Best Con Parole Nostre Italian Conversations Podcasts (2024)

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EP 67 Le nostre attrici Italiane preferite 10:06

2y ago10:06

10:06

Nell' episodio di oggi, Elfin e Silvia parlano delle loro attrici italiane preferite. Prendete carta e penna perchè sicuramente sentirete consigli per film e serie tv da approfondire.Questo episodio è presentato da Italian TV Night, il programma per migliorare l’italiano con le serie TV, per info e iscrizioni https://allaboutitalian.com/Se siete an…

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EP 66 La Cucina Povera 6:52

2+ y ago6:52

6:52

Cos'è la cucina povera esattamente? Nell'episodio di oggi, Elfin e Barbara spieghiamo bene cos'è e come potete farla da casa. Questo episodio è presentato da Language Trips Marche di Time to be Italian. Per info e iscrizioni www.timetobeitalian.comSe non volete perdervi nemmeno una parole potete trovare le trascrizioni dei precedenti episodi qui:ww…

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EP 65 Le Nostre Isole Del Cuore 6:17

2+ y ago6:17

6:17

Buongiorno nell’episodio di oggi, io Silvia e Barbara parleremo delle piccole isole che circondano l’Italia. Ci piacerebbe averle visitate tutte, ma scoprirete in questa puntata che sono veramente tante, andiamo.Questo episodio è presentato da Create connections, meanings, memories, la Membership di Silvia da Italearn. Per info e iscrizioni: www.it…

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EP 64 Detox Digitale 7:33

2+ y ago7:33

7:33

Quando stiamo troppo tempo online? Stare troppo tempo su internet o al computer può avere conseguenze sul nostro benessere mentale? Nell' episodio di oggi, io Barbara e Silvia parliamo dei detox digitali e cosa ne pensiamo.Questo episodio è presentato da Language Retreats di All About Italian. Per info e iscrizioni https://allaboutitalian.com/retre…

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EP 63 Il Nostro Rapporto Con Lo Sport 11:27

2+ y ago11:27

11:27

Buongiorno! In today's episode, Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our relationship with sports, which we like to watch and the ones we like to engage in. Andiamo!Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of previous seasons of the Con Parole Nostrewww.conparolenostre.com/product/transcripts-1-55/Sign up for podcast updates. All you have to …

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EP 62 I Nostri Attori Italiani Preferiti 13:50

2+ y ago13:50

13:50

In today’s episode, we will be chatting about our favourite male Italian actors. What we like about them and which movies or TV shows they star in. So grab your pen and paper to take some notes!Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of previous seasons of the Con Parole Nostrewww.conparolenostre.com/product/transcripts-1-55/Sign up for …

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EP 61 Sai Giocare Al FantaSanremo 9:54

2+ y ago9:54

9:54

In Today’s episode, we talk about Fantasanremo. The virtual game we played this year during the Song Festival of Sanremo. We explain what exactly it is exactly, how it works and why we enjoy it so much. Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of previous seasons of the Con Parole Nostrewww.conparolenostre.com/product/transcripts-1-55/Sig…

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Ep #60 Siamo Meteoropatiche 11:09

2+ y ago11:09

11:09

Are you sensitive to weather changes? Do you think that seasons affect your mood? Today on the podcast, it's only Silvia and I because Barbara is very busy with her move back to Italy. We discuss the Italian word "meteoropatia", weather sensitivity, and how we feel it has been affecting us. Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of prev…

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EP 59 L'inglese In Italiano 20:05

2+ y ago20:05

20:05

Buongiorno! A thing that many people notice on learning Italian is that there's a lot of English in Italian. As you're always asking us about, we've decided to explore the topic together. It's something Barbara, Silvia and I find quite confusing as well. In today's episode, we're exploring how we feel about this increasing trend. We don't have any …

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EP 58 I Nostri Amici A 4 Zampe 14:19

