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! ...

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...

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

At this point in the age of technology who hasn't had this experience: your cellphone rings at an inappropriate moment! The horror! The shame! Well Italians love cellphones as much as anyone else, so it should come as no surprise that this ...

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....

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Are you bored with the way you greet your friends? Perhaps you would like to infuse your daily speech with some warmth and a bit of emotion. Well, go continental with us in today's podcast and learn how to say hello to your friends the Ital...

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Football is an essential part of Italian life. Just about everyone has his or her favorite team. In today's podcast you'll meet the one Italian who doesn't seem to know a bit about the sport. You'll also learn how to ask peoples' names. ...

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Today's lesson is about a naughty little boy and his mom - she's trying to get him to go to school and he's trying to get out of it as best he can. Learn about how to tell someone you're sick....

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Most of us were there back when we were children - struggling through "The Entertainer" with our music teachers identifying every little mistake. Well join ItalianPod today as we put you right back into those music lessons of our youth with...

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Here's the scene: the pressure's on you to pop that cork and you just... can't... get it... Listen to today's podcast and learn how to describe opening a stubborn bottle in Italian (or learn how to encourage a friend who's having trouble do...

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?...

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Got a bump on the head? Trip and skin your knee? Get into a fight? (We sincerely hope not...) Today's Italian podcast will help you learn all about talking about things that hurt....

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Grandmothers and mothers the world over are full of instructions for their grandchildren and children. Some are culturally specific, and some universal. Listen to today's podcast as this grandma has some suggestions for her grandson....

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...

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Today's lesson is all about being in a hurry. Learn how to describe running late, and how to tell someone to be careful....

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Run to those confessionals, folks! We've got a great podcast for you. We're in Church for this one, and you'll learn the Italian for describing where you're from, among other things......

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

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 toda...

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

To each his own, as we say in English. But on today's lesson on artistic taste, someone's feelings are about to get hurt! Listen to this podcast as we discuss some essential Italian for talking about art and your opinions....

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

You can blame it on the trains. You can blame it on time management issues. Either way you look at it you're running late for a meeting, an appointment, or a date. Today's Italian lesson covers what's going on with the person who's waiting ...

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

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)!...

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Learning how to order things is an essential early step in learning a language. Today you'll learn how to do so in a relatively polite manner. You'll also learn about tasty Italian breads!...