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We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l"italiano piano piano

Myra | The Learn Italian Network

Impariamo l’italiano piano piano is a story-based podcast for B1–B2 Italian learners who want to improve their grammar and vocabulary by following an ongoing mystery, rather than studying isolated lessons. Beginners are welcome too - everything unfolds piano piano, one step at a time.Each episode advances a serialized story, Le Pagine del Passato, allowing you to experience Italian in context as meaning builds gradually through memory, dialogue, and investigation. Grammar structures such as the

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18:31

Mini Episode 05 – Imperfetto Rebels: Irregular Verbs...

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2025/08/29

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 stars today. We’ll also explore some classic Italian sayings about fish, from the well-known chi do...

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16:47

Mini Episode 04 – Regular Verbs in the Imperfetto:...

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2025/08/24

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 the right verb in the imperfetto? Pause, think, and then check yourself against Antonio’s answers...

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20:56

Mini Episode 3 - From Wolves to Formal You in...

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2025/08/17

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 “beautiful challenge”)Why che mi racconti di bello? is a friendly way to say “What’s new?” — and when not

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12:24

Mini Episode 2 – Small Italian Words with Big Reactions

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2025/08/10

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 from Episode 1 of the podcast — and all worth adding to your spoken Italian. ✨ Want to participate? ...

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14:06

Mini Episode 01 – Che crudeltà! / What Cruelty! And a...

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2025/08/03

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 how Antonio came to life, and learn how to use the Italian “che + noun” structure to express

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36:42

Episode 08 - It Was a Dark and Stormy Verb - Meet the...

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2025/07/21

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 08 – Introduction to Passato Remoto Podcast: We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano 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, and formal storytelling. But don’t worry, we’re keeping it simple: just the third person singular. Together with Antonio, we explore how to recognize and understand this elegant one-word tense—no

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31:51

Episode 07 - Chapter One Review

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2025/07/14

Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Seven: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano 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, you’ll hear the entire chapter in three immersive formats—first in Italian, then in a bilingual version (English + Italian), and finally as a literary retelling

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26:47

🎤 Interview Episode 02 - Dottoressa Chiara Brambilla

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2025/07/07

Send me a text🎤 Interview Episode Two – A Conversation with Chiara Brambilla Teaching, Writing & Learning from Mistakes—Piano PianoSupport the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes.In this episode, we sit down with Chiara Brambilla, the creator of the blog SOS Italian and author of the popular SOS grammar books. Chiara teaches Italian online and shares practical tools for learners of all levels—especially those

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12:02

👀 Bonus Episode 06 Preview – Vocabulary for our...

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2025/06/30

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 06 – Vocabulary for our Interview with Dottoressa Chiara Brambilla Vocabulary Boost for Interview Episode 02 – Preview Version -> Link to vocabulary flashcards for Interview Episode 2 <-- (This link is active only for show supporters) Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. Before listening to our engaging interview with Dottoressa C...

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43:43

🛠️ Bonus Episode 06 - Vocabulary for our Interview...

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2025/06/30

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 06 – Vocabulary for our Interview with Dottoressa Chiara Brambilla To Prepare for Interview Episode 02 -> Link to vocabulary flashcards for Interview Episode 2 <-- Before you dive into our insightful conversation with Dottoressa Chiara Brambilla—Italian teacher, translator, and creator of SOS Italian—join us for a guided walk through the vocabulary you’ll hear in the interview. This bonus episode is your chance to build familiarity with key terms, ...

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32:44

🎤 Interview Episode 01 - Professoressa Daniela...

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2025/06/23

Send me a text 🎤 Interview Episode One – A Conversation with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf Teaching, Learning & Staying Motivated—Piano Piano In this special interview episode, we sit down with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf, a language educator at Wellesley College and the creator of one of the most respected Italian courses on EdX. 💛 Like the podcast? You can now buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/welearnitalian Together, we explore: ✔️ The challenges and...

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9:37

👀 Bonus Episode 05 Preview – Vocabulary for our...

