+ y ago18:34

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In this episode, Anna speaks about the beautiful celebration of Redentore, the traditional celebration in mid July. She also talks about the possibility that you'll need to pay for a ticket to visit Venice in the near future.

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Una Storia ItaliAnna is back 10:15

1+ y ago10:15

10:15

In this short episode, Anna greets all of you and tells you about her summer and upcoming projects. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna) for a trial lesson here: …

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#82 Urban Farming and Gardening in Italy 16:11

1+ y ago16:11

16:11

In this episode, Anna speaks about the new trend of growing vegetables and plants on rooftops. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna) for a trial lesson here: Langu…

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#81 Usage of Italian in Advertising 19:03

1+ y ago19:03

19:03

In this episode, Anna speaks about advertising in Italy, and how the Italian language is used and adapted for ads. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna) for a tria…

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#80 Let's go to Treviso 13:40

1+ y ago13:40

13:40

In this episode, Anna speaks about her trip to Treviso. There's even a guest appearance from her dog, Kiki, who was keen to get involved after hearing the last episode, which was about pizza! You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Lo…

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#79 Anna's Friday Night Pizza and the origins of pizza 16:58

1+ y ago16:58

16:58

In this episode, Anna speaks about her habit of having a good pizza at the end of the week and the origins of Italy's most famous food. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (…

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#78 Venice Carnival and why Venetians temporarily leave the city 17:41

1+ y ago17:41

17:41

In this episode, Anna speaks about the history of Venetian Carnival and why Venetians leave the city during this chaotic time. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languatalk.com/blog/podcast/italian?via=italianpod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor?…

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#77 It's my birthday! I'm an Aquarius... 15:17

2y ago15:17

15:17

In this episode, Anna talks about how she used to celebrate her birthday as a kid and how things have changed over the years. She also speaks about zodiac signs. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languatalk.com/blog/podcast/italian?via=italianpod. Looking …

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#76 Fresh Italian pasta & how to make it 14:43

2y ago14:43

14:43

In this episode, Anna speaks about her YouTube video to make pasta and recommends other Italian tutorials to watch to get inspiration. After listening, you can check out the recipe video here. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. L…

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#75 Buon Anno a tutti! 14:10

2y ago14:10

14:10

In this episode, Anna speaks about her New Year's Eve and the celebrations in Venice. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna) for a trial lesson here: Languatalk.com…

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#74 The end of the year... 11:50

2y ago11:50

11:50

In this episode, Anna greets all her listeners and students, wishing Buon Natale and Felice Anno Nuovo, and giving some hints of what's coming next year.

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#73 Illness 16:02

2y ago16:02

16:02

In this episode Anna, speaks about her flu and cold to give you the opportunity to learn more vocabulary about health conditions. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languatalk.com/blog/podcast/italian?via=italianpod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tut…

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#72 Let's go to...Trentino Alto Adige 15:32

2y ago15:32

15:32

In this episode Anna speaks about a weekend spent in Trentino Alto Adige, discovering new places and experiencing the phenomenon of the Italian foliage. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tuto…

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#71 Let's go to...Trieste! What is La Barcolana? 14:35

2y ago14:35

14:35

In this episode Anna speaks about the beautiful regatta that has just taken place in Trieste. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna) for a trial lesson here: Langua…

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#70 Italian Elections 2022 13:47

2y ago13:47

13:47

In this episode, Anna speaks about the elections in Italy and how people have voted in 2022. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna) for a trial lesson here: Languat…

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#69 Queen Elizabeth's death seen from Italy 16:20

2y ago16:20

16:20

In this episode, Anna speaks about the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and how it has been covered in Italy. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna) for a trial lesson …

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#68 A Trip To Umbria 15:11

2y ago15:11

15:11

In this episode, Anna speaks about her last Summer trip to the heart of Italy: Umbria. Discover all the stunning places you can see when visiting this beautiful part of Italy. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn I…

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#67 Travel safe, Piero - in memory of Piero Angela 13:18

2y ago13:18

13:18

In this episode, Anna pays homage to the memory of Piero Angela, a famous journalist who recently passed away. All Italians knew about him and now will remember him for how he changed Italian television forever.

