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Podcast Recommendations

Best Italian Learning Podcasts

24 hand-picked podcasts for learning Italian — grouped by level, with pros, cons, and direct links.

Level

All Italian Podcasts

2024

A podcast focused on tech news from Radio24, suitable for advanced Italian speakers.

Active
Advanced

30 Minute Italian

Cher Hale's podcast covers grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in engaging 30-minute episodes.

by Cher Hale · several years eps Discontinued
Beginner Intermediate

5 Minute Italian

Fun, bite-sized Italian lessons focusing on grammar and vocabulary with tips from a native speaker and a learner.

by Kate and Matteo Discontinued
Beginner Intermediate

America 24 (Italian Talk)

A daily podcast offering a run-down of American events and issues, for advanced Italian speakers interested in current affairs.

Discontinued
Advanced

BBC Language Italian

A free resource from the BBC to learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation with extensive additional materials.

Active
Beginner

Coffee Break Italian

Freemium

A laid-back podcast series for beginners to intermediates, featuring native speakers and a language student.

Active
Beginner Intermediate

Eye On Italy

Explore Italian culture, experiences, and expertise through weekly guest interviews.

Discontinued
Advanced

Fisicast

A monthly podcast exploring physics in an approachable way for intermediate to advanced speakers.

· Over 4 years eps Discontinued
Intermediate Advanced

I Provinciali

Explore Italy's provincial life, traditions, and regional accents with this Rai Radio 2 podcast.

Discontinued
Advanced

Italian Automatico

An immersive podcast with hundreds of episodes where host Alberto speaks slowly and clearly in Italian.

by Alberto · hundreds eps Active
Intermediate

Italy Made Easy

Freemium

A detailed and accessible podcast for beginners to intermediates, featuring native speaker Manu and cultural insights.

by Manu Active
Beginner Intermediate

L'italiano Vero

Friendly conversations between the host and friends to learn Italian and explore Italian culture.

Active
Beginner Intermediate

La Bottega di Babbel

A podcast from Babbel exploring Italian culture and society, hosted by a native speaker, with transcripts available.

by Gianluca Active
Intermediate

La Linguacciuta

An advanced podcast from Babbel exploring the intricacies of the Italian language, such as etymology and slang.

· 10 eps Inactive
Advanced

Let's Speak Italian

A structured course of 100 episodes designed to build confidence and accelerate Italian learning.

· 100 eps Discontinued
Beginner Intermediate

Max Mondo

Explore Italian culture, traditions, and more through engaging, immersive episodes with supplementary materials.

Discontinued
Intermediate

Meet Italia Podcast

Learn practical Italian for travel, culture, and society with supplementary PDF learning materials.

· 23 eps Active
Beginner Intermediate

My Daily Phrase

Short, five-minute episodes designed for beginners to learn one new Italian phrase at a time.

Active
Beginner

News in Slow Italian

Freemium

Learn Italian through current news stories read at a slower pace, with supplementary grammar and vocabulary materials.

Active
Intermediate Advanced

Quattro Stagioni

Short, story-based episodes covering everyday topics with simple vocabulary for beginners.

Active
Beginner Intermediate

Rai Radio 2: Caterpillar

A drive-time radio show covering current affairs and culture in Italy, suitable for intermediate to advanced listeners.

by Massimo Cirri and Sara Zambotti Active
Intermediate Advanced

Scientificast

An engaging podcast for science enthusiasts to learn Italian vocabulary and discuss scientific topics.

Active
Advanced

Senza Rosetto

A feminist podcast exploring issues faced by Italian women, ideal for advanced speakers.

· 16 eps Inactive
Intermediate Advanced

The Italian Escape Podcast

Freemium

A mix of English and Italian exploring Italian culture, suitable for beginners.

· 18 eps Active
Beginner