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At the Upper Intermediate level we'll show you how to add conjecture and conditionality to your speech. By this level, you should be comfortable speaking in the past, present, and future, so you're ready to practice the dreaded Italian subjunctive mood. We'll be speaking primarily in Italian, and shifting back to English for the occasional vocabulary item.
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Upper intermediate - The Curious Armadillo
Today's lesson is another in our series of modern-day fairy tales. The main character in today's lesson is not an explorer, not an alien, not a person at all. He's an armadillo. And a curious armadillo, at that. Join us to find out what he's so curious about!
Upper intermediate - Fighting Over a Guy
We're talking about relationships here at ItalianPod today! Relationships between friends, significant others, friends with significant others. Check it out and join Catherine and Marco in a lively conversation about friendships and jealousy!
Upper intermediate - Barim, Foster and the Monkey
Continuing with our series of original fables for the 21st century, ItalianPod presents the story of Barim, Foster and the Monkey. Listen to discover what separates men from animals!
Upper intermediate - Fasno the Grumpy Octopus
Today's lesson features a fable written exclusively for ItalianPod! Join us to learn all about Fasno, an angry, down-trodden octopus, and a scientist who just wants to make a difference.
Upper intermediate - The ant and the cricket
Today's lesson comes straight to you from Aesop's fables. You'll be learning all about the classic story of the ant and the cricket. And if you're good students, there will even be a moral waiting for you at the end of the dialog!
Upper intermediate - Stationery store
For many people, a pencil is a pencil and a pen is a just a pen. For others, there are tens if not hundreds of options for such things. And decisions like what kind of paper to buy are not to be taken lightly. Check out today's podcast, and learn how to navigate an Italian stationary store with ease!
Upper intermediate - Crazy taxi driver
Today's lesson will teach you the Italian you need when you're on the road. This podcast is essential for those of you who want to drive (or be backseat drivers, as our dialog shows) in Italy!
Upper intermediate - Vatican Intrigues X - The Loudest Silence
The thrilling conclusion to the ten part series The Vatican Intrigues. Need we say more? Check it out!
Upper intermediate - Opposites Attract?
Love can, at times, seem a truly mysterious thing. Let's listen to two Italians give their vows today. Let's just say that you'll be learning lots of great ways to discuss opposites!
Upper intermediate - I love you! What?
Today's lesson is about declarations of love... it's filled with passion, temper, and miscommunication. Learn all about expressing your emotions, be they romantic or frustrated!













