Learn Italian - ItalianPod http://italianpod.com/lessons en-us © 2009 Praxis Language Ltd. http://italianpod.com/lessons/feed Learn Italian with free daily MP3 audio podcasts, lesson review, grammar introduction, vocabulary study tools and a vibrant community. ItalianPod.com ItalianPod - Learn Italian praxislanguage@gmail.com Clean <![CDATA[Newbie - At the Bookstore]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/at-the-bookstore no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

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 bo...

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Buongiorno, cerco" La Divina Commedia".

Mai sentito signora… ma scusi, chi è l’ autore?

Ma come chi è l’ autore? È Dante Alighieri!

Mi spiace signora… non lo trovo.


]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Your worst nightmare...]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/your-worst-nightmare no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Today's lesson is all about... you're worst nightmare. And we're not talking about bad dreams here! Learn all about asking for help in today's lesson....

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Aiuto, aiuto! Meno male, arriva Clint!

Lasciatela in pace.

E tu chi sei?

Io? Io sono il vostro peggiore incubo.

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - I love you but...]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/i-love-you-but no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

It's not all roses and candles for the couple featured on today's podcast. Listen in as they go their separate ways, and find out his big secret!...

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Ma io...ti amo!

Beatrice, non fraintedermi. Io ti voglio bene, ti voglio bene da morire... però...

C`è un`altra, vero?

In realtà sono sposato!


For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - It Doesn't Work]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/it-doesnt-work no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Today's lesson is absolutely essential. You'll learn all the Italian you need for describing things that don't work!...

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Ciao, scusa posso usare il telefono?

Non funziona!

Posso usare il tuo cellulare?

Non funziona!

Ma non funziona niente?

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

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Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

You're sleeping peacefully, enjoying a good night's rest. And then... a loud rattle and booming noise come from the next room. Snoring, the bane of light sleepers' existence! In today's podcast you'll be learning all about describing this b...

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Russo?

Eh sì, dormi a pancia in su!

Va bene

Speriamo bene...

Oh no!


]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - You look like someone...]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0800 http://italianpod.com/lessons/you-look-like-someone no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Do people ever tell you that you look like, you know, that guy from that movie? Or like that aunt of yours that you've never actually met? Well in today's podcast you'll gain the tools to describe peoples' appearances and make comparisons i...

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In questa foto assomigli a qualcuno.

Ah, sì me lo dicono tutti...assomiglio a...

L`incredibile Hulk!

No! Assomiglio a Harrison Ford!



For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Disgusting!]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/disgusting no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Italians are very specific about how their food should be eaten. And they should be! It's delicious. Listen to today's podcast and learn all about a food faux-pas....

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Mi passi il ketchup?

Il ketchup? Sulla pizza?

Sì, perché?

Ma che schifo!

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - See you again!]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/see-you-again no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Romance, mystery, passion: this ItalianPod lesson has it all! Be a fly on the wall of this rain-soaked podcast as we learn how to say goodbye to someone who, hopefully, fate will allow us to meet again! ...

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Anche tu senza ombrello?

Eh, sì...

Prendi la mia giacca!

Aspetta, come ti trovo?

Ci vediamo nei tuoi sogni....

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Roman Holiday]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/roman-holiday no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

One of the great mysteries for visitors to Italy involves buses. Specifically knowing when and where to buy bus tickets. In today's podcast join us as we listen to a conversation between a potential bus passenger and a not-so-friendly bus d...

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Scusi come si fa per comprare un biglietto?

Fuori!

Fuori dove?

Fuori in tabaccheria!

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Cheaters Never Win]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/cheaters-never-win no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

The title of today's lesson comes from a well-known English adage. Unfortunately the characters in today's dialogue seem to be unaware of its meaning (or even of its existence). Join us and learn all about describing testing, cheating, and ...

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Avete ancora cinque minuti.

Solo cinque minuti! Ehi, dimmi la venticinque!

