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36. I Have To Run…

April 30, 2006 23:58

He promised he was going to help her to prepare the cake for the party. “But not today”, he says, “because I have to run..”. Let’s learn how to conjugate and use another very common verb: “dovere” (to have to – must).   The post 36. I Have To Run… appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

14. What A Hectic Day! (Intermediate)

April 26, 2006 23:47

In today’s episode, we are going to hear a story about a very hectic day – one of those days with so many things to do in so little time… We’ll learn and practice some verbs that express action, like for instance “prendere” (to take), “portare” (to bring), and “accompagnare” (to accompany). Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 14   The post 14. What A Hectic Day! (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

35. Everything Is On Sale!

April 23, 2006 22:22

She walks in via Condotti, Rome, she sees a shop window she loves, the shop assistant is a friend (so she’ll get a discount), and last but not least, everything is on sale: the shopaholic’s heaven must look like this! In today’s episode, we are going to learn how to shop with style.   The post 35. Everything Is On Sale! appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

13. The Most Beautiful… (Intermediate)

April 20, 2006 00:06

Some say it’s Rome, some say it’s Florence, some other says it’s Venice… so, what’s the most beautiful Italian city? And do you think big cities are more interesting than small ones? Let’s talk about it, while learning how to use comparative adjectives, like “piu’… di…” (more… than…), and other useful sentences. Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 13   The post 13. The Most Beautiful… (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

34. What A Gentleman!

April 10, 2006 08:36

She wants to go eat out in a good seafood restaurant, and he’s showing some good old fashioned manners, by picking up the tab… what a gentleman! In today’s episode, we are going to learn how to conjugate and use another very common verb: “volere” (to want).   The post 34. What A Gentleman! appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

12. The Italian Gossip (Intermediate)

April 06, 2006 00:29

Some say gossip is just a trivial pastime; some other think it is essential to psychological and even physical well-being. No matter what you believe, do not say you’ve never done it… we will not believe you! Let’s learn some useful expressions about love, marriage, money… it’s gossip time, signore e signori! Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 12   The post 12. The Italian Gossip (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

33. A Visit From A Friend

April 02, 2006 13:03

What’s better than a visit from a friend you haven’t seen in a long time? The only thing is, your friend is from Italy, and only speaks Italian. In today’s lesson, we are going to learn how to conjugate and use a very common verb: “potere” (can).   The post 33. A Visit From A Friend appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

11. In Bocca Al Lupo! (Intermediate)

March 30, 2006 01:15

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   The post 11. In Bocca Al Lupo! (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

32. What A Beautiful Morning

March 27, 2006 02:11

Giovanna (aka Jane) is definitely a daytime person. She likes early morning best, and the earlier, the better. Massimo, ehm… the opposite. In today’s lesson, we are going to learn and conjugate verbs ending in “ire”, like “dormire” (to sleep) and some useful expression we can use to describe people’s habits. Are you a nighttime or daytime person?   The post 32. What A Beautiful Morning appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

10. What Is The Weather Like? (Intermediate)

March 23, 2006 02:22

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, huh?” Intermediate Level – Lesson #10   The post 10. What Is The Weather Like? (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

31. Home Sweet Home

March 20, 2006 02:51

Some says “There’s nothing like home sweet home”. We agree. In today’s lesson, we are going to learn some very useful words and expressions you can use when describing a house or an apartment.   The post 31. Home Sweet Home appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

9. What A Party! (Intermediate)

March 16, 2006 01:07

In today’s episode, we are going to hear about a fun birthday party, and a lucky girl that received some very nice presents. We’ll learn and practice more verbs and useful expressions using the past tense. Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 9   The post 9. What A Party! (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

30. Let’s Get Lost In Rome

March 13, 2006 01:03

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!   The post 30. Let’s Get Lost In Rome appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

8. A Terrible Kid (Intermediate)

March 09, 2006 01:09

In today’s episode, we are going to learn how to describe something that used to happen in the past on a regular basis. We’ll study and practice the past tense of the verb “Essere” (To Be), and some very helpful expressions you can use when talking about the past. Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 8   The post 8. A Terrible Kid (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

29. A Very Busy Guy

March 06, 2006 04:48

Let’s meet Lorenzo, a very busy kind of guy, always on the run: he calls the train he takes every morning “my office”. In today lesson, we are going to learn how to conjugate verbs ending in “ere”, like “prendere” (to take), “leggere” (to read), and “scrivere” (to write).   The post 29. A Very Busy Guy appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

