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💎 The most important item I own is...

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the one and only item I wouldn't want to live without...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#38)

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go! The theme of this week's sentences: Mixed Questions. Good luck and have fun!

❄️ A Life with No Fridge

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a life with no fridge. Well, it wasn't too long ago when that was actually the case!

🏖️ The Sea is for Italians

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is why "the sea" is a bigger part of your life than you might think...

🎆 The Fourth of July Quiz

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you know a lot about Independence Day? Let's put your knowledge to the test!

🦉 Learn to Think For Yourself

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a very important episode.

🏟️ Translation Arena (#37)

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go! The theme of this week's sentences: Even.

🍕 I'm Back in Italy! What am I noticing?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's always nice to come back to Italy. Here are the things that are standing out to me...

🧙🏻‍♂️ Gradual Growth is Invisible

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every time we wake up, we're the same as we were the night before. So how is change possible?

🏨 Hotels vs AirBnB

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Each has its pros and cons, which do you prefer?

🫣 First of all, good morning!

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

INNANZITUTTO, BUONGIORNO! 🤣

🏟️ Translation Arena (#36)

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go! This week's theme: Mixed Translations

🫵🏻 Tough Love is Necessary

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes being nice isn't the best option...

🫙 My Favorite Thing Doesn't Exist

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I love this thing so much, even though I've never even seen it...

🌄 Humans Need Four Seasons

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is here! But imagine having summer all year long, would you like that? I'm not too sure...

📈 The Phases of Knowing English

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're not talking about "Levels", we're talking about "Phases". Which phase are you in?

🏟️ Translation Arena (#35)

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go! The theme of today's sentences: If, Whether & Though

🙈 Why Being Embarrassed is Good

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe it's time we start caring about what others think of us...

🥕 Healthy Food Has NO Brand

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Companies love marketing how healthy their food is. But the healthiest food of all has no branding...

🚩 Do You Love Your Flag?

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Flag Day. What are the differences between the way Americans and Italians use their flags?

🏢 Wal-Mart: The City Killer

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can a store kill a city? Well, you're about to find out...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#34)

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go! The theme of today's sentences: Should vs Have to

📻 The Nostalgic Heart

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nostalgia is a unique emotion, it's not like any other feeling we get. What triggers our nostalgia and why do we feel that way?

😁 American Friendliness: The Good and Bad

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Americans can be friendly. Too friendly... is it too much at times? Well, it can be good and bad...

🍝 What Americans DON'T Understand about Italian Pasta

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's what non-Italians don't realize about pasta...

📲 Are We All Phone Dependent?

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine what life was like before phones. Has our society transformed into making us phone dependent? Let me explain...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#33)

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go! Today's theme: How and As

🍩 National Donut Day (I'm So Happy!)

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My grandpa and I have a really special tradition relating to donuts...

🍚 Why Indians are Similar to Italians

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You might be surprised to learn how similar the Indian and Italian cultures are...

🐲 Is Your Accent 'Wrong'?

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt ashamed of your accent?

🌐 The World's Best Website is...

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the best website in the world. And I'll give many reasons why that's the case!

🏟️ Translation Arena (#32)

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go! The theme of today's sentences: Make, Do, Take & Have. Do you know which verb to use?

🔁 Practice > Progress

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the proper mentality you need if you're trying to build habits and be consistent...

⚾ The Beauty of a Baseball Game

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are "aperitivos" and baseball games so similar?

✝️ My Thoughts on Pope Leo XIV

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Habemus Papam! But... is this a good thing?

🎟️ Are the best things in life FREE?

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do Europeans and North Americans perceive this differently?

🏟️ Translation Arena (#31)

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go! This week's theme: 3rd Person Singular Questions. Good luck and have fun!

🥶 The Hot-Cold Paradox

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I've been noticing this weird paradox lately, do you agree or disagree with me?

🌎 Canada vs USA: Are they different?

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm in Canada after spending a few weeks in the US. Are these two countries extremely similar or quite different?

💙 My First Italian Romance

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me share a personal story about the magic of learning and experiencing another language...

🍻 Sober Curious

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a society where drinking culture wasn't normalized, have you ever considered this?(PS, the audio in today's episode isn't as sharp...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#30)

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go! This week's theme: Reflexives

📘 LinkedIn is Ridiculous

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Excuse my language, but this had to be said!

⚫ Lessons from the European Blackout

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BD is back! Even though the power was lost... 😨

🍁 Next Stop: Canada

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I have a big announcement in this episode!

🫧 The One Habit I Depend On

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the one thing I do every day that helps me SO much!

🏟️ Translation Arena (#29)

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! This week's theme: WHO!

🧠 What Your Culture Tells You

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the context we grow up in influences the way we do things. Let me explain.

✝️ My Experience with the Pope

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you believe that I actually "met" the pope? Let me tell you all about it...

🍝 The 3 Things I Miss About Italy

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm no longer in Italy... so what do I miss the most?

