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28. How To Break The Ice (HTI)

October 19th, 2008

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Antonio, a longtime LearnItalianPod VIP subscriber, responded to our survey making a very good point. He said: “When it comes to start and keep a conversation in Italian going, that’s where I get frustrated. Most of the time, I don’t know how to start a conversation, and I end up asking “yes or no” kind of questions, so the conversation is over before it begins. Add to it that when Italians speak, they speak fast! - Or, to try to be nice with me, they speak English! I want to speak Italian with them!” - No worries, Antonio, as LearnItalianPod comes to rescue! So, let’s find out how to ask someone to speak slower, to keep speaking in Italian, and finally, let’s learn and practice a few “icebreakers” that are sure to keep the conversation going. Enjoy!

How To Italian - Episode Nr.29

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• Difficulty Level How To Italian
• Topics: conversations, how to
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42. A Phone Call From The Airport

August 6th, 2006

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He has not seen her for six months. He’s due to pick her up at the airport, and he’s running late! Today, we’ll hear a phone conversation and will practice some more typical, informal Italian expressions. All of that without forgetting to say… “bentornata, Jane!”.

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• Difficulty Level Beginner
• Topics: conversations, phone
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37. Talking On The Phone

May 7th, 2006

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Who doesn’t know how hard it is to speak a foreign language over the phone? Not anymore so after this lesson! In today’s episode we will learn and practice some useful informal expressions you can use while making a phone call to a friend.

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• Difficulty Level Beginner
• Topics: conversations, phone
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11. In Bocca Al Lupo! (Intermediate)

March 30th, 2006

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When someone is taking a trip, one way to wish that person off is to say, “in bocca al lupo,” which means, “in the mouth of the wolf”. Let’s wish “in bocca al lupo” to Giovanna (aka Jane), who is taking a trip to… the kitchen, ready to cook dinner for everybody. Some say she cannot cook, she says everything’s under control. Dinner’s served!

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 11

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: conversations
• 10 Comments

10. What Is The Weather Like? (Intermediate)

March 23rd, 2006

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What is the most talked about subject in the world - THE real conversation opener? That’s right, the weather! So let’s learn some handy expressions you can use when you desperately need to keep a conversation going, but you run out of ideas. “Nice weather tonight, uh?”

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 10

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: conversations
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7. Do As Romans Do (Intermediate)

March 2nd, 2006

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When in Rome, do as Romans do. That means, when you are somewhere that you are not familiar with, act like the people around you. That’s a golden rule. Let’s learn how to apply it “the Italian way” while practicing some useful expressions using the word “quando” (when).

Intermediate Level - Lesson Nr. 7

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• Difficulty Level Intermediate
• Topics: conversations
• 11 Comments