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20. I Told You So! (Upper Intermediate)

 July 5th, 2009

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Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod. Episode #20 of the “Upper-Intermediate Level Series” is entitled “I Told You So!” - The sentence “Te l’avevo detto” (I told you so, in English) is the one phrase that everyone hates to hear when something goes wrong, and it’s a sure way, when used between husband and wife, to end up in an argument. So, let’s see a little argument over directions between husband Italo and wife Lucia, and let’s practice some of the most common popular Italian expressions you’ll ever hear! On the grammar section, we will review some of the most interesting expressions from the dialogue giving grammar rules and extra examples. Enjoy!

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Upper Intermediate - Episode Nr.20

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• Difficulty Level Upper Intermediate
• Topics: arguing, directions
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25. How (Not) To Argue With Style (HTI)

 July 27th, 2008

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Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Carla, a longtime LearnItalianPod VIP subscriber from Aspen, Oregon, sent us the most unusual request ever. She says “I’ve been with my Italian fiance’ Luca for two years. We’re really in love, and we’re planning to get married soon. Only thing I don’t like about him, he’s often late, and when we get into an argument about it, he gets mad and starts speaking in Italian, and this is where I get lost! Then of course we make peace and all is good, but the next time, I want to be prepared… So, Jane and Massimo, please, help me to win the next argument… the Italian way! - Carla, you asked, we listened: enjoy!

How To Italian - Episode Nr.25

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• Difficulty Level How To Italian
• Topics: arguing, how to
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43. Ma Va A Quel Paese!

 August 16th, 2006

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Everybody gets angry once in a while, and Italians are no exception! Today we are going to learn some colorful and popular expressions Italians use when they are “arrabbiati” (angry). Just be careful on where and when you are going to use those expressions - they can get you in trouble! (Please note: this episode DOES NOT contain bad words).

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• Difficulty Level Beginner
• Topics: arguing, feelings
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