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Learn basic Italian greetings, including how to say "hello"
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Getting Started with ItalianPod101.com
Learn the basic words, phrases, questions and expressions you need to get through your first social interaction in Italian!
22 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn the basic words, phrases, questions and expressions you need to get through your first social interaction in Italian!
22 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Top 15 Video and Audio Lessons for Your First Week
Not sure where to start? Here are the top 15 lessons to help you to start learning Italian. Hand-picked!
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Not sure where to start? Here are the top 15 lessons to help you to start learning Italian. Hand-picked!
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Lessons for Your Flight To Italy
Preparing for a trip to Italy? Here are the lessons you will need to get the most out of your trip.
29 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Preparing for a trip to Italy? Here are the lessons you will need to get the most out of your trip.
29 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Connecting with Italian-Speaking Family
A little bit of language can help you mesh with your Italian-speaking in-laws or relatives.
92 Lessons Beginner
A little bit of language can help you mesh with your Italian-speaking in-laws or relatives.
92 Lessons Beginner
1
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Essential Italian for Emergencies
Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!
27 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!
27 Lessons Absolute Beginner
4
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Conversation Starters for Advanced Listeners
You speak Italian like a local, but without good topics, your conversations will be flat. Study these lessons and your conversations will always be interesting!
22 Lessons Advanced
You speak Italian like a local, but without good topics, your conversations will be flat. Study these lessons and your conversations will always be interesting!
22 Lessons Advanced
2
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Living in Italy
Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.
105 Lessons Beginner
Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.
105 Lessons Beginner
2
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Shopping in Italy
Going shopping is even more fun when you can converse with the staff in Italian.
44 Lessons Beginner
Going shopping is even more fun when you can converse with the staff in Italian.
44 Lessons Beginner
2
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Talking with Your Italian Partner
Communication is the cornerstone of a great relationship.
39 Lessons Beginner
Communication is the cornerstone of a great relationship.
39 Lessons Beginner
1
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Get Motivated to Study Italian
When you're feeling burnt out try these lessons to rekindle the flame!
39 Lessons Absolute Beginner
When you're feeling burnt out try these lessons to rekindle the flame!
39 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Ultimate Video Getting Started
Get up and running with the basics of Italian in this all-video learning path!
41 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get up and running with the basics of Italian in this all-video learning path!
41 Lessons Absolute Beginner
3
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Making an Appointment in Italian
Dentists, doctors, business contacts. Appointments are a necessity of modern life!
18 Lessons Intermediate
Dentists, doctors, business contacts. Appointments are a necessity of modern life!
18 Lessons Intermediate
1
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Speaking Perfect Italian at a Restaurant
Obliterate the language barrier between you and delicious Italian food.
38 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Obliterate the language barrier between you and delicious Italian food.
38 Lessons Absolute Beginner
4
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Flexing your Fluency
Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed Italian in a safe environment.
75 Lessons Advanced
Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed Italian in a safe environment.
75 Lessons Advanced
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Talking About Yourself
It's everybody's favorite topic: themselves! Learn how to talk about yourself in Italian.
40 Lessons Absolute Beginner
It's everybody's favorite topic: themselves! Learn how to talk about yourself in Italian.
40 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Going Out in Italy
With this core path, learn the words, phrases and grammar you need for a night out!
44 Lessons Absolute Beginner
With this core path, learn the words, phrases and grammar you need for a night out!
44 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Mastering Level 2
Continue your comprehensive approach to Italian with this pathway.
50 Lessons Beginner
Continue your comprehensive approach to Italian with this pathway.
50 Lessons Beginner
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Culture Class: Common Italian Names
Learn some of the most common Italian names, where they came from, and what they mean.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn some of the most common Italian names, where they came from, and what they mean.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Culture Class: Holidays in Italy
Learn all about the top Italian holidays and the traditions and history behind them.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn all about the top Italian holidays and the traditions and history behind them.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Culture Class: Italian Superstitions and Beliefs
The number 13 doesn't mean what you think in Italy. Learn about this and more superstitions!
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
The number 13 doesn't mean what you think in Italy. Learn about this and more superstitions!
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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New Tenses and More: Upper Beginner Italian
If Intermediate Italian is still too hard, spend some time here to get up to speed.
25 Lessons Beginner
If Intermediate Italian is still too hard, spend some time here to get up to speed.
25 Lessons Beginner
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Must-Know Italian Sentence Structures
Learn the most common Italian sentence structures.
25 Lessons Beginner
Learn the most common Italian sentence structures.
25 Lessons Beginner
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Daily Routine in Italy: Lower Beginner Italian
Bridge the gap from Absolute Beginner to Beginner with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Beginner
Bridge the gap from Absolute Beginner to Beginner with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Beginner
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Business Italian for Beginners
Harness the power of formality levels in Italian to boost your professional career.
