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6. Il Postino (Advanced)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Jul 06, 2008
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's episode number 6 of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will help you in becoming fluent in Italian while discovering what Italian culture is all about! This time we'll be talking about [...]
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23. How To Rent An Apartment (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Jun 29, 2008
Our great friend and longtime subscriber Carla from San Francisco wrote us a terrific email. She says "I'm going to move to Italy for six month to attend a class at the Universita' per Stranieri in Perugia. Beside the fact that I'm super excited, I'm going to need to rent an apartment while there - [...]
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5. Ladri di Biciclette (Advanced)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Jun 22, 2008
Learn Advanced Level Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's the fifth episode of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will help you in mastering the language while discovering what Italian culture is all about! This time we'll be talking [...]
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4. Mediterraneo (Advanced)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Jun 15, 2008
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's the fourth episode of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will take your Italian to the next level! Today's movie is "Mediterraneo", a terrific Italian film that won the Academy Award for [...]
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Phrasebook #9: Idiomatic Expressions (Two)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, Jun 09, 2008
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's another episode of the mini series of shows all dedicated to Italian idiomatic sentences. We've started the series a couple of weeks ago, and, according to all the feedback received, our listeners are really enjoying it!
So, let's learn and practice a selection of super-common, useful, and "fun to learn" [...]
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3. Bianco, Rosso e Verdone (Advanced)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, Jun 02, 2008
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's the third episode of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will take your Italian to the next level! Today's movie is "Bianco, Rosso, e Verdone", a super-funny movie that highlights the merits [...]
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Phrasebook #8: Idiomatic Expressions
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, May 26, 2008
Gina, one of our LearnItalianPod VIP members and also a great friend, made a terrific suggestion. She said: "Did you ever think of doing a show on idiomatic phrases or expressions? Hearing the colloquialisms could be very helpful!" - What a fantastic idea, Gina!
So here's the first of a "mini series" of episodes [...]
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2. Nuovo Cinema Paradiso (Advanced)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, May 19, 2008
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's the second episode of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will take your Italian to the next level! Today's movie is "Nuovo Cinema Paradiso", a marvelous Italian film, winner of a Best [...]
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1. La Vita E? Bella (Advanced)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, May 12, 2008
Learn Italian with Learn Italian Pod! The new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian" is finally here! Each advanced level lesson includes a short original lecture, a grammar rule with examples, and some idiomatic expressions and vocabulary with definitions. Jane & Massimo speak almost only Italian on this series.
But what's really exciting [...]
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22. How To Shop For Shoes (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, May 04, 2008
Diane, a great friend and a listener from San Diego, California, sent us a super-nice email. She says: "Nothing makes or breaks a look like the shoes you're wearing. I have to confess that I'm a shoes fanatic, and I spend most of my shopping money on them! In less than one month, I will [...]
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21. How To Go Crazy For Pizza (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Apr 27, 2008
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Jane happened to read a very cool article a few days ago entitled "Learn Italian While Eating Pizza". Everyone knows that pizza was invented in Italy and is certainly one of the most popular food all over the world. What was interesting about the article, though, was a tongue-twister that featured [...]
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25. My Big Italian Wedding (Culture Shot)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Apr 20, 2008
Our friend Kelly from New Zealand sent us a wonderful email. She just got married with Paolo, who is from Italy, and their wedding took place in beautiful Sorrento, in Italy. - She says her wedding day was perfect, from the ceremony to the reception. She just didn't know how big weddings can be in [...]
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20. How To Go Green (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Apr 13, 2008
Alan, one of the most active LearnItalianPod VIP subscribers, sent us a super-nice email. He says: "Nowadays, everyone is talking about the best ways to go green - that is, doing things to help the environment, and in general, being eco-friendly. So, how about an episode on how to go green, so we can learn [...]
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19. How To Use The ?5Ws and an H? (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Apr 06, 2008
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! The "5Ws and an H" (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How) are the fundamentals of clear and concise communication - in every language. It is a formula for getting the "full" story on something, and it's a fantastic way to learn how to make questions while learning Italian. So, let's [...]
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18. How To Express Feelings (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Mar 30, 2008
Mireille, a great friend and a listener from Canada, sent us a wonderful email. She says: "I'm studying Italian at the Italian Institute of Culture, and I consider that your lessons and your VIP membership are necessary tools to supplement my Italian courses. Here's an idea: what if you prepare a podcast about how to [...]
