Postcards from Italy | Learn Italian | Beginner and Intermediate

Postcards from Italy | Learn Italian | Beginner and Intermediate

Author: Postcards from Italy Podcast Language: English Episodes: 46
Imagine strolling through a Roman piazza, catching snippets of conversation at a café in Florence, or deciphering the menu at a tiny trattoria. Postcards from Italy | Learn Italian | Beginner and Intermediate brings those moments to you, weaving language lessons into the fabric of daily Italian life. This isn't a dry grammar drill. Hosts Erin and Elisa build each episode around a story, often following American tourists as they navigate real situations with locals, which makes the vocabulary and phrases stick. You'll hear the dialogue first, then the hosts break it down in a friendly, roundtable discussion that unpacks the cultural context, useful idioms, and key grammar points without feeling like a classroom lecture. The podcast is thoughtfully structured by season to match your level. The first season is crafted for advanced beginners moving into intermediate skills, using these engaging narratives to build comprehension and confidence. Tuning into this podcast feels like receiving an audio guide to both the Italian language and the vibrant culture that shapes it. You learn how people actually speak, from the gestures that accompany words to the regional nuances that make the language so rich. It’s for anyone who wants to move beyond phrasebooks and connect more deeply with Italy, one conversation at a time.
Episodes
Conversations and Insults | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep23 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:21
WARNING: this episode contains Italian insults and may not be suitable for sensitive ears!In the last episode of this season, we graduate from survival Italian into conversation starters so that we can make lasting frien…
Tech, WiFi and Phones in Italy | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep22 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:48
In today’s episode, we learn about WiFi, data plans, phones and staying connected while in Italy. We also practice asking for email addresses, passwords, phone numbers and internet access. But to get the most out of Ital…
Safety and Theft in Italy | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep21 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:10
In today’s episode, we discuss tips to keep ourselves and our valuables safe while visiting Italy, and how to avoid theft and pickpocketing, with a special section on women’s safety. Just in case, we also practice a dial…
Pharmacies and Medical Emergencies | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep20 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:35
In today’s episode, Elisa gives us vocabulary and cultural tips to help us prepare for any unexpected health hiccups while we’re traveling in Italy. We also learn how to ask for help with a long list of illnesses, body p…
Markets in Italy | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:32
In today’s episode, we talk about one of our favorite parts of Italian life – the outdoor market – as well as grocery stores. Elisa gives us extensive vocabulary and cultural tips about what to buy, how and when to barga…
Shopping in Boutiques | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep18 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:52
In today’s episode, we talk about the beautiful things money *can* buy in Italy’s department stores, artisanal shops and boutiques. Elisa also shares tips about typical store hours, VAT refunds and lots of vocabulary so…
How to Eat Like an Italian | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:49
In today’s episode, Elisa explains how eating in Italy is less about the food and more about the art, traditions and social aspects of the Italian culture. We learn about the categories of meals and snacks, as well as ho…