2+ y ago14:19

14:19

Buongiorno, today's topic is animali domestici, household pets. Barbara, Silvia and I all have either dogs or cats at home and they play a big part in our lives. Today we'll talk about our own furry friends and pets in Italy. Andiamo!Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of previous seasons of the Con Parole Nostre https://www.conparol…

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EP 57 Gli Italiani Sono Pigri 15:44

3y ago15:44

15:44

Buongiorno! Today’s topic is laziness. Are Italians lazy ? is there truth in this stereotype? Barbara, Silvia and I today chat about this and explore the topic in depth. Andiamo!Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of previous seasons of the Con Parole Nostre www.conparolenostre.com/product/transcripts-1-30/Sign up for podcast updates…

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EP 56 Castagne, Funghi E Le Feste Autunnali 13:25

3y ago13:25

13:25

Buongiorno! It’s the end of October and It’s definitely time for autunno here. Today’s topic is fall events in Italy. This will be the first fall since the pandemic began in which some events will finallly be scheduled. Barbara, Silvia and I can’t wait to share with you all that is happening in Italy now. Andiamo!Don't want to miss a word? Grab tra…

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EP 55 Storie Di Caffè 12:24

3y ago12:24

12:24

How many coffees do you have in a day? In today’s episode, Barbara, Silvia, and I are talking about il caffè. Italy is famous for it but do Italians actually drink a lot of it? What does coffee really mean to Italians? This and more on today’s episode. Andiamo!Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of previous seasons of the Con Parole …

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EP 54 Le Passeggiate 15:11

3y ago15:11

15:11

Today’s topic is ‘passeggiate’, walks. Today we are talking about a few of them. Walks in Italy can be more of a social event as well, a moment to connect, burn some calories, and show off the best clothes. Are you curious?Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of previous seasons of the Con Parole Nostre https://www.conparolenostre.com…

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EP 53 Fare Bella Figura 12:50

3y ago12:50

12:50

Grab pen and paper because, in today’s episode, we’re talking about a very complicated concept in Italian culture, la bella figura. Many of you ask us about it so today, we’ll explain what it is and how we feel about it.Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of previous seasons of the Con Parole Nostre https://www.conparolenostre.com/pr…

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EP 52 Gli Eventi Estivi Nelle Piccole Citt 11:04

3y ago11:04

11:04

Buongiorno! Today on the podcast, we're having a summer episode with just Barbara and Silvia and we talk about what's going on in Italy this summer in small towns. Compared to last year, Italy is having so many more events going on and today we're talking about them. Andiamo!Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of previous seasons of …

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Ep 51 I Libri Che Abbiamo Sul Comodino 17:19

3y ago17:19

17:19

Today’s topic is books. Barbara, Silvia and I, we’re all book lovers today we’re chatting about what books either Italian or of other authors, are on our bedside tables. Andiamo!Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of previous seasons of the Con Parole Nostre https://www.conparolenostre.com/product/transcripts-1-30/ Sign up for podcas…

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Ep 50 Gli Odori Dell'estate Italiana 15:41

3y ago15:41

15:41

Buongiorno! It’s summer here and we decided to focus on one aspect of this wonderful season today, the smells of estate, gli odori dell’ estate. Barbara, Silvia and I will bring you to Italy today by telling you what smells we identify with summer. Get ready for a very evocative episode. Cominciamo!Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles…

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EP 49 Gli Italiani E L'opera 13:00

3y ago13:00

13:00

If there’s something that Italy is famous for in the world it’s opera. But are Italians really into opera that much? Today at Con Parole Nostre, Barbara, Silvia and I chat about opera and how much we actually listen to it. Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of previous seasons of the Con Parole Nostre https://www.conparolenostre.com…

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EP 48 La Merenda Italiana 14:24

