Archive for May, 2010
21. The Ubiquitous Word “CHE” (5 Minutes A Day)
Level: 5 Minutes A Day
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com — VIP Member Luna sent us some great feedback. She says: “If there’s one word in the Italian language that’s truly used everywhere, that is the small word “che”… and what makes it interesting (and somewhat confusing!), is that this small little word can have several different functions within a sentence. – So, Jane & Massimo, why don’t you tell us once and for all everything we need to know about this ubiquitous word?”
Luna, you asked, we listened! Let’s learn how to use the important word “che” and let’s practice a lot of useful, ready-to-use example sentences. Enjoy!
[How Would You Say It: Fruits & Veggies - LearnItalianPod VIP Members Extra Bonus!] Login to the Learning Center to find, as a special extra bonus, a super useful audio file with PDF transcript entitled “How Would You Say It: Fruits & Veggies“, a terrific way to test and improve your knowledge of Italian by translating words and sentences on the fly. Practice this, and live a healthier lifestyle… the Italian way!
5 Minutes A Day – Episode #21
20. 15 Slang Expressions Only Real Italians Use (5 Min. A Day)
Level: 5 Minutes A Day
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com – Episode #20 of LearnItalianPod “5 Minutes A Day” lesson series is now live! This one is entitled “15 Slang Expressions Only Real Italians Use”. This time, we’re going to do something different… oh, and you’re going to love this one! – Get ready to learn some Italian slang you won’t find in books: these are colloquial words or expressions that Italians, both male and female, use all the times in their everyday lives.
The 15 Italian slang words or expressions you’re about to hear will greatly improve your vocabulary, comprehension of Italian, and understanding of Italian culture. Enjoy!
[How Would You Say It: At The Beach - LearnItalianPod VIP Members Extra Bonus!] Login to the Learning Center to find, as a special extra bonus, a super useful audio file with PDF transcript entitled “How Would You Say It: At The Beach“, a terrific way to test and improve your knowledge of Italian by translating words and sentences on the fly. Practice this, and get ready for the (Italian) summer!
5 Minutes A Day – Episode #20
19. Travel Survival #2: Transportation (5 Minutes A Day)
Level: 5 Minutes A Day
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com – Episode #19 of LearnItalianPod “5 Minutes A Day” lesson series is now live! This one is entitled “Travel Survival #2: Transportation”. According to all the positive feedback received, it looks like you really enjoyed our first “travel survival” episode last week, and that made us really happy… again, thanks to each and everyone of you!
Today, let’s again get into “travel survival mode” and let’s practice a lot of useful, ready-to-use Italian words, sentences, and expressions that you can use in many different occasions when needing transportation while in Italy: autobus (bus), treno (train), taxi (taxi)… you name it, we are covering it on this episode. Enjoy!
[How Would You Say It: The Name of The Months - LearnItalianPod VIP Members Extra Bonus!] Login to the Learning Center to find, as a special extra bonus, a super useful audio file with PDF transcript entitled “How Would You Say It: The Name of The Months“, a terrific way to test and improve your knowledge of Italian by translating words and sentences on the fly.
5 Minutes A Day – Episode #19
18. Travel Survival #1: Sightseeing (5 Minutes A Day)
Level: 5 Minutes A Day
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com – Episode #18 of LearnItalianPod “5 Minutes A Day” lesson series is now live! This one is entitled “Travel Survival #1: Sightseeing”. This time, get ready to go into “travel survival mode” and to do a lot of practice!
LearnItalianPod VIP Member Olivia gave us a great idea. She said: “How about a lesson dedicated to people about to go visit Italy, a lesson where we can all learn and practice some basic, “must-know” sentences so we can better enjoy our fun activities in Italy, like taking an excursion, sightseeing a city, hiring a guide, going to a museum, and so on?”
Olivia, we loved your idea so much – thank you! — So, here it is: “Travel Survival #1: Sightseeing”. On this lesson you’ll find a lot of useful, ready-to-use Italian words, sentences, and expressions that you can use in many different occasions while touring and enjoying beautiful Italy. Enjoy!
[How Would You Say It: To Be vs. To Have - LearnItalianPod VIP Members Extra Bonus!] Login to the Learning Center to find, as a special extra bonus, a super useful audio file with PDF transcript entitled “How Would You Say It: To Be vs. To Have“, a terrific way to test and improve your knowledge of Italian by translating words and sentences on the fly. Practice this, and finally master those irregular Italian verbs!
5 Minutes A Day – Episode #18
17. Mom Is Always Mom (5 Minutes A Day)
Level: 5 Minutes A Day
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com – Episode #17 of LearnItalianPod “5 Minutes A Day” lesson series is now live! This one is entitled “Mom Is Always Mom”. Like in many other countries, on May 9th 2010 Italians celebrate “Mother’s Day”, and, sure as sunrise, this is a very important day in Italy: in fact, Italians truly love their moms (we’re sure you know this already!) and they love to celebrate their mother’s day in a big way!
So, let’s celebrate “Mother’s Day” the Italian way, by learning and practicing a collection of famous greetings that Italians use year after year to celebrate their moms! On this lesson you’ll definitely find a lot of useful, ready-to-use Italian words, sentences, and expressions that you can use in many different occasions. Enjoy!
[How Would You Say It: The World and The Universe - LearnItalianPod VIP Members Extra Bonus!] Login to the Learning Center to find, as a special extra bonus, a super useful audio file with PDF transcript entitled “How Would You Say It: The World and The Universe“, a terrific way to test and improve your knowledge of Italian by translating words and sentences on the fly.
5 Minutes A Day – Episode #17
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