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24. How To Host An Italian Theme Party (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:22:05 +0000 ]



6. Il Postino (Advanced)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:46:32 +0000 ]



23. How To Rent An Apartment (HTI)

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 - [...]...

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[ Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:13:11 +0000 ]



5. Ladri di Biciclette (Advanced)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:54:53 +0000 ]



4. Mediterraneo (Advanced)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:19:57 +0000 ]



Phrasebook #9: Idiomatic Expressions (Two)

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" [...]...

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[ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:38:59 +0000 ]



3. Bianco, Rosso e Verdone (Advanced)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:04:52 +0000 ]



Phrasebook #8: Idiomatic Expressions

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 26 May 2008 03:43:52 +0000 ]



2. Nuovo Cinema Paradiso (Advanced)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 19 May 2008 00:46:53 +0000 ]



1. La Vita E’ Bella (Advanced)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 12 May 2008 02:23:16 +0000 ]



22. How To Shop For Shoes (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 04 May 2008 23:16:06 +0000 ]



21. How To Go Crazy For Pizza (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:29:26 +0000 ]



25. My Big Italian Wedding (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:50:05 +0000 ]



20. How To Go Green (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:39:54 +0000 ]



19. How To Use The “5Ws and an H” (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:12:34 +0000 ]



18. How To Express Feelings (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:51:47 +0000 ]



Phrasebook #7: Sightseeing & Entertainment

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:09:52 +0000 ]



17. How To Take A Taxi (HTI)

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, [...]...

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[ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:37:58 +0000 ]



16. How To Get A Haircut (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:00:40 +0000 ]



15. How To Borrow Money (HTI)

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, [...]...

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[ Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:06:29 +0000 ]



14. How To Stay Fit (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:35:46 +0000 ]



13. How To Eat Vegetarian (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:51:18 +0000 ]



12. How To Make Small Talk (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:52:35 +0000 ]



11. How To Ask For A Better Room (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:32:05 +0000 ]



10. How To Come Up With An Excuse (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:55:49 +0000 ]



Phrasebook #6: Phone Conversations

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?" [...]...

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[ Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:06:39 +0000 ]



9. How To Catch A Bus (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:02:06 +0000 ]



Phrasebook #5: Business

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:08:19 +0000 ]



8. How To Make A Resolution (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 30 Dec 2007 23:08:51 +0000 ]



7. How To Celebrate New Year’s Eve (HTI)

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! [...]...

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[ Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:16:40 +0000 ]



6. How To Say Merry Christmas (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:41:21 +0000 ]



5. How To Tip Your Waiter (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:40:53 +0000 ]



4. How To Ask For A Discount (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:35:50 +0000 ]



3. How To Hook Up With Style (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:45:16 +0000 ]



2. How To Say What You Do (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 03:13:03 +0000 ]



1. How To Ask What’s Up (HTI)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:12:16 +0000 ]



24. The Gentle Language (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:06:19 +0000 ]



50. Here’s Your Grocery List! (Intermediate)

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... [...]...

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[ Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:44:18 +0000 ]



23. An All-Italian Kiss (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:03:24 +0000 ]



49. Going To The Doctor (Intermediate)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:12:37 +0000 ]



22. Double The Consonant! (Culture Shot)

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, [...]...

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[ Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:40:07 +0000 ]



48. You’re Sitting In My Seat! (Intermediate)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:51:15 +0000 ]



21. Goodbye, Luciano (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:23:14 +0000 ]



47. Let’s Go Dancing! (Intermediate)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:13:01 +0000 ]



20. Crazy for Limoncello! (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:01:28 +0000 ]



46. Let’s Buy The Tickets! (Intermediate)

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 - [...]...

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[ Sun, 02 Sep 2007 21:24:23 +0000 ]



Phrasebook #4: Lodging & Money

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:38:08 +0000 ]



19. Telling A Joke (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:19:38 +0000 ]



19. Telling A Joke (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:19:38 +0000 ]



45. The Afternoon Nap (Intermediate)

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 [...]...

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[ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:11:26 +0000 ]



18. An Italian Vacation (Culture Shot)

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! [...]...

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[ Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:49:55 +0000 ]



44. I’ll Have an Espresso (Intermediate)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:49:08 +0000 ]



17. Spaghetti On A Stamp (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:56:16 +0000 ]



43. Are You Ready To Order? (Intermediate)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:34:36 +0000 ]



16. Knock on Wood (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 02 Jul 2007 03:57:16 +0000 ]



42. Attention All Passengers! (Intermediate)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:38:20 +0000 ]



15. Cone or Cup? (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:51:21 +0000 ]



41. What A Nice Dinner! (Intermediate)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 11 Jun 2007 02:13:11 +0000 ]



14. Brava Gondoliera! (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:27:32 +0000 ]



40. Do Not Double Park! (Intermediate)

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, [...]...

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[ Sun, 27 May 2007 19:03:54 +0000 ]



13. My Beautiful Bologna (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 20 May 2007 19:43:47 +0000 ]



39. Validate Your Ticket! (Intermediate)

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, [...]...

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[ Sun, 13 May 2007 22:56:18 +0000 ]



12. The Third Palio (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 06 May 2007 20:47:15 +0000 ]



38. Emergency: Call 118! (Intermediate)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 29 Apr 2007 19:07:01 +0000 ]



11. The Pizza Olympic Games (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:16:26 +0000 ]



37. To Be or To Stay? (Intermediate)

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", [...]...

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[ Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:02:07 +0000 ]



10. The Easter Egg (Culture Shot)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 08 Apr 2007 19:26:07 +0000 ]



36. A Fish On His Back (Intermediate)

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 [...]...

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[ Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:40:20 +0000 ]



9. Remember The Flag (Culture Shot)

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), [...]...

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[ Sun, 25 Mar 2007 22:05:36 +0000 ]



35. A Broken Pipe (Intermediate)

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 [...]...

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[ Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:36:06 +0000 ]



8. Sanremo Is Always Sanremo! (Culture Shot)