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Send me a text In this episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano , we start learning one of the most useful (and most confusing) parts of Italian grammar: combined object pronouns , also called pronomi combinati . --> Link to Post for Study Guides and Transcripts for episodes 16, 17 and 18 <-- (A available to show supporters) You’ve probably learned direct object pronouns like lo, la, li,...

Send me a text In this episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano , we continue the story with Chapter 2, Part 2 . --> Link to Post for Study Guides and Transcripts for episodes 16, 17 and 18  <-- (A available to show supporters) Mariella is no longer just remembering the past. She’s moving through space, from the station, to the street, to the car, and finally to the lawyer’s office. As th...

Send me a text Episode 15 – Before or After? The Art of Italian Adjectives (Part B) Meaning, Emphasis, and “Bel Film” Explained --> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this episode <-- (Available to show supporters) In this episode, we continue our look at Italian adjective placement and explore what changes when an adjective comes before or after the noun. Building on Episode 14...

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 approxim...

Send me a text This bonus episode breaks down authentic Italian market language: how to say “I’m last,” how to respond when a clerk switches to English, how to ask for a bag, and how to keep your conversation going in Italian. We revisit real moments from the panetteria, clarify useful expressions, and explore four types of responses Italy-learners can use in everyday situations. Antonio adds his...

Send me a text 🎙 Bonus Episode 10 - A Morning at the Market | Real Italian Listening Practice Welcome to a special bonus episode! View this episode as a video onYouTube here . https://youtu.be/OWUc_xEJqV4 If you'd like the transcript in a clean, readable format, you can find it in the Substack post for this episode, and you’ll also find the version with English translation there 👉 Click here...

Send me a text Episode 14 – Before or After? The Art of Italian Adjectives (Part A) Podcast: We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano --> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for episodes 14 and 15 <-- (Available to show supporters) Why does Italian sometimes say una donna anziana but un lungo cappotto scuro ? Why la prossima fermata but una sedia comoda ? And...

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 08 Preview – Shadows, Figures, and Hidden Voices – Chap 2 Part 2 In this preview, we take the first steps into Chapter 2, Part 2 of Le Pagine del Passato . Strange meetings in the city, elegant streets, and hidden voices set the atmosphere. You’ll hear:  🏙️ Category 1: City & Places with words like avvocato, pareti, raffinate, and centro città. 💡 Contextual sto...

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 13 - dverbs of Place - Finding Your Way in Italian --> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this episode <-- (Available to show supporters) Today we dive into gli avverbi di luogo — adverbs of place. These small but powerful words like qui, lì, lassù, laggiù, dentro, fuori, and dappertutto help paint a scene and make your Italian sound natural and confide...

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 8 Preview - Dove si trova il pacco? – A Neighborly Mystery of Italian Commands  Elena’s package has disappeared, and the clock is ticking before her nonna’s birthday! Follow the mystery from the very beginning in this preview of our newest Power Up story. In the full version, you’ll practice all types of Italian commands (formal, informal, reflexive, negative, irreg...

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 12 - Trust Yourself… or Don’t! – Italian Negative Reflexive Commands in Action --> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this episode <-- (Available to show supporters) In this episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano , we return to Le Pagine del Passato , where Mariella meets a mysterious woman who tells her, “Fidati del tuo ist...

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 11 - The Rebel Verbs: Mastering Italian's Irregular Commands --> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this episode <-- (Available to show supporters) In this episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano , Myra and Antonio return to the story “Le Pagine del Passato” to uncover a new set of Italian imperatives—this time, the irregular ones ! After revis...

Send me a text Episode 10 – Gentle Orders, Friendly Advice: Forming the Imperativo 🎧 Episode 10 – Gentle Orders, Friendly Advice Podcast: We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano --> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this episode <-- (Available to show supporters) In this episode, we step deeper into the imperativo —Italian commands that can sound sharp...

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 9 – From Orders to Invitations: Introducing the Italian Imperativo Podcast: We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano --> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this episode <-- (Available to show supporters) Welcome to Chapter 2! In this episode, we explore one of Italian’s most practical (and most used!) verb forms: l’imperativo - t...