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#66 Holidays with Anna (Part 2) 14:14

2y ago14:14

14:14

In this episode, Anna speaks about the second part of her trip in Northern Italy travelling through the regions of Valle d'Aosta and Lombardia. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languatalk.com/blog/podcast/italian?via=italianpod. Looking to learn Italian f…

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#66 Holidays with Anna (Part 1) 17:56

2+ y ago17:56

17:56

In this episode, Anna talks about her recent holiday in Northern Italy. Discover the beautiful destinations you can visit in this part of Italy. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet …

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Train Travel in Italy | Learn Italian | S1 Ep21 19:15

2+ y ago19:15

19:15

In the last episode of Season 1, Julie and Dani leave Rome on a train bound for new adventures in Orvieto. Small talk – and a little argument – with fellow passengers adds more local Italian flair to their Italian journey. In our roundtable, Elisa shares a pair of idioms, including the Italian equivalent of Julie’s favorite – “When in Rome…” – and …

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Shopping in Rome | Learn Italian | S1 Ep20 19:30

2+ y ago19:30

19:30

After visiting the Colosseum, Julie and Dani go shopping at an outdoor market in Rome, then shop for shoes at a boutique. They also have a bit of fun chatting with “ragazzi” dressed as gladiators. In our roundtable, Elisa shares an idiom that tries to explain how your mustache can make you feel superior. In our premium version, we also learn all ab…

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The Italian Farmacia | Speak Italian | S1 Ep19 15:58

2+ y ago15:58

15:58

Julie and Dani go to a pharmacy and learn about all natural Italian cosmetics to help soothe skin, repel mosquitos and much more. Later on, Elisa teaches us everything we need to know about disgusting things… namely, the word for “disgusting” in Italian: “schifo”! As usual, the free version of this episode only scratches the surface! To get the mos…

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Food Rules in Italy | Speak Italian | S1 Ep18 21:26

2+ y ago21:26

21:26

The Do’s and Don’t’s of eating in Italy! In this very special episode of Postcards from Italy, Julie and Dani enjoy a lively dinner discussion with their new friends that includes a hilarious idiom about why old chickens are preferable to young chicks and a strong warning about drinking cappuccini after breakfast. But things really heat up in our r…

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#65 Important Italians Ep.2 - Maurizio Cattelan and his irreverent art 13:18

2+ y ago13:18

13:18

In this episode, Anna speaks about a famous contemporary artist, Maurizio Cattelan and the way he expresses his ideas and thoughts through art. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a…

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Italian Cooking Class | Travel to Italy | S1 Ep17 17:55

2+ y ago17:55

17:55

Cuciniamo! Let’s cook! Julie and Dani join a cooking class in Rome and prepare classic Roman recipes that illustrate the Italian expression “avere l’acquolina in bocca,” to have water in one’s mouth. In our roundtable, Elisa gives us a long list of Italian verbs to use in the kitchen. We also learn that drinking like a sponge is not considered a po…

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#64 Important Italians Ep.1 - Falcone and Borsellino vs the mafia 17:51

2+ y ago17:51

17:51

In this episode, Anna talks about two very important men celebrated all across Italy: Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, who gave their lives to fight against the mafia. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Ita…

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Food Shopping in Campo de’Fiori | Speak Italian | S1 Ep16 16:08

2+ y ago16:08

16:08

Julie and Dani shop for recipe ingredients with a local chef in Campo de’Fiori, where they learn that you must never touch another man’s fruit and that good wine makes good blood. Later, Elisa tells us about the more sinister history of the famous Roman food market piazza Campo de’Fiori, and we learn a fun (and often-used) way to contract the phras…

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Dinner in Trastevere | Learn Italian | S1 Ep15 17:11

2+ y ago17:11

17:11

Julie and Dani eat dinner in a charming restaurant across the Tiber River in Trastevere, where they use a few colorful Italian idioms and are first “hungry as a wolf” and then “full as an egg.” Dani learns about some more (weird) food rules in Italy! In the roundtable, Elisa and Erin savor three classic Roman recipes and Elisa takes us step-by-step…

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#63 Italian Summer Hits 16:14

2+ y ago16:14

16:14

In this episode, Anna speaks about the so-called "Tormentone", Italian summer hits played everywhere in Italy since the '60s. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna)…

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Lungotevere & Italian Food Festivals | Speak Italian | S1 Ep14 17:10

2+ y ago17:10

17:10

Dani and Luca go to a popular Roman summer festival along the Tiber River, where their date is interrupted, first by friends and then by a slap! In our roundtable, we learn about “the misery of the pork” and how it’s used by Italians to express surprise or frustration, or both! Elisa also demystifies “proprio,” which is a veritable Swiss army knife…

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#62 The Opera and its popularity in Italy 15:08

2+ y ago15:08

15:08

In this episode, Anna talks about the Opera Lirica scene in Italy and why Italians are not so used to going to Opera theatres. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna…

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Borghese Gardens | Travel in Italy | S1 Ep13 16:36

2+ y ago16:36

16:36

The date with Luca continues in the Borghese Gardens of Rome, where Dani meets two of Luca’s friends at a scenic spot. Elisa shares an idiom that says, if you can’t hear very well, you can probably blame it on deli meat. We also daydream about the quintessential Italian tradition of la passeggiata. To get the most out of Postcards from Italy, subsc…

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#61 The music scene in Italy in 2022 14:57

2+ y ago14:57

14:57

In this episode, Anna speaks about the Italian music scene, from Sanremo Festival to the Eurovision Song Contest.

