25 Italian Filler Words That Make You Sound Natural

So have you finished your art history project Well honestly not yet Let's just say I'm halfway through So are there still many parts left for you to finish Well you know how it is I've had a lot of trouble with the research In short the library had been closed for three days I understand Anyway I thought you'd started around two weeks ago Yes you're right But anyway there were some unexpected issues In addition my computer crashed twice Ah what a pity Well at least you' ve made backups right Sure let's say I have Practically speaking I've saved almost everything to the cloud Good thing too So let me get this straight—when do you think you'll have it done Well if everything goes well by Thursday evening Maybe even sooner Dai you've got this Then you know what I can help you with the bibliography if you'd like Really That would be amazing I don't know how to thank you Don't mention it after all we're classmates Actually we can study together tomorrow afternoon Perfect So see you at the library around three That works great That way we can take a coffee break together too Great idea So see you tomorrow Bye And anyway don't stress too much about the project Thank you so much I'll try to relax a bit So it's just a project right Exactly Well talk to you tomorrow Good evening You too Bye-bye So we need to change something on tonight's menu Basically the fresh fish didn't arrive What do you mean So the supplier didn't call Well yes he did call this morning early So there was basically an issue with the delivery Well we can replace it with something else Type do we still have yesterday's shrimp Yeah but they're not exactly fresh Let's say they might be okay for a soup Alright Now let me think We have the clams right Yes those ones definitely Look these are perfect for clams with spaghetti Besides it's one of the most popular dishes Indeed Well then we'll do it this way Spaghetti alle vongole as the first course Special Excellent And maybe we could add a mushroom risotto too You know how it is —there's always someone who prefers something a bit more classic You're right Nevertheless we need to inform the waitstaff about the menu change Of course of course Instead call Marco right away and have him notify the entire team Okay I'll do it right away But well there's something else The chocolate dessert is selling fast Really My goodness it's gone like hotcakes So let's see what we can do We could quickly make a panna cotta It really only takes about 20 minutes Perfect Come on let's get started right away In short we only have two hours before opening Okay So I'll make the panna cotta and you handle the appetizers Yes exactly And then well if anything else comes up we'll just improvise as always That's the life of a restaurant Anyway come on we always manage Of course we do Well then let's get to work In fact fire up the oven right away Done Just in case I'll whip up a few extra bruschetta Excellent work Here this is the kind of initiative I like Come on let 's go Welcome then This is the first house I wanted to show you So as you can see it's very bright Yes it's indeed quite nice But then again it seems a bit small for a family I understand your concern But look it practically has three bedrooms and two bathrooms Let's say it's perfect for four people But maybe you're right So how's the neighborhood Is it quiet Absolutely In fact it's one of the safest neighborhoods in the city Besides there are excellent schools nearby Interesting And then let me get this straight—what's the exact price per square meter So the price is highly competitive In short we're talking about 3 000 euros per square meter all inclusive 3 000 Well it's not economical Well I suppose it's normal around here Exactly And then you know this house also has a little garden Look it's perfect for children Yes the garden is cozy But I have to say I would have preferred something with more interior space I completely understand So I have another property to show you Maybe you'll like that one better Alright I'm curious I mean is it very different from this one Alright let's say yes It's larger about 120 square meters And it also has a garage A garage Perfect this is important So when can we see her Right away if she wishes In practice it's just 10 minutes from here Anyway I should tell you there's already someone interested Really Mamma mia then I gotta make a decision quickly Alright let's go see it right away Great Actually I'll call her right away to confirm the appointment By the way the landlord is very accommodating Perfect And then there we go can I bring my wife next time Of course In fact that would be even better In short it's a significant decision for the entire family Exactly Well then shall we arrange it for tomorrow afternoon Perfect So around three o'clock Is that alright with you Yes perfect Then tomorrow And thank you so much for your availability Don't worry it's my job Come on see you tomorrow Good morning ma'am So now tell me what brings you here today Good morning doctor Well I've had this persistent headache for a week now It just won't go away I understand So let me get this straight—is the pain constant or does it come and go Well let's say it's fairly steady But then look the evening gets much