🎬 1945: Rome, Open City

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Something magical happened to me when I saw this movie...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#28)

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Translation Arena! This week's theme: The or No The?

🏛️ My Personal Politics

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I almost never talk about politics but in today's episode I'm making an exception...

✍🏻 My Typical Work Day

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me share a thing or two about my daily life.

🧵 What's Your Craft?

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a hobby that involves no technology and that uses your hands? Well, not many of us do...

☑️ Someone Else Has Experienced It

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it feels like the world is against us. But I believe it's important to make this realization...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#27)

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! This week's theme: Combinations of Verbs and Prepositions.

🫀 The Power of Consistency: 1000 Videos

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Consistency is an underrated skill that can bring you a lot of success. Let's talk about that...

📚 How To Stop Overthinking (My Advice)

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If this episodes helps anyone overthink just a little bit less, then I'm happy!

🏡 Suburban American Life: What's it like?

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it's like to grow up in the suburbs?

🎒 The Beauty of Being a Beginner

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can we keep that exciting feeling of being a beginner alive?

🏟️ Translation Arena (#26)

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Translation Arena! Today's theme? Demonyms...

✈️ Home Sweet Rome?

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a place feel like home?

🎧 You Understand Me... But No One Else?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it that you can understand me but no one else?

😁 The 10 Happiest Countries in the World

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You might be surprised what the happiest country in the world is...

💧Back to Basics: Life and English

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's always a good idea to focus on the essentials. Not only in life, but with English as well.

🏟️ Translation Arena (#25)

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Translation Arena! The theme of this week's sentences: Uncountable nouns.

🏔️ What Landscape Feeds Your Soul?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You might love "il mare", but have you considered that many people don't even live near one?

🪄 Fantasizing A Foreign Place

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do your best to avoid this trap!

🤣 My Italian Friends Love College Basketball

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a funny story about how I converted my Italian friends into lovers of college basketball!

🤝 You and I Are Really Similar

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We might actually have more in common than you think. Let me explain...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#24)

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! And the theme of this week's sentences? "Avere VS To be". Good luck and have fun!

🌬️ Is Ignorance Really Bliss?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes not knowing something can be a benefit, right? Let's talk about this profound concept in today's episode.

🌎 I'm in the US: How is it different from Europe?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After being in the US for a couple weeks, what differences have I noticed?

📈 Our Podcast is Growing!

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let's take a moment to reflect on what our podcast has become!

🗝️ The One Key of Successful Students

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the one thing I've noticed almost all successful students have in common...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#23)

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! The theme of this week's sentences? There is/There are...

🎭 The Good-Bad Paradox

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You'll start noticing this dynamic everywhere once you hear about it...

🍕 How My Life Got Italian-ized

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's how Italy became such a big part of my life...

🌍 Surprises of The World

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many facts of the world have surprised me, let's see if they surprise you too...

🏯 Modern Shine or Ancient Charm?

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should we sacrifice history for our own well-being? Let's talk about that...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#22)

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! And the theme of this week's sentences: Passive Voice

💸 Your Standard of Life

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Different people have different standards of life, but have we gone too far?

🏖️ The Secret Italian City I Fell in Love With

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Italian town has always had a tiny place in my heart...

🔠 Learning Culture Through Language

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you really learn about a culture without learning its language?

🍎 My Dream Society

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We talked about My Dream City, but what would My Dream Society look like?

🏟️ Translation Arena (#21)

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's TA is slightly different from the others in that the answers are quite flexible. The key here is learning some useful vocab. So let's ...

💼 Living out of a suitcase

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the pros and cons of constantly being on the move?

🤔 "Foreign English" vs "Foreign Italian"

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How is YOUR English perceived differently from MY Italian? Let me explain...

🤓 What Countries are Good at English?

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What non-English countries are the best at speaking English? Italy's result might disappoint you, but we should use it as motivation...

🌆 My Dream City

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If I could design my ideal, dream city... what would it look like? Do you and I agree about this?

🏟️ Translation Arena (#20)

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! The theme is this week's sentences? Special negations...

🔪 The Internet is Vicious

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When we consider the "state of modern society", are we considering the internet a little too much?

💚 My First Week in Italy

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a special moment for me. Let me share a few experiences and thoughts from my first ever week in Italy...

🌍 The Regions of The World

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How well do you know your regions of the world? Let's do another cultural/geographical quiz!

🥘 My Experience Learning Spanish

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As someone who is learning Spanish, I can relate more and more to my students learning English. Here's why...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#19)

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! And this time, our theme is: Done, Gone & Over. Three keywords to say "finito" in English.

🧗🏻‍♂️ The Best Feeling Ever: The Zone

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If this is lacking in your life it's definitely time to find a way to have it. What am I talking about? The ZONE!

🎈How To Learn A Language At Home

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a classic debate: Is learning a language away from the country that speaks it possible or impossible? Let's talk about that...

🥜 Culture Quiz - How Much Do You Know?

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As someone who loves culture and is always insatiably curious, let me ask you a few questions...