121: How to Speak Italian (Even if You’re Not Confident Yet!)

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

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While we didn’t share specific phrases in this lesson, here are a few you can use with Italians to encourage them to help you practise speaking:

Sto imparando l’italiano = I’m learning Italian

Preferisco l’italiano, vorrei praticare = I prefer Italian, I’d like to practise

Provo in italiano, va bene? Mi aiuta? = I’ll try in Italian, is that OK? Will you help me?

Grazie per la pazienza! = Thanks for your patience

Grazie per l’aiuto! = Thanks for your help

Grazie per la lezione! = Thanks for the lesson