We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano
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 imperfetto, passato prossimo, congiuntivo, and object pronouns emerge naturally through the narrative, helping you recognize how Italian works in real situations.
Hosted by Myra, an instructional designer and adult language learner, the show is joined by Antonio - a dramatic, opinionated presence who interrupts, comments, and occasionally derails things, making the learning process both human and entertaining. Together, they guide listeners toward greater confidence in Italian, step by step.
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We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano
🛠️ Bonus Episode 01 - Crafting the Past
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Before diving into the next part of our story, let’s take a moment to strengthen our Italian vocabulary! In this special bonus episode, you’ll review key words and phrases that will help you follow along with ease.
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🌟 Highlights:
✔️ Essential words from Episode 2, introduced in context.
✔️Active recall exercises to reinforce your memory.
✔️A mini quiz where you translate from English to Italian.
✔️Exclusive access to interactive vocabulary flashcards to practice anytime, anywhere!
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🎯 Practice Makes Perfect:
Before hearing these words in the next episode, you have the opportunity to practice with me. First, listen as I introduce words in context. Then, test yourself with active recall exercises, a mini quiz, and interactive flashcards.
This is your chance to get comfortable with new vocabulary before hearing it in action. Listen, repeat, and build confidence at your own pace.
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🎧 Take it slow, embrace the process, and immerse yourself in Italian—piano piano!
⏳ CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
6:39 Dreams & Goals Contextual Intro
9:32 Dreams & Goals Active Recall
10:13 Dreams & Goals Mini Quiz
11:32 Sharing & Observing Contextual Intro
12:55 Sharing & Observing Active Recall
13:28 Sharing & Observing Mini Quiz
14:54 People & Expressions Contextual Intro
16:14 People & Expressions Active Recall
16:35 People & Expressions Mini Quiz
17:34 Places & Objects Contextual Intro
19:27 Places & Objects Active Recall
20:00 Places & Objects Mini Quiz
21:16 Time & Events Contextual Intro
23:39 Time & Events Active Recall
24:19 Time & Events Mini Quiz
25:45 Wrap Up
26:39 Antonio's Quiz Delle Parole Perfette
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