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14. How To Stay Fit (HTI)
February 24th, 2008
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! Anthony from London, England, goes to the gym and works out every day. He sent us an email saying: “I’m about to go to Italy and while there, I want to keep working out. I was wondering if you could do a lesson where people like me that like to exercise and do sports could learn vocabulary and phrases related to fitness. It would really be useful.” You asked, we listened, Anthony! So here it is: how to stay fit, the Italian way!
How To Italian - Episode Nr.14
13. How To Eat Vegetarian (HTI)
February 17th, 2008
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! Julia, a vegetarian from New York, was traveling through the beautiful region of Liguria. She stopped at a local restaurant, thinking she was going to have trouble in ordering a vegetarian meal but to her surprise her waiter, Stefano, was able to put together a nice dinner all vegetarian. So today let’s find out how to order a vegetarian meal in almost any Italian restaurant. Enjoy!
How To Italian - Episode Nr.13
12. How To Make Small Talk (HTI)
February 10th, 2008
Learn how to speak real everyday Italian with LearnItalianPod! You will find that most Italians are generous by heart, hospitable, and willing to talk at almost anytime of the day. Being able to connect with Italians through small talk can sometimes lead to a real understanding of Italians and their culture. So today let’s see how to start, carry on, and end a small talk with someone you’ve just met.
How To Italian - Episode Nr.12
11. How To Ask For A Better Room (HTI)
February 3rd, 2008

Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! There’s nothing more disappointing than discovering that the hotel room chosen for a vacation is not of good quality. Issues like no hot water, toilet not working, old and smelly furniture, and so on… that can really ruin a vacation. So today, let’s find out how to ask for a better room, and how to get it. Enjoy!
How To Italian - Episode Nr.11
10. How To Come Up With An Excuse (HTI)
January 27th, 2008

Generally speaking, Italians are masters in coming up with original excuses when they decide not to do something. Our friend Mario, a 100% Italian that lives in New York, puts it this way: “You know, sometimes it is just not possible to make everybody happy, and at the same time you don’t want to hurt other people feelings… so yes, sometimes excuses do work!”. Interesting point, Mario… So today, let’s find out how to come up with an excuse, in case you need one.
How To Italian - Episode Nr.10
Phrasebook #6: Phone Conversations
January 20th, 2008
Learn how to talk on the phone in Italian with LearnItalianPod! Anna, one of the most active LearnItalianPod VIP members, sent us a great email. She says: “The business episode you’ve published a couple of weeks ago was just what I was looking for. Grazie! Now, how about another episode featuring more phone related phrases?” - Great suggestion, Anna! So today let’s practice some must-know phrases you can use while talking on the phone in Italian. Enjoy!
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