In this episode of Italy Unedited, we are giving you some key words and phrases that are going to bring your Italian into native territory. Why? Because there comes a point in a language learning journey where immersion in conversation will leave you lost without the native flavors and particles that people actually use! Flavors like “un sacco di roba”, and “per forza”. And particles like “boh” or “allora”, which takes on a ton of meanings!

These are expressions you will hear often in casual conversation, but won’t find in a classroom or on DuoLingo. They will help you keep up in the chat—and don't worry— we will provide the context for where they will appear!

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