worse Okay I mean does it get worse when she's tired or even at other times Yes when I'm tired And then look even when I overuse the computer at work Interesting So it might be muscle tension Besides she works a lot on the computer Basically the whole day In short she's at least eight hours in front of the screen I completely understand Well that explains a lot And does he also have neck pain Yes actually now that I think about it my neck has been stiff all along Anyway I thought it was just stress Well stress definitely doesn't help But you know sitting properly at the computer is essential You're absolutely right And then well I never take breaks while working Maybe this is also the issue Exactly In fact I'd advise you to take a break every hour Let's stretch for at least five minutes Okay I'll do it So should I take some medicine For now I'm prescribing a mild anti-inflammatory Practically take it only when you're in severe pain Understood And then let me get this straight—do I need to take any more tests Then for now no But look if it hasn't improved in two weeks we'll get an X-ray Got it Anyway can I still keep going to the gym Of course In fact physical activity helps a lot In short it's best to avoid weights that are too heavy That works What about doing yoga too By the way I heard it helps with stress Great idea Yoga is perfect for this kind of issue Exactly what she needs Perfect Thank you so much doctor So we'll see you in two weeks That's right I really mean it— if the pain gets much worse call me right away okay Of course I will Thank you so much Goodbye You're welcome And remember to take breaks from the computer Come on goodbye Well congratulations on the wedding So let's talk a bit about what you have in mind Thank you Well we're looking for something elegant but not too formal In short a romantic atmosphere Perfect I completely understand what you mean And how many guests do you expect to have Mom let's say around 150 people But look there could be a few more That's perfectly fine So have you already picked a venue or are you still looking for one too Well we've basically seen three places but we're still not convinced Besides one is way too expensive I understand Well I know a wonderful villa that might be just right for you Actually I can send you the photos today Really That would be wonderful So does it also include a garden for the ceremony Yes absolutely And then you know it also has an indoor reception area Overall it's perfect for any season Interesting Anyway for the menu my fiancée would like something special Maybe a fusion menu Excellent idea Look I work with a fantastic chef who does exactly this We blend Italian and Eastern cuisine Perfect And then let me get this straight—do you also handle the flowers and decorations Of course In fact that's our specialty Here we have a florist who creates incredible arrangements Fantastic Well but how much does all this come to That is we have a budget of around 30 000 euros Okay So with that budget we can do something truly beautiful In practice we cover everything—location catering flowers and music Even the music Mama mia it's better than I thought But we'd like a live band No problem In fact I know a fantastic jazz band In short they play both classical and modern music That sounds perfect And anyway could you also help us with the invitations Absolutely In fact we have a graphic tool that creates beautiful personalized invitations Here let me show you some examples Yes I'd really like that So when can we meet again to see everything How about next Thursday Maybe with her girlfriend then we can decide together Perfect Here I just have one request Can you provide a detailed quote Of course I'll send it to you by email by tomorrow evening Alright I'll prepare several options for you to choose from Great See you on Thursday Thank you so much for everything You're welcome it's a pleasure See you soon So how's your preparation for the high school final exam going So are you worried Well let's just say I'm pretty nervous Honestly I'm afraid I won't remember everything during the oral exam I completely understand But look you've studied a lot In fact you're one of the top students in the class Thank you Professor Still there's one thing I'm not clear about The twentieth-century literature section Okay What's the specific issue exactly Help me understand better In practice I get confused between the different literary movements like hermeticism and neorealism Got it Well they're indeed very different So let's start with obscurity This is a highly symbolic poem Yes I know that And then look I've also grasped the main authors but I'm still missing concrete examples So let's take Quasimodo By the way we studied It's Immediately Evening remember Ah yes that lovely little poem So it's about the fragility of life right Exactly Well you see when we discuss things together you remember everything Then you know how it is—exams work that way That's true Nevertheless regarding neorealism what exactly Should I focus only on literature or also cinema Excellent question Let's say it'd better to know both Maybe talk about Pavese in literature and De Sica in cinema Perfect And then there it was—I thought about connecting everything to the historical context of the postwar era