3y ago14:24

14:24

Are you familiar with the Italian word "merenda"? It’s the snack that Italian children have between lunch and dinner, in the afternoon. Some adults ( me!) have it in adulthood as well. Today, Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our favorite merenda from when we were children. Don't want to miss a word? Grab transcript bundles of previous seasons of th…

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EP 47 Il Sessismo Nella Lingua Italiana 14:33

3+ y ago14:33

14:33

Today’s topic is something we get asked a lot about by our students. Is Italian a sexist language? Today with Barbra and Silvia we’ll discuss our own perception of this.We’d have had many more things to say on the subject and we’ll probably come back to it but for today we’ve tried to keep it short. Andiamo!Grab transcripts of previous seasons of t…

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EP 46 È Vero Che Gli Italiani Mangiano La 15:30

3+ y ago15:30

15:30

Today’s topic is Pasta. Is it true that Italians eat pasta all the time? Or is it another stereotype? Barbara, Silvia and I, share our stories and dig deeper to find out more about this staple of Italian food. Andiamo!Grab transcripts of previous seasons of the Con Parole Nostre https://www.conparolenostre.com/product/transcripts-1-30/ Sign up for …

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EP 45 Il Podcast Compie 2 Anni 13:06

3+ y ago13:06

13:06

Today is a very special episode because we’re celebrating two years of Con Parole Nostre. The podcast has made such a huge difference in our personal and professional lives so today, Barbara, Silvia and I take time to remember how it all began. Grab some tissues because we’re going to be very emotional!Sign up to our newsletter to receive the trans…

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EP 44 Sanremo È Sanremo Anche Senza Pubbli (1) 13:17

3+ y ago13:17

13:17

Buongiorno! Last week, in Italy there was the festival of Sanremo that is a really big event and this year it brought on even more attention due to the pandemic. Today we’ll give a quick list of the best songs we heard. So get out pen and paper and start taking notes for musical recommendations.Sign up to our newsletter to receive the transcripts o…

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EP 43 Il Cinema Italiano Dei Nostri Tempi 18:59

3+ y ago18:59

18:59

Today's topic is the best italian movies of the last 20 years. This is a very interesting time for Italian cinema so Barbara, Silvia and I today will talk about il cinema italiano recente. So, grab a notepad and start taking notes. Andiamo!Sign up to our newsletter to receive the transcripts of the episodes and updates on the podcast. All you have …

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EP 42 Gli Italiani E La Puntualità 12:56

3+ y ago12:56

12:56

Italians are famous for being always chronically late. Is that true? Or is it just another stereotype about Italy? Barbara, Silvia and I, today chat about this and get pretty worked up on the topic. Mettetevi comodi e andiamo!Sign up to our newsletter to receive the transcripts of the episodes and updates on the podcast. All you have to do is go to…

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EP 41 Tutti In Maschera, Carnevale Presente E Passato 16:39

3+ y ago16:39

16:39

Soon it will be carnival but of course, because of the pandemic, we won’t be able to celebrate it. But today, Barbara, Silvia and I want to celebrate it virtually, at least, talking about past carnivals and what we like and dislike about it. Mettetevi comodi e andiamo!Sign up to our newsletter to receive the transcripts of the episodes and updates …

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EP 40 I Programmi Di Cucina Italiani 12:51

3+ y ago12:51

12:51

Do you watch any Italian cooking Tv shows? If you’re wondering what they could be like in a country obsessed with food, you’re in the right place. Today, on a very cold winter day, Barbara, Silvia and I are chatting about our favorite cooking tv shows.Sign up to our newsletter to receive the transcripts of the episodes and updates on the podcast! A…

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EP 39 Da Te Ci Viene La Befana 16:12

3+ y ago16:12

16:12

Buongiorno e buon anno! As we record, it's la Befana,January 6. What's la Befana? How is it celebrated? Barbara, Silvia and I today will talk more in detail about this festivity. So get comfortable, curl up on the couch with something warm and let's dive in. Andiamo!Sign up to our newsletter to receive the transcripts of the episodes and updates on…

