Send me a text In this bonus review episode, we return to the Italian market to focus on one of the most practical skills every learner needs: asking for the right amount of something in Italian. From flexible, gesture-based requests like un po’ di questo to precise measurements such as un etto and due etti , this episode helps you understand when Italians expect exact quantities and when approximation is perfectly natural. We also explore how to talk about slice thickness ( sottile vs. spesso ), why spesso can mean both “thick” and “often,” and how context makes all the difference. Along the way, we revisit lively real-life moments from: La rosticceria , where meats for arrotolato are listed at full speed Il banco dei casalinghi , where multitasking, interruptions, and everyday Italian unfold naturally You’ll hear authentic market audio, gentle corrections, and explanations that highlight how language, culture, and rhythm work together in everyday interactions. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Italians use etti , kilos, and approximate language at the market When exact measurements matter and when they don’t How to ask for meat sliced thin or thick, naturally Common cuts of chicken, pork, beef, and veal Useful expressions like ci vuole , faccio vedere , and un po’ di questi Why market Italian relies as much on intuition and gesture as on precision This episode is perfect if you want to feel more confident standing at a counter in Italy, following rapid speech, and ordering without stress. 🎧 Listen again with fresh ears, and you may catch expressions and rhythms you missed the first time. Or listen to the entire market episode (Bonus Episode 10) on YouTube with subtitles here . https://youtu.be/OWUc_xEJqV4 ⏳ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:16 Misure e quantità nei mercati italiani 2:45 Richieste in base al peso 4:19 Spessore delle fette 7:04 La Rosticceria – Domanda Due 7:22 La Rosticceria – Estratto Due 9:17 Tagli di carne e di pollo 12:43 Altri Termini Utili che Sentirai al Mercato 13:29 Arrotolato e Ripieno 14:53 La Rosticceria – Domanda Tre 15:22 La Rosticceria – Estratto Tre 18:46 Il Banco dei Casalinghi 19:25 Il Banco dei Casalinghi – Domanda Uno 19:36 Il Banco dei Casalinghi – Estratto Uno 20:30 Il Banco dei Casalinghi – Domanda Due 20:38 Il Banco dei Casalinghi – Estratto Due 22:11 Il Banco dei Casalinghi – Domanda Tre 22:29 Il Banco dei Casalinghi – Estratto Tre 24:59 Wrap-up Support the show Subscribe to my blog here . --->Leave me a voice message<--- You might even be featured on the show! I’d love to hear your thoughts on Impariamo l’italiano piano piano ! Take the listener survey Email:
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