ATTENDING A FOOTBALL MATCH
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

ATTENDING A FOOTBALL MATCH

Football (soccer) in Italy is more than just a sport to most. Going to a game at any stadium in the country is truly a cultural experience. In this episode, you'll learn terms and phrases useful for attending a match on your next trip!

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At THE PHARMACY
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

At THE PHARMACY

If you're feeling under the weather, head to any of the many pharmacies in Italy – indicated by the green cross symbol. Pharmacists can provide advice, medicine, and other toiletries to meet your needs. This episode will help you have the conversation!

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RESOLUTIONS + GOING TO the gym
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

RESOLUTIONS + GOING TO the gym

Often, New Year's resolutions involve fitness. So, whether for the start of the year – or any other time – this episode teaches you different words and phrases for going to the gym or a workout class in Italian.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

Planning a party to ring in the New Year? Listen to this short conversation between friends to learn the lingo for hosting your own festa – whether it's for New Year's Eve or any other time of the year. Buon Anno!

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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

From the North to the South, different regions of Italy each have their own holiday traditions. In this episode, you'll learn about some of those traditions: from Christmas Eve or Day feasts, to festive markets in the weeks before, to the Epiphany celebration that rounds out the holiday season.

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SHOPPING FOR GIFTS
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

SHOPPING FOR GIFTS

Whether for Christmas, a birthday, or just because... shopping for gifts in Italy is a must. This episode will teach you verbiage for all sorts of gifts you might be shopping for, as well as useful phrases to help you converse with a shop owner during check-out.

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TAKING A ROAD TRIP
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

TAKING A ROAD TRIP

The beauty of Italy is the ability to escape the city on the weekends – whether by car or train, to the mountains or seaside. In this episode, listen to a conversation that'll equip you to take a road trip in Italy during your next visit.

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AT THE AIRPORT
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

AT THE AIRPORT

A useful conversation to prepare you for a conversation in Italian at the airport on your next trip to (or from) Italy. The airport is a great place to practice your Italian! Try out some of these phrases next time you're there.

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THE ROMAN COLOSSEUM
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

THE ROMAN COLOSSEUM

In this episode, you'll learn about the modern history of one of the most wondrous architectural constructions in the world – and a symbol of Italy within its capital city: The Roman Colosseum.

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GETTING A HAIRCUT
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

GETTING A HAIRCUT

If you're looking to visit a hair salon during your trip to Italy, this episode will equip you with the vocabulary and phrases to get the cut you want. Put what you learn to the test next time you're in the Bel Paese.

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HOW TO ORDER COFFEE
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

HOW TO ORDER COFFEE

Coffee is a culture of its own in Italy! Learn the different types of coffee options, how to order it the way you like it – even with non-dairy milk – and more useful bits to help you order at the bar like a native.

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HOW TO TALK ABOUT YOUR DAY
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

HOW TO TALK ABOUT YOUR DAY

Whether in casual conversation with a friend or a stranger at the bar, this episode will help you learn some useful phrases to talk about your day to someone. Useful things like: eating breakfast, exercising, taking a walk by the river, going to work, and much more.

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ITALIAN WINE CULTURE
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

ITALIAN WINE CULTURE

Better your listening comprehension by learning about the history and culture of Italian wines. In this episode – entirely in Italian – we share some background on Italian viniculture before journeying through each region and the wines for which they're known. Salute!

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HOTEL CHECK-IN
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

HOTEL CHECK-IN

Checking in to a hotel in Italy and asking the receptionist for some recommendations will come in handy during your next stay! Put the terms and phrases from this episode into practice on your next visit.

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GOING TO THE BEACH
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

GOING TO THE BEACH

Italians do a day at the beach a little bit differently... This episode will prepare you to soak up the sun and enjoy the Italian seaside with ease during your next trip!

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ORDERING APERITIVO
Stephanie Sica Stephanie Sica

ORDERING APERITIVO

This short conversation will help you feel confident when ordering and enjoying aperitivo the next time you're in Italy! This classic before dinner tradition is a wonderful time to savor a good drink and some snacks amongst friends.

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