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41. Say It Like You Mean It (Listen Up & Learn)

  Level: Listen Up & Learn

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This is truly one of those shows that, if you study it and practice it for a while, it will certainly help you in taking your knowledge of the “real-life” spoken Italian language to the next level. In fact, you are going to learn and practice the top ten exclamations that Italians use everyday to express their feelings about what’s going on with their lives. These are expressions you usually won’t find in books but that are integral part of spoken Italian. – Then as usual, after listening to the story, take the “7 Question Challenge” to test your comprehension, speaking, and grammar skills. Enjoy!

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Listen Up & Learn – Episode #41

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• Level: Listen Up & Learn
• Topics: expressions, feelings
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18. How To Express Feelings (HTI)

  Level: How To Italian

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Mireille, a great friend and a listener from Canada, sent us a wonderful email. She says: “I’m studying Italian at the Italian Institute of Culture, and I consider that your lessons and your VIP membership are necessary tools to supplement my Italian courses. Here’s an idea: what if you prepare a podcast about how to express feelings? Love, affection, opinions, happiness, but also annoyance, regret, and so on…” – Terrific idea, Mireille – brava! So today, let’s learn how you can express your feelings… like Italians do!

How To Italian – Episode Nr.18

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• Level: How To Italian
• Topics: feelings, how-to
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46. A Lullaby For You

  Level: Beginner

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Learn Italian Language with Podcasts! Let’s go back to when we were little kids and our “mamma” and “papa’” would sing us a “ninna nanna” (lullaby) before we went to sleep: who doesn’t remember the sensation of falling asleep by the sound of a familiar voice? Today, Massimo is the little kid and Jane is the singing mommy… Don’t fall asleep yet! Let’s learn how to use the imperative form of verbs, used for giving commands, and other useful words and expressions.

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• Level: Beginner
• Topics: family, feelings
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23. Asking Her Out (Intermediate)

  Level: Intermediate

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So, you really like her, don’t you? You’ve been thinking of asking her out, and waited for the right moment… There she is, a classic Italian beauty, and she’s talking to you. You nervous? What if she turns you down? What if you forget what to say? Relax! Play it cool, and tell her about that nice “posticino dove si mangia molto bene” (little place where one eats very well) you’ve discovered, and see if she’s going with you…

Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 23

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• Level: Intermediate
• Topics: dating, feelings
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43. Ma Va A Quel Paese!

  Level: Beginner

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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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• Level: Beginner
• Topics: arguing, feelings
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19. Coming Back Home (Intermediate)

  Level: Intermediate

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Today we’ll read you a letter that we just received from Jane (she’s coming back!). In this short letter we are going to learn some useful expressions you can use when writing to a friend, like “mi sei mancato” (I missed you), “non vedo l’ora di vederti” (I can’t wait to see you), or “a presto” (see you soon).

Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 19

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• Level: Intermediate
• Topics: feelings, friends
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