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Phrasebook #7: Sightseeing & Entertainment
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, Mar 24, 2008
Gianni, one of the most active LearnItalianPod VIP members, sent us a terrific email. He says: "Jane and Massimo, I love your podcasts! It makes learning Italian so much fun, and easier than any other method I've tried, and I've tried many! - Now, I have a request: how about some useful words and sentences [...]
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17. How To Take A Taxi (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Mar 16, 2008
Chances are that at some point during your trip to Italy you will take a taxi. Taking a taxi cab in Italy can become quite an adventure - in fact, you may experience first-hand why Italians have such a bad reputation as drivers... but, despite of the commonplace that all Italian drivers are bad, [...]
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16. How To Get A Haircut (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Mar 09, 2008
Lucia from New Zealand, one of LearnItalianPod subscribers, says: "When I went to Italy last year, I thought that my knowledge of the Italian language was good enough to be able to deal with almost any situations. Not so! - One day I wanted to get an haircut, and I realized I did not know [...]
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15. How To Borrow Money (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Mar 02, 2008
Chances are, it has happened to all of us at one time or another... We're enjoying a good night out with friends, when at some point we realize we have no money with us, and we're suddenly at a crossroad: go back home, or ask one of our friend to lend us a little money, [...]
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14. How To Stay Fit (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Feb 24, 2008
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! Anthony from London, England, goes to the gym and works out every day. He sent us an email saying: "I'm about to go to Italy and while there, I want to keep working out. I was wondering if you could do a lesson where people like me that like to exercise [...]
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13. How To Eat Vegetarian (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Feb 17, 2008
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! Julia, a vegetarian from New York, was traveling through the beautiful region of Liguria. She stopped at a local restaurant, thinking she was going to have trouble in ordering a vegetarian meal but to her surprise her waiter, Stefano, was able to put together a nice dinner all vegetarian. So today [...]
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12. How To Make Small Talk (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Feb 10, 2008
Learn how to speak real everyday Italian with LearnItalianPod! You will find that most Italians are generous by heart, hospitable, and willing to talk at almost anytime of the day. Being able to connect with Italians through small talk can sometimes lead to a real understanding of Italians and their culture. So today let's see [...]
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11. How To Ask For A Better Room (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Feb 03, 2008
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! There's nothing more disappointing than discovering that the hotel room chosen for a vacation is not of good quality. Issues like no hot water, toilet not working, old and smelly furniture, and so on... that can really ruin a vacation. So today, let's find out how to ask for a better [...]
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10. How To Come Up With An Excuse (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, Jan 28, 2008
Generally speaking, Italians are masters in coming up with original excuses when they decide not to do something. Our friend Mario, a 100% Italian that lives in New York, puts it this way: "You know, sometimes it is just not possible to make everybody happy, and at the same time you don't want to hurt [...]
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Phrasebook #6: Phone Conversations
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, Jan 21, 2008
Learn how to talk on the phone in Italian with LearnItalianPod! Anna, one of the most active LearnItalianPod VIP members, sent us a great email. She says: "The business episode you've published a couple of weeks ago was just what I was looking for. Grazie! Now, how about another episode featuring more phone related phrases?" [...]
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9. How To Catch A Bus (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
Catching a bus in Italy can be an unforgettable experience. It requires agility, a good sense of humor, and keeping in mind the golden rule: watch your step! Taking a ride on an Italian bus is definitely a must-do experience as it will let you observe Italians in their daily routine. In this episode, let's [...]
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Phrasebook #5: Business
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, Jan 07, 2008
Learn business Italian terms and phrases with LearnItalianPod! Some of our LearnItalianPod VIP subscribers are business people that work for Italian companies. Most of them can speak enough to get around Italy, order food and ask for directions. They say they would love to learn and practice useful phrases focused on the vocabulary of business [...]
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8. How To Make A Resolution (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Dec 30, 2007
For Italians, like for the rest of the world, the beginning of the new year is also the time to make resolutions. Let's hear our two Italian friends Jane and Massimo talking about their "risoluzioni del nuovo anno". And speaking of resolutions, did you remember to put "to learn and to speak Italian well" as [...]
