Phrasebook #8: Idiomatic Expressions

  Level: Phrasebook

LearnItalianPodGina, 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 (filed under the Phrasebook category), all dedicated to useful and “fun to learn” Italian idiomatic sentences and colloquialism, expressions that usually cannot be literally translated in English but are really important to learn. In fact, they are what makes the Italian language so colorful and charming. Enjoy!

1 Response to "Phrasebook #8: Idiomatic Expressions"

Rita Says:
May 25th, 2008 at 10:52 pm

What a fantastic idea! I love this episode, Jane and Massimo! My grandma (born in Italy and emigrated to the United States when she was a teenager) used the expression “alla buon’ora” all the times when speaking Italian in the house – now I know what the meaning was :-)

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