Excellent work In fact that's exactly what they want to hear In short you need to demonstrate that you can make connections Got it So you're suggesting I create a concept map Yes great idea Concept maps are really helpful for organizing thoughts In practice you can see everything at a glance Alright I'll do it this weekend And in any case can I come to ask her for further clarification next week Of course Actually that's exactly why I'm here You can come every day if you'd like Thank you so much Professor Well now I feel much more at ease Let's just say I have a clear plan Perfect And remember you'ready So just try to stay calm during the exam Yes I'll try Besides this conversation has helped me a lot In short everything is now much clearer to me I'm glad to hear that Now go study with a calmer mind Let me know if you need anything Of course Thank you again professor See you soon You're welcome Good luck with everything So welcome to the gym Now then tell me what are your goals I'd like to lose weight and get toned I've been inactive for far too long I understand And then tell me how much time can you dedicate to training each week Well let's say three or four times But look I've never been to the gym before That's perfectly fine Don't worry We'll start with basic exercises and gradually increase the intensity Perfect Still I'm a bit worried about getting hurt Besides I've heard stories about gym accidents I understand your concern Well that's exactly why I'm here Instead I'll personally accompany you through every exercise Excellent And then well do I also need to follow a special diet Yes absolutely So nutrition is essential In short without it exercise isn't enough That makes sense Well I don't have to go on extreme diets do I I mean I can still eat pasta right Of course Keep in mind it's not about cutting out foods but about balance Pasta is perfectly fine just in appropriate amounts Perfect Anyway how long will it take to see the first results Well it depends on many factors But in practice you should already notice some changes after a month A month Goodness me I thought it would take months and months So what do we do today Well today we’re doing a full physical assessment Besides I need to figure out your starting level Okay So do I need to take difficult tests No no in short these are simple things—flexibility strength endurance Nothing to worry about Okay that reassures me And then maybe I can start the exercises today Absolutely In fact we'll do a light workout after the evaluation Keep an eye on things so you get comfortable with the surroundings Great Anyway do I need to buy special equipment Mom for now you just need some comfortable sneakers Well we'll see about that later Perfect So can we start the evaluation right away Yes of course Come on let's go to the designated area And then you know I'll explain everything to you while we do the exercises Great I'm truly motivated to begin this journey I see it And that's the most important thing Instead with this motivation you'll achieve incredible results Thank you So let's say I'm ready Well a bit nervous but ready Perfect Nervousness is normal Anyway it'll pass after the first few training sessions Come on let's go Good morning So how's it going Well did you finish the last book I recommended to you Yes I devoured it Well it was absolutely wonderful In short I couldn't stop reading I knew it would be Actually I'd specifically thought of you when it arrived at the bookstore And then you know I knew your tastes Actually you know me very well Anyway today I'm looking for something different Maybe a thriller Perfect But I've got several interesting new developments Look there's a fantastic Swedish author who's just come out Swedish Interesting So is it in the style of Stieg Larsson Let's say similar but more psychological Yes it really focuses a lot on the characters Besides he's won several awards That intrigues me And anyway is it translated well Well you know I'm particular about translations Yes the translation is excellent In fact she's become one of Italy's best translators In short it flows beautifully Perfect So you're putting it aside for me But then I'd also like something lighter for evenings Alright Let me think So there's a romantic comedy set in Florence and it's really sweet Florence Mama mia I love Florence In practice it's perfect for the summer that's coming right Exactly And then look the author describes the city in a wonderful way You could say it's almost a fictional travel guide Absolutely beautiful Alright I'll take both Anyway I wanted to ask—do you still organize the reading nights Yes actually the next one is Thursday evening Now let's talk about contemporary Italian literature Interesting So can I come even if I haven't read this month's book Of course Ultimately what matters most is a passion for reading Besides it's always a very welcoming group Perfect Then I'll definitely be there And maybe I could bring my sister along too Of course In fact the more the merrier So I'll see you on Thursday at eight Fantastic Anyway I have to say this library has become my favorite place Thank you that really means a lot to me Well you know I always try to create a special atmosphere for readers And you do it wonderfully You know every time I come in