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7. How To Celebrate New Year?s Eve (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Wed, Dec 26, 2007
Learn Italian with "How To Italian" episode nr. 7! New Year's Eve ("il Capodanno" in Italian) is just a few days away, and it is absolutely a great time to be in Italy and to celebrate. One thing for sure: Italians love celebrations as much as they love to get together with friends and family! [...]
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6. How To Say Merry Christmas (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Dec 16, 2007
The Holidays are just around the corner and, to get you into the spirit of things, what is better than to learn how Italians say "Buon Natale" (Merry Christmas) or "Buone Feste" (Happy Holidays) to their friends and loved ones! Let's see how two friends share their plans for the Holidays and how they say [...]
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5. How To Tip Your Waiter (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Dec 09, 2007
In Italy, tipping your waiter at the restaurant isn't really done... and the reason is that there are usually two extra charges added to your restaurant bill: one is the "coperto" (cover charge) and the other is the "servizio" (service). Patricia, one of LearnItalianPod subscribers, learned about this the hard way when she went to [...]
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4. How To Ask For A Discount (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Dec 02, 2007
Learn Italian with “How To Italian” episode nr. 4! Bargaining to get a "sconto" (discount) is something not quite common in a store, but it becomes common reality if you ever happen to shop "al mercato" (at a market). Today we'll see how to spot something you love while shopping at the market, ask for [...]
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3. How To Hook Up With Style (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Nov 25, 2007
Learn Italian language with “How To Italian” episode nr. 3! In this episode we are going to learn how an Italian man approaches, with style, a little bit of cheesiness (someone would say more than a bit...), and some persistance, a woman that he likes. Our friend Marco is in the lounge bar of the [...]
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2. How To Say What You Do (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
Welcome to “How To Italian” episode nr. 2! In today's episode we are going to learn how to ask someone you just met what he or she does in life, all in a polite but friendly kind of way. In case you missed last week's episode, "How To Italian" are 5 to 7 minutes audio [...]
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1. How To Ask What?s Up (HTI)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, Nov 12, 2007
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! This is the first episode of a new series called “How To Italian” that we’re adding to our podcasts. "How To Italian" are 5 to 7 minutes audio lessons that will show you "how to" successfully learn, practice, and master a very specific topic of the Italian Language. What's important to [...]
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24. The Gentle Language (Culture Shot)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, Nov 05, 2007
In this episode we'll talk about "the gentle language", the affectionate way Italians call their language. We think everyone agrees that Italian language is surely one of the most musical languages in the world. So, let's learn more about "the gentle language" and let's have fun practicing the italian alphabet, or, as Jane's elementary [...]
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50. Here?s Your Grocery List! (Intermediate)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, Oct 29, 2007
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! In this episode we'll talk about how to do grocery shopping in Italy! Grocery shopping in Italy is often considered as a pleasant activity, and as part of the so called "good Italian life". Cozy little shops full of great Italian products, the small talk with the merchants, meeting other people... [...]
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23. An All-Italian Kiss (Culture Shot)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Mon, Oct 22, 2007
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod! In this twenty-third Culture Shot we'll talk about the most romantic chocolate candy in the world: the "Bacio Perugina", literally translated as "the kiss from Perugia"! We'll find out how a simple chocolate candy born with the wrong name made it to become an everlasting Italian icon. We'll also review and [...]
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49. Going To The Doctor (Intermediate)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Oct 14, 2007
Learn Intermediate level Italian with LearnItalianPod! In today's episode we will talk about doctor's visits, flu and grandmother's remedies. One of our subscribers, Emanuela from Montreal, is back from Italy. At some point during her trip she caught a bad flu and went to see a doctor. Doctor Ricci was great, and she was back [...]
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22. Double The Consonant! (Culture Shot)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Oct 07, 2007
In this episode we'll talk about something that's very specific to the Italian language, that is, the pronunciation of double consonants. We'll see how to avoid some funny mistakes people can do if they don't pay attention to it. And, to make it "stick", we're going to use rhymes and a little bit of poetry, [...]
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48. You?re Sitting In My Seat! (Intermediate)
Author: Learn Italian Pod
Sun, Sep 30, 2007
Learn How To Speak Italian with LearnItalianPod! In today's episode we will talk about train trips and reserved seats. Kyle, one of LearnItalianPod subscribers, sent us a very nice email. He writes: "I have been on the train when Italians are in my reserved seat, and I would like to be able to speak to [...]
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