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A Date in Rome | Italian Lessons | S1 Ep12 16:50

2+ y ago16:50

16:50

Ro-ma... Ro-ma-mah! Roman romance is in the air as Dani goes out for an afternoon with Luca. He charms her with his romantic words and the most delicious gelato in Rome. Elisa and Erin enter the arena for the Battle of Gelato versus Ice Cream. We also learn why gelato is so good, you might need to lick your mustache! To get the most out of Postcard…

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The Vatican | Speak Italian | S1 Ep11 15:52

2+ y ago15:52

15:52

Julie and Dani visit the Vatican, but first they have to get through security and learn the rules to follow in the Basilica. We also learn that being educated in Italy is not the same as being polite! Elisa shares an idiom to express surprise, which is helpful when Erin describes how she almost got kicked out of the Sistine Chapel! To get the most …

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#60 Italians speak with their hands 14:17

2+ y ago14:17

14:17

Italians are known for their expressive communication. In this episode, Anna talks about how Italians use their hands to get their point across when speaking. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with …

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Tabacco Shops + Buses | Learn Italian | S1 Ep10 15:48

2+ y ago15:48

15:48

Julie and Dani visit a tabaccheria, and learn all about this magical mystery store that sells much more than just tobacco. After they buy bus tickets, postcards and stamps, they run to catch a city bus. We also learn an Italian proverb that explains why good friends are like white flies. To get the most out of Postcards from Italy, subscribe to our…

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#59 How to overcome the language learning block 15:46

2+ y ago15:46

15:46

In this episode, Anna speaks about the language learning plateau everybody has to face sooner or later, and how to overcome it. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languatalk.com/blog/podcast/italian?via=italianpod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor…

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Italian Breakfast | Travel in Italy | S1 Ep9 15:35

2+ y ago15:35

15:35

Julie and Dani eat breakfast at the hotel, where Dani meets a new friend and Julie samples the international buffet. We also learn the *single word* that makes an Italian language learner immediately sound like a native speaker. Elisa also tells us how Italians use the word "fritatta" as more than a tasty breakfast food! Erin asks about Italian vs.…

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#58 Tips and tricks for learning Italian efficiently 15:41

2+ y ago15:41

15:41

In this episode, Anna gives you some recommendations for learning Italian and deciding what the best method is for you. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna) for a…

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Pizza and Pizzerias | Italian Lessons | S1 Ep8 15:02

2+ y ago15:02

15:02

Julie and Dani get their first taste of pizza in Italy… and Dani learns that Italians have very strict rules about pizza. In our roundtable, we discuss an expression of surprise or frustration that translates as “sheer madness”! We also begin a deep-dive discussion about the classic pizzas you’ll find in Italy… and in our bonus materials we dive ev…

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#57 Working in Italy episode 3 - Being a freelancer in Italy 16:39

2+ y ago16:39

16:39

In this episode, Anna speaks about her experience as a freelancer in Italy and what it takes to thrive as one.

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Aperitivo & Snacks on the Terrace | Italian Lessons | S1 Ep7 19:20

2+ y ago19:20

19:20

Julie and Dani enjoy an aperitivo on the terrace after getting a recommendation for a pizzeria. While enjoying the views of Rome, they are treated to cocktails and snacks at the hotel's rooftop bar. In our roundtable, Elisa tells us why Italian mothers hate to hear that someone is starving, and we learn a phrase that means “to be hungry as a wolf.”…

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#56 Working in Italy episode 2 - Does coworking really work in Italy? 14:30

2+ y ago14:30

14:30

In this episode, Anna talks about the new trend of coworking in Italy. She focuses primarily on Northern Italy and describes the kinds of professionals who are most commonly found in coworking spaces. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italia…

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Hotels, Accommodations and Amenities in Italy | Learn Italian | S1 Ep6 16:08

2+ y ago16:08

16:08

Julie and Dani go up to their hotel room and learn about its many interesting amenities, including an “emotional shower.” In our roundtable, we learn how to live like the Pope, and also how Elisa’s own father can be mistaken for the Pope. We discuss the 2nd part of our list of useful hotel phrases and the many kinds of accommodations you can find i…

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#55 Working in Italy episode 1 - The employment situation in Italy in 2022 14:14

2+ y ago14:14

14:14

In this episode, Anna talks about the current situation for working people in Italy. Is it easy to find jobs? You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languatalk.com/blog/podcast/italian?via=italianpod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (li…

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