7. Do As Romans Do (Intermediate)

March 02, 2006 01:06

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   The post 7. Do As Romans Do (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

28. At The Hotel

February 27, 2006 03:30

One of the best way to enjoy Italy is renting a car, driving through the countryside, and stop for the night at a typical family-run small hotel. Let’s make sure that making a reservation and checking in at that cozy Italian hotel is going to be easy and fun by practicing these simple but very useful sentences.   The post 28. At The Hotel appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

6. I’ve Got A Cold! (Intermediate)

February 23, 2006 03:37

Cold season hits its peak in February and everybody in the house is getting the flu! Let’s learn how to describe symptoms like “raffreddore” (cold), “tosse” (cough), and “febbre” (fever), while resting, taking medicines, and drinking some hot tea. Feeling better already? Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 6   The post 6. I’ve Got A Cold! (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

27. A Postcard From Capri

February 20, 2006 01:14

Some says you haven’t see Italy if you haven’t see the marvelous Isle of Capri. We wouldn’t go that far, but truth is, if you don’t stop there, you’re missing out. So let’s spend a nice afternoon in Capri, looking at the blue sea, relaxing, and writing postcards – in Italian – to your friends back home. Now this is living!   The post 27. A Postcard From Capri appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

5. A Dynamic Girl (Intermediate)

February 16, 2006 03:56

“I get by with a little help from my friends”… beautiful song, and very true meaning. Today we are talking about friendships. We do so by describing our friend Valentina, a very dynamic and energetic girl. Let’s learn how to describe people and actions, and how to use the adverbs “mai” (never), “spesso” (often), and “qualche volta” (sometimes). Intermediate Level – Lesson Nr. 5   The post 5. A Dynamic Girl (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

26. Do Not Be Late!

February 13, 2006 01:16 - 9 minutes - 4.27 MB

It’s morning in Venice, and you and your Italian friend Francesca are planning to go to Practice Lesson The post 26. Do Not Be Late! appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

4. The Carnival In Venice (Intermediate)

February 09, 2006 01:14 - 11 minutes - 5.32 MB

A whole city filled with beautiful masks, elaborate costumes, musicians, clowns, magicians, and colorful parades: people Practice Lesson The post 4. The Carnival In Venice (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

25. Living In Italy

February 06, 2006 01:08 - 10 minutes - 4.92 MB

Our VIP Member Francesca was bitten by the Italian bug some time ago, and she decided Practice Lesson The post 25. Living In Italy appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

3. Sweet Doing Nothing (Intermediate)

February 02, 2006 01:51 - 9 minutes - 4.49 MB

Today we are going to do… nothing. Uh? No walking, no movies, no activities. That’s “il Practice Lesson The post 3. Sweet Doing Nothing (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

24. What Time Is It?

January 30, 2006 01:18 - 7 minutes - 3.6 MB

Can you guess this riddle? You need it to go to a movie, you need it Practice Lesson The post 24. What Time Is It? appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

23. At The Concert

January 27, 2006 01:58 - 9 minutes - 4.45 MB

And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, the moment we’ve all been waiting for… Please put your hands Practice Lesson The post 23. At The Concert appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

2. Talking Movies (Intermediate)

January 25, 2006 01:15 - 16 minutes - 7.38 MB

Do you like watching movies? What’s your favorite one? This second intermediate level lesson talks about Practice Lesson The post 2. Talking Movies (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

22. Let’s Meet Mr. Perfect

January 23, 2006 01:54 - 8 minutes - 4.02 MB

Do you believe in Mr. Perfect? Jane does. She’s going to tell us everything about her Practice Lesson The post 22. Let’s Meet Mr. Perfect appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

21. At The Italian Trattoria

January 20, 2006 01:23 - 12 minutes - 5.62 MB

Somebody once said “The trouble with eating Italian food is that 5 or 6 days later Practice Lesson The post 21. At The Italian Trattoria appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

1. A Day In Florence (Intermediate)

January 18, 2006 03:11 - 10 minutes - 4.82 MB

So, you took the whole day off yesterday and went to Florence with your friends… good Practice Lesson The post 1. A Day In Florence (Intermediate) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

20. My Italian Girlfriend

January 16, 2006 02:19 - 9 minutes - 6.79 MB

So you have a nice Italian girlfriend and of course everybody wants to know what her Practice Lesson The post 20. My Italian Girlfriend appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

