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20. I Told You So! (Upper Intermediate)

  Level: Upper Intermediate

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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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• Level: Upper Intermediate
• Topics: arguing, directions
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8. Where is Piazza San Marco? (Upper Intermediate)

  Level: Upper Intermediate

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Episode #8 of the “Upper Intermediate Level Series” is entitled “Where is Piazza San Marco?” – Let’s start with a little recap. Our friend Italo, who is spending the night in a hotel in Venice after his business meeting was cancelled, decides to go for a walk, determined to reach San Marco Square. He thinks “well, if I’m stuck here, I may as well enjoy this beautiful city!” – But after walking for a while, he realizes he’s lost and he needs to ask someone for directions. Today, we are going to learn some useful sentences and vocabulary that you can use in real life situations when asking for or giving directions. Enjoy!

Upper Intermediate – Episode Nr.8

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• Level: Upper Intermediate
• Topics: directions, verbs
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40. Do Not Double Park! (Intermediate)

  Level: Intermediate

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Our two friends and listeners Debbie and Antonio are back from Italy. They say: “We loved our trip and everything was great – except for when we had to… park our car! Is it really that difficult to find a parking space in Italy?” — Truth to be told, it can be quite an adventure, but fear no more, LearnItalianPod is here to help! Let’s learn a few things about driving thru a congested Italian city, and while doing so, let’s review and practice some important grammar constructions, like “frasi al negativo”, negative sentences. Enjoy!

Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 40

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• Level: Intermediate
• Topics: directions, driving
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30. Let’s Get Lost In Rome

  Level: Beginner

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We are spending a nice afternoon in Rome, first trying to find the Colosseum and then finding our way to the Bar Roma, where we’ll be tasting some delicious Chianti wine while facing the sunset. After learning how to ask for and understand directions, it’s finally time for us to… get lost! Ah, Rome, city of the soul!

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• Level: Beginner
• Topics: directions, places
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