25 Lessons Beginner
Harness the power of formality levels in Italian to boost your professional career.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Top 400 Activities: Daily Routines in Italian
Want to talk about your day in Italian? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.
10 Lessons Beginner
Want to talk about your day in Italian? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.
10 Lessons Beginner
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Must-Know Italian Social Media Phrases
Social media Italian follows its own rules. Learn to post like a native with these lessons.
25 Lessons Beginner
Social media Italian follows its own rules. Learn to post like a native with these lessons.
25 Lessons Beginner
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Idioms and Proverbs
Learn a variety of idioms and proverbs that add color to the Italian language.
10 Lessons Intermediate
Learn a variety of idioms and proverbs that add color to the Italian language.
10 Lessons Intermediate
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Inner Circle
This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.
69 Lessons Bonus
This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.
69 Lessons Bonus
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Italian Vocab Builder
Quickly and efficiently build your Italian vocabulary with these themed lessons.
176 Lessons Bonus
Quickly and efficiently build your Italian vocabulary with these themed lessons.
176 Lessons Bonus
3
Opinions and Errands: Lower Intermediate Italian
Warm up to Intermediate Italian with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Intermediate
Warm up to Intermediate Italian with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Intermediate
3
Beyond Basic Italian Tenses: Intermediate
Massively boost your Italian conversation skills with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Intermediate
Massively boost your Italian conversation skills with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Intermediate
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Before You Travel: Survival Italian Phrases
Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.
60 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.
60 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Top 25 Italian Questions You Need to Know
What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Culture Class: Essential Italian Vocabulary
Let Italian culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Let Italian culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
3-Minute Italian: Greetings and Useful Phrases
In these bite-sized lessons you'll learn the most handy Italian phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In these bite-sized lessons you'll learn the most handy Italian phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Ultimate Italian Pronunciation Guide
By focusing on the sounds which don't exist in English, you'll master pronunciation fast!
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
By focusing on the sounds which don't exist in English, you'll master pronunciation fast!
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Introduction to Italian
5 lessons, 30 minutes. Your quick-start guide to the absolute basics of Italian.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
5 lessons, 30 minutes. Your quick-start guide to the absolute basics of Italian.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
5
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News
New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.
287 Lessons Bonus
New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.
287 Lessons Bonus
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Italian in 3-Minute Videos
Consuelo will teach you must-know Italian phrases, step-by-step.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Consuelo will teach you must-know Italian phrases, step-by-step.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
23 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
23 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Absolute Beginner Italian for Every Day
In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular Italian phrases.
47 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular Italian phrases.
47 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
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Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners
Try your hand at reading real Italian in context.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Try your hand at reading real Italian in context.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
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Listening Comprehension for Beginners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Beginner
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Beginner
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Words of the Week with Ilaria for Beginners
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Italian in no time!
25 Lessons Beginner
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Italian in no time!
25 Lessons Beginner
2
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Reading Comprehension for Beginners
Try your hand at reading real Italian in context.
10 Lessons Beginner
Try your hand at reading real Italian in context.
10 Lessons Beginner
3
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Listening Comprehension for Intermediate Learners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Intermediate
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Intermediate
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Words of the Week with Ilaria for Intermediate Learners
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Italian in no time!
25 Lessons Intermediate
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Italian in no time!
25 Lessons Intermediate
3
Must-Know Italian Holiday Words
Ilaria introduces the vocabulary and customs of many popular holidays in Italy.
11 Lessons Intermediate
Ilaria introduces the vocabulary and customs of many popular holidays in Italy.
11 Lessons Intermediate
3
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Reading Comprehension for Intermediate Learners
Try your hand at reading real Italian in context.
10 Lessons Intermediate
Try your hand at reading real Italian in context.
10 Lessons Intermediate
4
Video Culture Class: Italian Holidays
Eleonora will introduce the must-know Italian holidays at native speed.
25 Lessons Advanced
Eleonora will introduce the must-know Italian holidays at native speed.
25 Lessons Advanced
4
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Listening Comprehension for Advanced Learners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Advanced
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Advanced
4
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Reading Comprehension for Advanced Learners
Try your hand at reading real Italian in context.
9 Lessons Advanced
Try your hand at reading real Italian in context.
9 Lessons Advanced
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Greetings, Tenses, and More: Absolute Beginner Italian
Learn the basics like introducing yourself, greeting people, and more with these lessons!
50 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn the basics like introducing yourself, greeting people, and more with these lessons!
50 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Classic IPod101: Newbie S1-2
In these classic lessons, you learn newbie-level Italian through native dialogues.
74 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In these classic lessons, you learn newbie-level Italian through native dialogues.