here I feel at home That's the nicest compliment I've ever received So shall I wrap up these two books for you Yes thank you And maybe add a nice bookmark like the ones with quotes Of course Here I've just received a beautiful new collection Well pick whichever you like best Thank you so much So see you Thursday evening then Perfect And happy reading In fact let me know what you think of the books I'll definitely do it Goodbye and thanks again So I've seen the photos of your apartment It has incredible potential Really Well it seems pretty outdated to me Honestly I don't even know where to begin I understand But look with a few strategic changes we can completely transform it In fact it'll be wonderful I'd love that Anyway I have a limited budget That means I can't spend a fortune That's perfectly fine Let's say we can accomplish a lot even with just 15 000 euros And then you know the key is investing in the right things 15 000 Well that could work So what would you recommend I do first Then I'd start with the living room In practice it's the most important space Moreover it's also the most visible That makes sense And then well I'd also like to redo the kitchen Well but that's expensive right It depends I mean there's no need to completely overhaul everything In short we can only replace the doors and change the worktop Interesting And what about the colors I prefer neutral tones like white and gray Perfect Well neutral is always elegant But look we could add a bit of color here and there What kind of accents Mamma mia I'm afraid it might become too flashy No no Let's go for subtle touches A blue pillow a plant a painting There nothing excessive Okay I trust you And then tell me how long would it take to finish everything Well it depends on the work involved In practice if we're just doing a redesign without any structural work about a month A month Perfect We thought it would take months and months of construction No don't worry Instead we'll arrange everything to be as non-intrusive as possible In short you'll still be able to live there Great Anyway could you show me some examples of similar projects Of course Here take a look— I have several projects on this tablet On the other hand one of them is very similar to your apartment Wow this is absolutely beautiful Well I didn't think you could do so much with so little See Well it's all about good ideas and planning And then you know the details make all the difference I'm convinced So when can we start Then I need to take the exact measurements first Could I possibly come next Monday Yes that’s perfect And then here he’ll also prepare a detailed quote Absolutely I'll bring it to you on Monday with the preliminary design Let's say you'll see everything in 3D Fantastic I can't wait Anyway thanks for the enthusiasm You're welcome In fact I'm the one who thanks you for your trust Dai on Monday On Monday And thank you again Good morning and welcome to Rome So is this your first time visiting the city Yes it is Oh I'm so excited In short Rome has always been my dream Fantastic And you know Rome never lets you down So today we'll visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum Perfect Anyway I've read a lot about Roman history I already know some things but I want to know everything Excellent In fact it's nice when tourists are well-prepared Keep going that way I can share some lesser-known anecdotes too Excellent And then there it is—I'd also love to see where real Romans eat Well not the tourist spots You're right But I know this amazing little spot near Trastevere Let' s just say it's one hundred percent authentic Trastevere Mamma mia I heard it's absolutely beautiful In essence it's the most distinctive neighborhood right Exactly Besides we'll go there after the tour In short he'll get to see another side of Rome Perfect Anyway can I take lots of photos of the Colosseum I mean it's allowed right Of course Actually I'll show you the best spots for photos Here there are angles few people know about Fantastic And then tell me how long will we be at the Colosseum About two hours Let's take a coffee break and head to the Forum Look I've organized everything perfectly Well done Well I can see you're very organized Anyway how long have you been a guide Fifteen years already And then you know what Every day I discover something new about the city Incredible So after fifteen years there's still more to discover Absolutely Rome is so rich in history In short it would take a lifetime to truly know her How beautiful There I love this city even more now I'll definitely be back Perfect And next time give me a call again Instead I'll show you completely different places I'll definitely do that So can we begin the tour Yes of course Alright first though let me give you some practical information Let's say the basic rules Okay And anyway it's very hot today Could you possibly recommend where I can buy water Look there are public drinking fountains everywhere in Rome In practice the water is free and absolutely delicious Really Goodness me I had no idea Here this is a valuable piece of advice Well it's one of Rome's secrets Anyway let's go— the Colosseum is waiting for us Yes let's go I can't wait Thank you for everything You 're welcome And then well just prepare to be speechless