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 07B Preview – Emotions, Shadows, and Sudden Turns – Chap 2 Part 1 In Bonus Episode 7A, we already opened the door to Chapter 2 with two free categories of vocabulary. Now, in this short preview of 7B, Antonio steps in with his usual energy… and even takes a little initiative of his own. You’ll get a taste of the atmosphere that sets the scene for Chapter 2, along wi...

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 07A – Emotions, Shadows, and Sudden Turns – Chap 2 Part 1 In this first half of our vocabulary gateway into Chapter 2: Mysterious Encounters at the Station , we begin exploring the words that set the scene. Together with Antonio, we look at the first two categories you will need to follow the suspense: --> Vocabulary Flashcards <-- 🌧️ Category 1: Weather &...

Send me a text 🎙 Welcome to  We learn Italian step by step  / Impariamo l’italiano piano pian 🎧 Mini Episode 07 – The Moment It Happened: Passato Prossimo in Action  In this mini episode, we take a closer look at how the passato prossimo works on its own and alongside the imperfetto . First, we review the building blocks of the tense and practice with verbs drawn from Chapter 1 of our story. Then...

Send me a text 🎙 Welcome to We Learn Italian Step by Step / Impariamo l’italiano piano piano 🎧 Mini Episode 6 – Learn Italian with Magari, Rimbocchiamoci, and Studenti Saggi In this mini episode, we dive into three memorable pieces of Italian. First, the tiny but powerful word magari , which can mean maybe , hopefully , or even if only . Next, we roll up our sleeves with the expression rimbocchia...

Send me a text 🎧 Mini Episode 05 – Imperfetto Rebels: Irregular Verbs & Fishy Proverbs  In this mini episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano , we turn to the “celebrities” of the imperfetto: irregular verbs. From essere , always stealing the spotlight, to fare , dire , and bere , we’ll break down their stems and show you how they fit into everyday storytelling. But verbs aren’t the only s...

Send me a text In this mini episode, we shine the spotlight on regular verbs in the imperfetto . Together, we’ll walk through new examples from all three verb groups (-are, -ere, and -ire), practice their conjugations, and see how they flow naturally in everyday sentences. But it’s not just about charts and endings. Antonio also brings along a few playful riddles to test your memory. Can you guess...

Send me a text 🎧 Mini Episode 3 – From Wolves to Formal You in Everyday Italian In this mini episode, we revisit three everyday Italian expressions that popped up in Episode 2 of our story - each one revealing something unique about how Italians communicate. You’ll learn: How Italians wish you good luck with In bocca al lupo! What una bella sfida really means (hint: it's more than just a “be...

Send me a text 🎧Mini Episode 2 – Small Italian Words with Big Reactions: “Come on!”, “What’s wrong?”, “Whatever.” Featuring: Dai, su! – Che c’è? – Va be… What do you say in Italian when someone’s stalling, being dramatic, or just not listening? In this short episode, we’ll unpack three everyday expressions: Dai, su! ( Come on! ), Che c’è? ( What’s wrong? ), and Va be… ( Whatever. ). All drawn fro...

Send me a text 🎧 Mini Episode 1 – Behind the Voice: Meet Antonio + Learn “Che crudeltà!” In this short and playful mini-episode, Myra shares an update on the podcast, reveals the story behind Antonio (your ever-charming Italian narrator), and breaks down a handy Italian expression: “Che crudeltà!” (What cruelty!). You’ll hear an excerpt from Myra’s interview on the How to Podcast show, find out h...

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 08 – Introduction to Passato Remoto Podcast: We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano --> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this episode <-- (Available to show supporters) Ready for a taste of Italian literary drama? In this episode, we dip our toes into il passato remoto —the stylish past tense often found in books, fairy tales...

Send me a text 🎙 Episode Seven: Chapter One Review --> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this episode <-- (Available to show supporters) Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. 📌 Episode Summary We’ve reached the end of Chapter 1 of Le Pagine del Passato ! In this special recap episode, yo...