La venticinque non la so!

Ehi voi due! Cosa fate? Silenzio!

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Do you have a boyfriend?]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/do-you-have-a-boyfriend no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

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!...

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Hai il ragazzo?

No...

Ah! Allora...

Ho la ragazza!

Ah! Allora niente!


]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Which towel?]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/which-towel no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

There are many cultural challenges to living in a new place. Italy is no exception to this rule, and one of its most, well, charming challenges can be found in the bathroom. Ever wonder what that toilet-looking contraption is? We're here to...

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Posso usare quest`asciugamano?

No, quello non è per le mani!

E per cos`è?

Ehm, hai presente il bidet?

Oh, oh...


For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - You Seem Distant]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0800 http://italianpod.com/lessons/you-seem-distant no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Sometimes you don't see your friends for a while, and when you finally do see them they appear different. Well today's podcast is going to give you the linguistic tools necessary for describing changes over time. But the dialog in this less...

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Carlo, ti sento lontano.

Scusa, sono pensieroso.

Carlo, ti vedo diverso.

Mmhhh, eh? Ma io non mi chiamo Carlo. E tu chi sei?

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Decisions at the Supermarket]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/decisions-at-the-supermarket no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Today's lesson takes place in a supermarket. We'll be following a conversation between two people who are having that sometimes frustrating conversation about what to do for dinner. And it's decision time: what will they be eating?...

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Prendi le patate.

Sì, patate, farina, sale, carne macinata...

Carne macinata per cosa? Non li facciamo al pesto?

Ma dai! Se lo mangio un`altra volta divento verde!

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

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Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

New York is famous for its international fleets of cabbies. In today's lesson follow an Italian tourist as he meets a compatriot in a typically Italian situation! In this podcast you'll learn all about describing nationality and surprise....

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Al Madison Square Garden, per favore!

Sei italiano, eh?

Eh, sì anche tu? Di dove?

Napoli.

Nooooo, pure io!

Quant'è piccolo il mondo!

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Speak and Spell]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/speak-and-spell no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

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!...

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Scrivi e premi controlla: LUNA.

L U N A. Esatto!

Ora, scrivi e premi controlla: ACACIA.

A C A C A. Non ricevo, riprova e controlla ACACIA.

A C I A C I A.

Non ho ricevuto, avevo chiesto ACACIA. A C A C I A.

Avevo chiesto ACACIA. A C A C I A.

Avevo chiesto ACACIA. A C A C I A.


]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Where is the bathroom?]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/where-is-the-bathroom no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Today's podcast will introduce you to one of the most basic and important of sentences in any language. After this lesson you shouldn't ever have a problem getting directions to a bathroom in Italy!...

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Scusi, dov`è il bagno?

Là in fondo.

Grazie...

Occupato!

Occupato!

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Bored to Tears]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0800 http://italianpod.com/lessons/bored-to-tears no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Indecision is at the heart of today's lesson. You'll learn the special Italian word that is, in many ways, un-translatable, to express both boredom and frustration. Uffa!...

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Ehi, usciamo?

Uffa, e dove andiamo?

Non so, andiamo a cena!

Uffa e cosa mangiamo?

Vabbè ciao.

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - I Hate the Sea]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://italianpod.com/lessons/i-hate-the-sea no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

In Italy you are never truly too far away from the sea, and a day trip to the beach is a popular activity all over the country. Unfortunately the sea isn't for everyone, as you'll discover in today's podcast. Learn all about describing a da...

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Odio il mare!

Perchè?

La sabbia, il sole, il caldo...

Le meduse...


]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - It's too far]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0800 http://italianpod.com/lessons/its-too-far no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Today we've got a cliffhanger of a lesson for you. In this podcast learn how to describe things that are both near and far in Italian....

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Prendi la mia mano.

È troppo lontana.

No, dai, è vicina! Prendila!

È lontana.

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ItalianPod.com.

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