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
Episode 26 - Se lo vs Glielo & Back to the Story
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In this episode, we return to Le Pagine del Passato — Chapter 3, Part 3: Collegamenti.
Last time, you heard this chapter in Italian only.
This time, we work through it together — with both Italian and English — so you can follow the story step by step and deepen your understanding.
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Before we begin, we take a moment to clarify a question that came up after the last episode:
👉 What’s the difference between se lo and glielo?
It’s a small distinction… but an important one.
And understanding it will help you make sense of how actions move — either back to the subject, or toward someone else.
We’ll practice this idea together, and then return to the story — where you’ll hear many of the building blocks that make these structures possible.
We also revisit the comprehension questions from the previous episode, so you can check your understanding before hearing the story again.
And finally… Luca and Sara have something to say about their limited role in recent episodes.
⏳ CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
4:37 Practice – Where is the action going?
6:38 Key idea
7:12 Answers to Comprehension Questions
9:07 Chapter 3 Part 2 – English and Italian
19:17 Chapter 3 Part 3 – Italian only
23:36 Wrap-up
Live Italian practice session
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In this guided meetup, we’ll work through Episodes 19–23, focusing on the gerundio with examples like camminando and sto leggendo.
You’ll interact with Antonio and practice step by step.
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