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

January 27th, 2008

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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 other people feelings… so yes, sometimes excuses do work!”. Interesting point, Mario… So today, let’s find out how to come up with an excuse, in case you need one.

How To Italian - Episode Nr.10

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• Difficulty Level How To Italian
• Tags: how to
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Phrasebook #6: Phone Conversations

January 20th, 2008

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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?” - Great suggestion, Anna! So today let’s practice some must-know phrases you can use while talking on the phone in Italian. Enjoy!

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• Difficulty Level Phrasebook
• Tags: how to, phone
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9. How To Catch A Bus (HTI)

January 13th, 2008

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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 see how our friend Jennifer asks a bus driver if the bus she’s about to take is the right one. Enjoy!

How To Italian - Episode Nr.9

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• Difficulty Level How To Italian
• Tags: bus, how to
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Phrasebook #5: Business

January 6th, 2008

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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 and so they have suggested us to add another episode to the Italian Phrasebook podcast series containing all such phrases. Once again, you asked, and we listened - enjoy!

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• Difficulty Level Phrasebook
• Tags: business
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