19. Let’s Have Breakfast

January 13, 2006 09:40 - 8 minutes - 3.73 MB

Wake up! It’s a beautiful morning in Venice, the sun is shining, and we’re going for Practice Lesson The post 19. Let’s Have Breakfast appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

18. Tell Me A Little About Yourself

January 11, 2006 03:28 - 11 minutes - 5.29 MB

Ok, so you have been following and practicing every lesson so far, and now you really Practice Lesson The post 18. Tell Me A Little About Yourself appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

17. To Have Or Not To Have

January 09, 2006 02:29 - 8 minutes - 4.03 MB

Learning verbs and remembering their correct usage could be a daunting task for anyone, we know, Practice Lesson The post 17. To Have Or Not To Have appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

16. Let’s Go Shopping!

January 06, 2006 01:11 - 11 minutes - 5.48 MB

Someone once said “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping”. Practice Lesson The post 16. Let’s Go Shopping! appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

15. How Old Are You?

January 04, 2006 02:00 - 9 minutes - 4.16 MB

Let’s introduce and practice the verb “To Have” by learning how to ask for someone’s age. The post 15. How Old Are You? appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

14. A Polite Introduction

January 02, 2006 04:26 - 11 minutes - 5.17 MB

After formal greetings, here’s a polite way to introduce yourself. Use these useful sentences to melt Practice Lesson The post 14. A Polite Introduction appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

13. Formal Greetings

December 30, 2005 09:43 - 6 minutes - 3.12 MB

In Italian, the way you greet someone is quite important: the type of greeting reflects the Practice Lesson The post 13. Formal Greetings appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

12. Take The Train To Napoli

December 28, 2005 10:21 - 10 minutes - 4.94 MB

They say one of the best ways to see Italy’s beautiful countryside is going from city Practice Lesson The post 12. Take The Train To Napoli appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

11. My Brother Is…

December 26, 2005 10:39 - 8 minutes - 4.04 MB

You do know how family is important for Italians, don’t you? Today Massimo is going to Practice Lesson The post 11. My Brother Is… appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

10. Merry Christmas!

December 23, 2005 10:01 - 13 minutes - 6.07 MB

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout i’m tellin’ you why, Practice Lesson The post 10. Merry Christmas! appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

9. Are You Married?

December 21, 2005 10:02 - 9 minutes - 4.27 MB

If these two things are true – you are in Italy AND you’re single – maybe Practice Lesson The post 9. Are You Married? appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

8. I Speak Italian!

December 19, 2005 09:47 - 7 minutes - 3.39 MB

Do you or not speak Italian? Your Italian neighbor is going to ask you that question, Practice Lesson The post 8. I Speak Italian! appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

7. To Be Or Not To Be

December 16, 2005 09:37 - 8 minutes - 3.92 MB

How many nice things you can say with this verb! Roll up your sleeves and practice, Practice Lesson The post 7. To Be Or Not To Be appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

6. What A Conversation!

December 14, 2005 09:47 - 14 minutes - 6.68 MB

You’ve made it through the first five lessons! It’s time to impress everybody with a long Practice Lesson The post 6. What A Conversation! appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

5. Where Are You Going? (Beginner)

December 12, 2005 08:58 - 8 minutes - 3.79 MB

Ok, enough of introductions… it’s time to move ahead and start going places! But where exactly? Practice Lesson The post 5. Where Are You Going? (Beginner) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

4. How Are You Today? (Beginner)

December 09, 2005 19:58 - 9 minutes - 4.51 MB

They say that you really speak a language when you know how to express feelings. Impress Practice Lesson The post 4. How Are You Today? (Beginner) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

3. What Is Your Name? (Beginner)

December 05, 2005 09:21 - 10 minutes - 4.87 MB

You’ve introduced yourself, and started a conversation – great! Now ask your new friend: “What is Practice Lesson The post 3. What Is Your Name? (Beginner) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

2. Where Are You From? (Beginner)

December 02, 2005 09:13 - 12 minutes - 5.55 MB

What’s the best way to learn new things? Ask questions! Find out how easy can be Practice Lesson The post 2. Where Are You From? (Beginner) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.

1. Say Hello To Your Italian Friend! (Beginner)

November 30, 2005 14:08 - 9 minutes - 4.3 MB

Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! The big day has finally come: you land in beautiful Florence, Italy, Practice Lesson The post 1. Say Hello To Your Italian Friend! (Beginner) appeared first on LearnItalianPod.