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Phrases to Say “This is Delicious!”

Click play on the player at the bottom to listen to this podcast or find it on Apple Podcasts. 1 ) Mamma mia, questa (schiacciata) è puro piacere!!! – My goodness, this (schiacciata) is pure pleasure!!! 2) Giulia: Sentirai che bontà… – You’ll see how good it is! You: Olio nuovo? Non l’ho mai sentito…

10 Italian Phrases to Use When You’re Busy or Running Late

Click play on the player at the bottom to listen to this podcast or find it on Apple Podcasts. I don’t know about you, but recently I have been feeling pretty filled to the brim with tasks to do, and that reminded me of all of the things I say in Italian to tell others…

Vocabulary Word Speed Dates: Mica

Click play on the player at the bottom to listen to this podcast or find it on Apple Podcasts. If I had to choose a few words that I’m asked about all the time in Italian, ones like “proprio” and “magari” would surely be up there, but the one I hear about being difficult constantly…

What’s It Like to Be Pregnant in Italy?

Click play on the player at the bottom to listen to this podcast or find it on Apple Podcasts. In episode 204 of the 30 Minute Italian Podcast, Rachel and I talk about what others have been talking about from the news a lot in Italy, what holiday just passed in Florence, and what it’s…

14 Ways to Say Thank You in Italian

Click play on the player at the bottom to listen to this podcast or find it on Apple Podcasts. 14 Ways to Say Thank You 1) Grazie. – Thank you. 2) Ti ringrazio (informal) /La ringrazio (formal). – Thank you. I miei ringraziamenti – All my gratitude Porgo i miei più sinceri ringraziamenti.- I offer…

How to Talk About Everyday Chores in Italian

Click play on the player at the bottom to listen to this podcast or find it on Apple Podcasts.At The Iceberg Project, we’re big believers in incorporating Italian into everyday tasks as a way to further your learning and vocabulary. So, we got to thinking, what is something everyone does every day, but maybe has…

Basic Italian Vocabulary: Animals

One of the first words children learn is that of animals. Be it their household pet or a beloved toy, babies and toddlers quickly learn the names of their furry friends. Learning Italian as an adult shouldn’t be much different – it’s just as useful to learn Italian animal words as it is for children….

Imperfect Harmony: Using the Passato Prossimo and Imperfetto Together

Note from Cher: This article is MUCH more detailed than the types of articles we usually publish, and that’s on purpose. The topic that Kevin covers here is really complex, and it causes a lot of students grief. That’s why I like having an alternative perspective explain it and while it might not work for…

Phrases for Enjoying Your Time at the Beach

The sun is shining, and you’ve just arrived at your seaside resort hotel in Taormina. Before you even reach your room, you’re already thinking about what the ocean breeze is going to feel like once you roll out your towel and lay underneath the big umbrellas lining the shore. Even if you’re just going to…

9 Reasons Why You’ll LOVE Visiting Florence in September

Note from Cher: Okay, we’ll admit it. We’re biased about the whole visiting Florence in September thing because we host a retreat during it every year called the Not Your Typical Tourist Retreat. 6 people who are obsessed with learning Italian come with Rachel & I to eat fresh pasta, make incredible friends, and become…

Dialogue: Going to a Museum in Florence, Pt. II

At The Iceberg Project, we believe the only way you can truly learn a language is by using it in real life. (We also believe that Italian is the best language to learn EVER.) To help you get that real-life experience, we put together this dialogue for you. It’s about two friends — both Italian —…

Dialogue: Going to a Museum in Florence, Pt. I

At The Iceberg Project, we believe the only way you can truly learn a language is by using it in real life. (We also believe that chianti wine is an acquired taste.) To help you get that real-life experience, we put together this dialogue for you. It’s about two friends — both Italian — who are…