Struggling with Italian verb conjugations?
Discover the "Modal Verb Hack" that lets you speak Italian confidently without memorizing endless grammar tables! In this episode we'll reveal how mastering just 3 powerful Italian verbs (potere, volere, dovere) can unlock hundreds of natural sentences instantly.
Perfect for Italian beginners who want to start speaking faster! Skip the overwhelming grammar books and learn the smart way to build Italian sentences from day one.
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Learn Italian most used verbs: essere, avere & fare.
Unlock the foundation of Italian grammar with this comprehensive guide to the three most important irregular verbs every Italian learner must know.
In this episode, you'll discover why these verbs are irregular, how they've evolved from Latin, and most importantly, how to use them like a native speaker. We'll cover everything from basic conjugations to advanced idiomatic expressions, including tricky concepts like using "avere" for age and "fare" for weather.
This lesson is part of the "Italian grammar made easy" series, where you'll find the complete transcript, conjugation tables, detailed lesson notes, and quizzes.
In this episode, we'll dive deeper into Italian verb conjugations, tackling the second and third verb families that every Italian learner needs to know.
You'll learn practical examples, memory tricks that actually work, and get plenty of practice with real sentences you can use immediately.
This lesson is part of the "Italian grammar made easy" series - your go-to place for friendly, no-stress Italian lessons that actually stick.
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In this episode, we walk you through the most common Italian verb family: -ARE verbs.
You'll learn the simple two-step method to conjugate any regular -ARE verb, discover memory tricks that actually work, and practice with real-life examples you can use immediately.
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I’m so excited to kick off this brand-new grammar series with you.
In this first episode, we'll dive into one of the biggest challenges Italian learners face: verbs.
Yep, the conjugation tables, the endless endings, the dreaded irregularities… I get it.
But don’t worry, we’re breaking it all down together, step by step.
In this episode, I walk you through the three main Italian verb families:
-ARE (like parlare, mangiare, studiare)
-ERE (like leggere, scrivere)
-IRE (like dormire, partire, and capire) — with a little twist for those tricky -isc- verbs like finire and capire!
This lesson is part of the Italian grammar made easy series from Speak Italian Like a Local Substack, your go-to place for friendly, no-stress Italian lessons that actually stick.
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Ready to make sense of Italian indefinite articles?
In this quick, practical episode, I'll teach you how to confidently use "un, uno, una, and un’ " with real-life examples, pronunciation tips, and cultural notes to help you speak Italian like a local.
This lesson is part of the Italian Grammar Made Easy series from Speak Italian Like A Local on Substack, your go-to place for friendly, no-stress Italian lessons that actually stick.
Learn fun Italian idiomatic expressions to sound like a local.
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In this episode we'll see the various ways to say thank you in Italian. We'll cover common phrases such as "grazie," "grazie mille," and "grazie tante," as well as more heartfelt expressions like "grazie di cuore."
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Learn how to talk about the time in Italian and enhance your language skills for your next trip to Italy.
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In this episode of "Speak Italian like a Local" podcast we'll learn how to say months and seasons in Italian.
We'll discover how to discuss travel dates and future adventures like a native Italian speaker.
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In this episode we learn the days of the week in Italian, and will discover how to ask what day it is and use time words like yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
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In this episode we’re gonna discuss the topic of "la famiglia" (the family) in Italian.
We will learn the vocabulary of various member of the family such as parents, siblings, grandparents and so on. As well, I am going to come up with conversational sentences that deal with family relations and some tips on sentence building too.
In this episode, you'll learn the different ways to say "please" in Italian and discover how important context is when using these expressions appropriately.
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In this episode you'll learn how to talk about age in Italian.
You'll discover how to ask someone's age, reply with your own age, and even discuss how old someone is turning on their birthday.
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Today we're diving into counting from one to one hundred.
We'll start small with the basic numbers from one to ten. Once you've got those under your belt, we'll level up to eleven through twenty.
With the first twenty numbers locked in, we're ready to explore the multiples of ten.
From twenty all the way to ninety, I'll show you how to combine those tens places with the ones. Just wait until you see how easy it is to form numbers like thirty-seven or eighty-two.
And just when you think we're done, I have one more trick up my sleeve - hundreds!
Turns out all you do is add "cento" to make one hundred, two hundred, and so on.
In this episode, we will explore the various question words and their use in determining specific information from listeners.
I will give several examples from simple yes or no questions to the ones that contain more options and explain what is the right word order.
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In this episode we will learn how to pronounce the “c” and also "g" in Italian.
We will look at the rules of when these letters get a hard or soft pronunciation depending on what vowels are following them, and we will give examples of words containing both "c" and also ”g”.
In addition, we will find the cases when rules are not following which include situations in the case of "c" or "g", followed by “l” or “n.”
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Discover the ins and outs of Italian subject pronouns in this new episode of "Speak Italian Like a Local."
Learn about the eight pronouns, including their unique twists and when to use them.
Find out why subject pronouns are often dropped in Italian and when to use them for emphasis, contrast, or clarity.
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In this bonus episode I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year, the Italian way.
Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!
In this episode, we talk about two commonly used phrases in Italian: "C'è" and "Ci sono."
Have you ever wondered when and how to use them?
Fear not, as we unravel the mysteries and provide practical insights to help you navigate these expressions like a native speaker.
Discover the fundamental differences between "C'è" and "Ci sono" and when to use each one.
Learn essential tips and tricks to enhance your conversational skills and sound effortlessly natural.
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