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EP 38 I Nostri Film Di Natale 14:15

3+ y ago14:15

14:15

Did you know that it’s an Italian tradition to go to the movies at Christmas? In today’s episode of Con Parole Nostre, Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our favorite Christmas movies and traditions. Stick around to the end where we have some very special greetings for you. Andiamo! Sign up to our newsletter to receive the transcripts of the episodes…

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EP 37 Pensi Di Essere Una Persona Creativa 12:59

4y ago12:59

12:59

Buongiorno! Are you a creative person? What is creativity and what makes a person creative? In this episode, Barbara, Silvia and I chat about how we see creativity and Silvia gives us some suggestions on how to learning a language can indeed be a very creative activity. Sign up to our newsletter to receive the transcripts of the episodes and update…

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EP 36 Serie TV Italiane Da Vedere - Seconda Parte 10:29

4y ago10:29

10:29

Italian Tv series are very popular all over the world and we're big fans as well. Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our favourite series and also offer great tips. Let's dive in and find out all about the best tv series out there! Andiamo!This is the second episode because we got a bit carried away and it was truly a pity to cut the episode down.And…

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EP 35 Serie TV Italiane Da Vedere - Prima Parte 12:50

4y ago12:50

12:50

Italian Tv series are very popular all over the world and we're big fans as well. Barbara, Silvia and I talk about our favorite series and also offer great tips. Let's dive in and find out all about the best tv series out there! Andiamo! This is the first episode because we got a bit carried away and it was truly a pity to cut the episode down. And…

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EP 34 Quanto sono importanti i nonni nella famiglia italiana 12:59

4y ago12:59

12:59

What memories do you have of your " nonni"? Nonni, grandparents, in Italy are very important members of the family. Today, Barbara, Silvia and I talk about nonni and pick very special memories from our own beloved nonni. A very nostalgic episode, so keep some tissues handy! Andiamo!By Italian conversations

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EP 33 Fai le cose all'ultimo o ti organizzi prima? 7:17

4y ago7:17

7:17

Do you do things at the last minute or do you plan way ahead of time so you never have to worry? Barbara and Silvia today will talk about this topic that is very close to their hearts! Andiamo a sentire!This episode is the last of the short summer series in which it’s only two of us speaking.By Italian conversations

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EP 32 La Vita Online Per Gli Introversi 10:40

4y ago10:40

10:40

Buongiorno! Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Are you shy?So are we! Today, Silvia and I are talking about how hard it is for us to be introverts and shy while working online. This episode is part of a short summer series in which it’s only two of us speaking.By Italian conversations

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EP 31 Vacanze Al Mare 8:49

4y ago8:49

8:49

Holidays are on everybody's mind after Covid19. Barbara and I today are talking about the beach, la spiaggia, a very special place for both of us. Let's see why. Vediamo perché. This is one of the special summer episodes where there's only two of us speaking. For today, it's Barbara and me, ElfinBy Italian conversations

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EP 30 È vero che tutte le donne italiane sanno cucinare? 12:58

4y ago12:58

12:58

Italy is famous for its food and also famous for the image of the Italian women loving to cook, and being amazing cooks. Is that true? Are they always at home cooking? Or it is another stereotype? We discuss it in this episode.By Italian conversations

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EP 29 Come Hanno Fatto Gli Italiani A Stare Mesi Senza Il Calcio 9:18

4y ago9:18

9:18

It’s a well-known fact that Italians love soccer, calcio. They’re obsessed with it all year around. So, how did they manage without it throughout the lockdown? Today, Barbara, Silvia and I chat about "calcio" and how Italians were able to function despite having to do without this great passion of theirs.…

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EP 28 La Lingua Italiana del Coronavirus 13:50