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2025/06/17

Send me a text 👀 Bonus Episode 05 Preview– Vocabulary for our Interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf Vocabulary Boost for Interview Episode 01 – Preview Version 💛 Like the podcast? You can now buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/welearnitalian In this special bonus episode, we preview the vocabulary you'll hear in our interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf—creator of the renowned Italian Language and Culture course on edX. We begin with one full

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🛠️ Bonus Episode 05 - Vocabulary for our Interview...

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2025/06/16

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 05 – Vocabulary for our Interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf To Prepare for Interview Episode 01 Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. Before you listen to our inspiring conversation with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf, take a moment to explore the key vocabulary you'll hear throughout the interview. This bonus episode gives you a head start with

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33:45

Episode 06 – Reflecting on Ourselves: Reflexive Verbs...

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2025/06/10

Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Six: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano In this episode, we dive into i verbi riflessivi—reflexive verbs that describe actions we do to or for ourselves. You’ll learn how to recognize them, how to conjugate them in the present tense and passato prossimo, and how to use them naturally in context. With examples from Chapter One of our story, plus a few poetic detours (thanks to Antonio), this episode marks the end of the first chapter—and

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31:09

🛠️ Bonus Episode 04 – Passato Prossimo: Your Practice...

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2025/05/26

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 04 – Passato Prossimo: Your Practice Power-Up! 🏋️‍♀️ – To Reinforce Episodes 04 and 05 Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. -->Passato Prossimo Practice Quiz<-- It’s time to roll up your sleeves and flex those Italian grammar muscles! In this bonus episode, we dive deep into the passato prossimo with a full practice session designed to help you recognize regular

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👀 Bonus Episode 04 Preview – Passato Prossimo: Your...

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2025/05/26

Send me a text Curious about what’s inside our bonus episodes? In this preview of Bonus Episode 04 – Passato Prossimo: Your Practice Power-Up!, you’ll get a taste of the interactive practice session designed to strengthen your Italian grammar muscles. We’ll review how to form the passato prossimo, warm up with a mix of essere and avere conjugations, and even tackle the tricky è vs. e pronunciation point. 🎧 Want the full episode, including irregular verb families, essential examples, and a

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32:37

Episode 05: Secrets Revealed – Passato Prossimo Part 2

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2025/05/19

Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Five: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano In this episode, we continue exploring the passato prossimo, focusing on how to recognize when to use it in a story—and how it shifts the action forward. Through Mariella’s memories and an unexpected visit from her friend Zina, we see how past events and new discoveries intertwine. 🌟 Highlights: ✔️ How the passato prossimo creates movement and plot twists. ✔️ A review of your verb transforma...

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7:41

👀 Bonus Episode 03 Preview – Vocabulary for...

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2025/05/12

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 03 Preview – Vocabulary for Surprises, Storms & New Directions Vocabulary Boost for Chapter 1 Part 4 (introduced in Podcast Episode 5) Curious about the vocabulary behind the final twists in Chapter 1? This special preview of our third bonus episode gives you early access to two thematic categories—Legal & Official Matters and Actions & Feelings—complete with contextual examples, active recall, and a playful mini quiz. ✨ Plus, enjoy a sneak peek

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17:59

🛠️ Bonus Episode 03 - Vocabulary for Secrets Revealed

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2025/05/12

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 03 – Vocabulary for Surprises, Storms & New Directions – To Prepare for Episode 05 Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. Before we reach the dramatic conclusion of Chapter 1 in Le Pagine del Passato, take a moment to explore the rich vocabulary that brings these final scenes to life. In this bonus episode, we focus on key words and expressions from Chapter 1, Part 4 –

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34:55

Episode 04 - The Moment Everything Changes - Passato...

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2025/05/05

Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Four: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano - Un impegno quotidiano In this episode, we take our first deep dive into the passato prossimo, the Italian past tense used for completed actions. Whether you’re still a novice in the realm of italian past tenses or if you've been practicing for a while, this tense helps you share past experiences with clarity and precision. 🌟 Highlights: ✔️ What makes passato prossimo different from imperfetto? A snapshot vs. a loo...

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