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For anyone who's absolutely new to Italian, these lessons will help you with basics. Newbie lessons are exclusively in English. They feature dialogues that are repeated three times and are followed by translations. An analysis follows, highlighting the key vocabulary and phrases from the dialogues, as well as discussing anything that can be confusing for new-comers to Italian. Verbs are in the present tense and vocabulary comes from situations that one is likely to encounter upon arrival in Italy.
Latest Lessons:
Newbie - At the Bookstore
Shopping for books is usually a fun activity. You get to browse the new titles, look over the classics, and flip through the glossy magazines. Today's trip to the bookstore is a bit more of a headache. Learn all about asking for specific books, as well as how to deal with less-than-helpful shop assistants!
Newbie - Speak and Spell
A toy from the youth of many and '80s baby, the focus of today's lesson is - you guessed it - speak and spell! You'll not only learn how to spell things in Italian, but also how to follow directions from a battery-operated box. Enjoy!
Newbie - Where is the station?
Lost and in need of directions? Have directions but don't know what they mean? Check out today's dialog for some help getting where you want to go, in Italian!
Newbie - Do you have a boyfriend?
Here at ItalianPod we didn't want to fall into the stereotypical Italian man with bad pick-up lines situation, so today's lesson gives you something less than expected. Join us to learn all about talking about yourself!
Newbie - Horn
Honking the horn is a joy many children discover early on, much to the dismay of their parents. Join us today as we learn all about describing this experience in Italian!
Newbie - Getting a Shot
Nobody likes going to the doctor to get a shot. Least of all the protagonist of today's dialog. Check out this ItalianPod lesson to learn all about getting your shots (and acting like a baby)!
Newbie - It burns!
Picture this: you haven't eaten all day. You're starving, but relief is in sight. Your spouse has prepared a delicious soup for you! You go in for that first taste and... OW! Learn how to describe this painful situation in Italian with today's podcast.
Newbie - Ready, set, go!
A favorite childhood game, racing has its dangers, as well. Check out today's ItalianPod lesson to learn how to describe both horsing around and hurting yourself all in Italian.
Newbie - Moca
Today's lesson is about a very important part of Italian culture: coffee! Not only will you learn some very important new phrases, but you'll also be learning how to make espresso from your very own home!
Newbie - Is he gay?
Today we're talking about being nosy. Ever wanted to know someone else's business and been told to ease off? Well that's what you'll be learning how to express in Italian in today's podcast!
