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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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Le piccole parole | Episodio 7, Parte 1C: La preposizione SU
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We're returning to the mercatino for the final part of our three-part introduction to the Italian preposition SU!
In this episode of Impariamo l'italiano piano piano, we revisit Sulle Pagine della Nonna, this time hearing the complete scene in Italian without interruptions or English translations. Sara, Luca, and Carlo are still surrounded by the grandmother's treasured recipes, and a little mystery continues to unfold.
After the scene, join Myra and Antonio for a Listener Challenge exploring the many ways Italians use SU, from surfaces and directions to approximations and everyday expressions.
Listen, enjoy the story, and see how much you understand. Piano piano, una parola alla volta.
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The complete transcript for Episode 7, Parts 1A, 1B, and 1C, including additional grammar notes, is available for show supporters.
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⏳ CHAPTERS
1:47 La Scena - Sulle Pagine della Nonna Senza Interruzioni
4:43 Listener Challenge
7:46 Wrap-up
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