121: How to Speak Italian (Even if Youre Not Confident Yet!)

Published: Jan. 9, 2024, 6 a.m.

Get practical tips on how to start speaking Italian. In this friendly guide, you\u2019ll learn from real people who\u2019ve done it, despite the jitters!

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While we didn\u2019t share specific phrases in this lesson, here are a few you can use with Italians to encourage them to help you practise speaking:
\nSto imparando l\u2019italiano = I\u2019m learning Italian
\nPreferisco l\u2019italiano, vorrei praticare = I prefer Italian, I\u2019d like to practise
\nProvo in italiano, va bene? Mi aiuta? = I\u2019ll try in Italian, is that OK? Will you help me?
\nGrazie per la pazienza! = Thanks for your patience
\nGrazie per l\u2019aiuto! = Thanks for your help
\nGrazie per la lezione! = Thanks for the lesson