74 Lessons Absolute Beginner
3
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Working in Italy
Learn essential Italian grammar and vocabulary for a variety of situations!
50 Lessons Intermediate
Learn essential Italian grammar and vocabulary for a variety of situations!
50 Lessons Intermediate
3
The Future and Irregular Past: Upper Intermediate Italian
Learn how to speak intelligent, nuanced Italian with these lessons.
50 Lessons Intermediate
Learn how to speak intelligent, nuanced Italian with these lessons.
50 Lessons Intermediate
4
Advanced Italian: Bologna
Learn about Bologna, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in 100% Italian.
10 Lessons Advanced
Learn about Bologna, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in 100% Italian.
10 Lessons Advanced
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Advanced Italian: Napoli
Learn about Napoli, the capital of the Campania region in 100% Italian.
7 Lessons Advanced
Learn about Napoli, the capital of the Campania region in 100% Italian.
7 Lessons Advanced
4
Advanced Italian: Venezia
Learn about Venezia, Venice, the famous city of canals in 100% Italian.
9 Lessons Advanced
Learn about Venezia, Venice, the famous city of canals in 100% Italian.
9 Lessons Advanced
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Advanced Italian: Viterbo
Learn about Viterbo, the ancient city in 100% Italian.
6 Lessons Advanced
Learn about Viterbo, the ancient city in 100% Italian.
6 Lessons Advanced
4
Advanced Italian: Roma
Learn about Roma, or Rome, the center of the greatest civilization in history in 100% Italian.
10 Lessons Advanced
Learn about Roma, or Rome, the center of the greatest civilization in history in 100% Italian.
10 Lessons Advanced
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Advanced Italian: Verona
Learn about Verona, the setting of two Shakespeare plays, in 100% Italian.
5 Lessons Advanced
Learn about Verona, the setting of two Shakespeare plays, in 100% Italian.
5 Lessons Advanced
4
Advanced Audio Blog: Nicole's Italy
In this advanced audio blog, hear Nicole's opinion about Italy.
10 Lessons Advanced
In this advanced audio blog, hear Nicole's opinion about Italy.
10 Lessons Advanced
4
Top 10 Italian Tourist Attractions
Elba, Vernaccia wine, Tuscany, and more.
10 Lessons Advanced
Elba, Vernaccia wine, Tuscany, and more.
10 Lessons Advanced
4
Top 10 Italian Cities
Florence, Genoa, Pompeii, and more.
10 Lessons Advanced
Florence, Genoa, Pompeii, and more.
10 Lessons Advanced
4
Top Italian Foods
Learn more about Italian cooking, food, and eating culture.
5 Lessons Advanced
Learn more about Italian cooking, food, and eating culture.
5 Lessons Advanced
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Throwback Thursday
Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.
503 Lessons Bonus
Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.
503 Lessons Bonus
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Italian Questions Answered by Marika
Marika answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Marika answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Video News
Get the latest ItalianPod101.com news with video.
31 Lessons Bonus
Get the latest ItalianPod101.com news with video.
31 Lessons Bonus
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Extensive Reading in Italian for Absolute Beginners
Break into reading Italian with these fun miniature books.
20 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Break into reading Italian with these fun miniature books.
20 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
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Extensive Reading in Italian for Beginners
Break into reading Italian with these fun miniature books.
17 Lessons Beginner
Break into reading Italian with these fun miniature books.
17 Lessons Beginner
3
Extensive Reading in Italian for Intermediate Learners
Break into reading Italian with these fun miniature books.
14 Lessons Intermediate
Break into reading Italian with these fun miniature books.
14 Lessons Intermediate
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Learn Italian Conversations with Animation — Absolute Beginner
Get a taste of real Italian conversation with these short animations.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get a taste of real Italian conversation with these short animations.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
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Must-Know Italian Slang Words & Phrases
You won't find these in a textbook! Learn the way Italian speakers actually talk.
25 Lessons Beginner
You won't find these in a textbook! Learn the way Italian speakers actually talk.
25 Lessons Beginner
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Monthly Review Video
Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.
13 Lessons Bonus
Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.
13 Lessons Bonus
5
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Learning Strategies
Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.
25 Lessons Bonus
Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.
25 Lessons Bonus
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Mastering Level 1
Set a solid Italian foundation with this path. For those aiming for complete mastery.
123 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Set a solid Italian foundation with this path. For those aiming for complete mastery.
123 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Italian Teachers Answer Your Questions
We answer your most commonly asked language questions.
3 Lessons Beginner
We answer your most commonly asked language questions.
3 Lessons Beginner
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Prototype Video Lessons for Absolute Beginners
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6 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!
6 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Prototype Video Lessons for Intermediate Learners
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2 Lessons Intermediate
Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!
2 Lessons Intermediate
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