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 14B - Vocabulary for Chapter 3 Part 1 – Il Primo Indizio (Part 2 of 2)
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We learn Italian - step by step
Exclusive access to premium content!We continue preparing for Il Primo Indizio, the opening chapter of Season 3 in Le Pagine del Passato.
In this second installment of the vocabulary training, we explore the remaining three thematic categories: Colors & Appearance, Family & Tradition, and Actions & States — words that deepen the emotional tone of the chapter and move the story forward.
As always, you’ll hear the vocabulary in context, then fully in Italian, followed by active recall and mini quizzes to reinforce what you’ve learned. With both parts complete, you’ll be ready to enter Chapter 3 with confidence, piano piano.
⏳ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:59 Category 4 - Colours & Appearance - Contextual Introduction
3:38 Category 4 - Active Recall
5:04 Category 4 - Mini Quiz
6:17 Category 5 - Family & Tradition - Contextual Introduction
8:35 Category 5 - Active Recall
9:39 Category 5 - Mini Quiz
11:17 Category 6 - Actions & States - Contextual Introduction
14:26 Category 6 - Active Recall
15:33 Category 6 - Mini Quiz
17:09 Wrap-up
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