4y ago13:50

13:50

Buongiorno! Italy is easing restrictions and we’re finally ending our lockdown. It lasted over two months, and it feels like ages because so much has changed. The Italian language has changed as well. So today, Barbara, Silvia and I, we’re sharing some new Italian words. New words for new post-covid19 times. These words really gave us a sense of ho…

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EP 27 Il Viaggio Più Bello In Italia 15:38

4+ y ago15:38

15:38

As Italy enters phase 2 of lockdown, we've all started daydreaming of trips we'd like to take. That's why Barbara, Silvia and I, decided to share this episode that was clearly recorded before the outbreak of the virus. Feels like ages ago. We talk about where we'd like to travel in Italy and some very unexpected things come up.…

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EP 26 I Nostri Ascoltatori Ci Raccontano La Loro Quarantena 8:52

4+ y ago8:52

8:52

We’re all under some form of lockdown and quarantine. And it’s hard for so many reasons and it can get really lonely at times because we have to keep at a distance. But we’re all in this together. In this episode, Barbara, Silvia and I, have decided to sort of step back, keep quiet and listen to your stories. Today we’ll be listening to three Itali…

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EP 25 Il Primo Posto Dove Andrò Dopo La Quarantena 10:43

4+ y ago10:43

10:43

Something that we’re all thinking about since the world has been put under some form of lockdown, is which is the first place we’ll go to when all this is over? Barbara, Silvia and I share the first places we’re going to when we’re finally allowed to move freely. Sogniamo insieme!By Italian conversations

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EP 24 Qualche Consiglio Per Stare Bene In Quarantena 9:33

4+ y ago9:33

9:33

At the time of recording, half of the world is on some form of lockdown, quarantine, shelter in place or self-isolation. As many of you listeners are new to quarantine life, Barbara, Silvia and I thought today we'd share our own suggestions on how to handle quarantine. We hope that by sharing this we can help some of you stay sane, stay healthy and…

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EP 23 La Nostra Vita In Isolamento 10:37

4+ y ago10:37

10:37

At the time of recording, half of the world is on some form of lockdown, quarantine, shelter in place or self-isolation. As many of you listeners are new to quarantine life, Barbara, Silvia and I thought today we'd share what our daily routines are in quarantine. Italy now has been in lockdown for 21 days and the Uk is almost at a week. We hope tha…

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EP 22 Più Musica Italiana Per Tutti 19:57

4+ y ago19:57

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EP 22 Più Musica Italiana Per Tutti by Italian conversationsBy Italian conversations

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Episodio Speciale Covid19 In Italia 19:31

4+ y ago19:31

19:31

The topic of the week all over the world is the Covid-19, and as Italy has been hit particularly badly we decided that was the right thing to do to record a special episode where we tell stories about the virus from our different point of view.By Italian conversations

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EP 21 Tre Cose Che Mi Piacciono del Vivere in Italia 15:34

4+ y ago15:34

15:34

Buongiorno! What are the things that really like about Italy? In the last episode, we talked about the things that we hated. This week, it’s time to focus on the positives and see what Barbara, Silvia and I love about this country. What will make it to our lists? Andiamo a vedere! Go to www.conparolenostre.com and sign up to receive the transcript …

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EP 20 Tre Cose Che Non Sopporto dell'Italia 14:01

4+ y ago14:01

14:01

Buongiorno! Today Barbara, Silvia and I, talk about three things that really irritate us about Italy, things that test our patience. Who knows, maybe in our lists there’s something that is on your own list as well? Go to www.conparolenostre.com and sign up to receive the transcript of this episode.By Italian conversations

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EP 19 Cosa Fai Nel Tempo Libero? 12:38

4+ y ago12:38

12:38

We all seem to have very little “ tempo libero”, free time, but what is it that we like to do when we do find some time moments for ourselves? Today at Con Parole Nostre, Silvia, Barbara and I, together with a guest, Lindsay Williams from https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/, we’ll be talking about what we do in our tempo libero. Go to www.conparo…

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