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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 designed for B1 to B2 Italian language learners who want to immerse themselves in engaging narratives while strengthening their grammar and vocabulary. Novices are welcome too—because we take everything piano piano, one gentle step at a time.Each episode unfolds through an ongoing story, allowing you to experience Italian in context, naturally reinforcing key structures like the imperfetto, passato prossimo, and congiuntivo. You’ll also get

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28:59

Bonus Episode 11 – Voci dal Mercato - in Review - Part A

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2025/12/14

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 signature commentary, and some important “bella figura” insights. In the next episode, we’ll step...

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19:20

Bonus Episode 10 - Through the Italian Market Stalls:...

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2025/11/30

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/B0vxoBZrkKE 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 to view my blog post on Substack Today I’m taking you with me to a weekly mercato in Northern Italy,

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30:22

Episode 14 - Before or After? Part A - The Art of...

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2025/11/23

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 Why does Italian sometimes say una donna anziana but un lungo cappotto scuro? Why la prossima fermata but una sedia comoda? And what’s the difference between bel film and film bellissimo? In this first part of our two-episode exploration of Italian adjective placement, we look at the foundational rules—the ones that help everything else ...

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8:09

👀 Bonus Episode 09 Preview – Shadows, Figures, and...

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2025/11/16

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 stories, active recall, and a mini quiz to test yourself. In the full version of this bonus episo...

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38:18

Episode 13 - Adverbs of Place - Finding Your Way in...

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2025/11/09

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 13 - Here, There, and Everywhere - Finding Your Way in Italian 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 confident. We return to our story outside the train station. The mysterious woman disappears, Zina arrives, and Antonio has very strong biscotti opinions. Then we break down adverbs of place step by

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7:09

Bonus Episode 08 Preview - Dove si trova il pacco? –...

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2025/11/03

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, irregular, and with pronouns!) across four scenes, each with guided review and a replay. 👉...

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20:13

Episode 12 - Trust Yourself… or Don’t! – Italian...

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2025/10/25

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 12 - Trust Yourself… or Don’t! – Italian Negative Reflexive Commands in Action 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 istinto.” But what if she wanted to say the opposite - “Non ti fidare”? We’ll explore how Italian forms negative reflexive commands, discover when to use non ti riposare instead of riposati, and review how

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32:49

Episode 11 - The Rebel Verbs: Mastering Italian's...

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2025/10/19

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 11 - The Rebel Verbs: Mastering Italian's Irregular Commands 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 revisiting the mysterious encounter under the lamplight, they dive into real-life examples of how to use the most common irregular commands, like fa’, da’, di’, sta’, va’, sii, abbi, and vieni. Along the way, they

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36:44

Episode 10 - Gentle Orders and Friendly Advice

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2025/10/12

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 In this episode, we step deeper into the imperativo—Italian commands that can sound sharp, polite, or even affectionate depending on how they’re used. With Antonio (always ready to “command”), Paolo (ever the critic), and Myra guiding the way, we explore: How to form regular imperativo with

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21:09

Episode 9 - From Orders to Invitations: Introducing...

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2025/10/05

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 9 - From Orders to Invitations: Introducing the Italian Imperativo We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano Welcome to Chapter 2! In this episode, we dive into one of Italian's most direct and practical verb forms: l'imperativo - the command form. But don't worry, Italian commands aren't all about shouting orders. They can be polite invitations, caring advice, or urgent instructions depending on the context. We start with eight everyday

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2:39

👀 Bonus Episode 07B Preview - Italian Emotions,...

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2025/09/28

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 with Antonio’s unexpected announcement about sharing part of the bonus content with everyone. But

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16:49

🛠️ Bonus Episode 07A - Emotions, Shadows, and Sudden...

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2025/09/21

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 & Environment – from vento and pioggia to ombre on the marciapiede. 💓 Category 2: Emotions &

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9:26

Mini Episode 07 – The Moment It Happened: Passato...

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2025/09/14

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 we expand with a few new verbs and see how quick “snapshots” of completed action ca...

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11:42

Mini Episode 6 – Maybe, If Only, Hopefully… Magari!...

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2025/09/07

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 rimbocchiamoci le maniche, and explore how similar verbs work when Italians do things “together.” Finally, we

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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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