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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👀 Bonus Episode 13 Preview – Vocabulary for Chapter 2, Part 3: Objects, Actions, and Mystery
This is a preview version of Bonus Episode 13.In this bonus episode, we focus on the key vocabulary you’ll hear in Chapter 2, Part 3 of the story.Together, we practice words and expressions related to objects, actions, plac...
Episode 19 - While It’s Happening – Il Gerundio
In this episode, we reach the end of Chapter 2 of the story and take time to slow things down and notice what Italian is doing beneath the surface.--> Link to ...
Episode 20 - Le Pagine del Passato – Capitolo Due – Ripasso: Messaggi dall’Aldilà
Episode 20 - Le Pagine del Passato – Capitolo Due – Ripasso: Messaggi dall’Aldilà--> Link to Post for Study Guide and Transcript for ...
We learn Italian step by step - Podcast Trailer: What to Expect
🎧 We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano Podcast TrailerStep into a story—and learn Italian piano piano. In this short trailer, meet Myra, your host and fellow language learner, and Antonio G...
Episode Zero - Welcome to Your Italian Journey (Start here 📍)
🎙 Welcome to We learn Italian step by step / Impariamo l’italiano piano pianoBenvenuti! If you're looking for an engaging way to improve your Italian—beyond textbooks and rigid grammar drills—you’re in the right place....
Episode 01 - The Poetry of the Past - The Imperfetto Part 1
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🛠️ Bonus Episode 01 - Crafting the Past
🎧 Bonus Episode 01 - Vocabulary for Dreamers - To preceed Episode 02Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabu...
👀 Bonus Episode 01 Preview – Crafting the Past
🎧 Preview – Bonus Episode 01: Vocabulary for Dreamers 🌙 A sneak peek at the bonus episode that prepares you for Episode 2Support the show – Get access to...
Episode 02 - Crafting the Past - The Imperfetto Part 2
🎙 Podcast Episode Two: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano - Un impegno quotidiano--> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for...
Episode 03 - Imperfetto in Action - The Imperfetto Part 3
🎙 Podcast Episode Three: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano - Un impegno quotidiano--> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this...
🛠️ Bonus Episode 02 – Vocabulary for Rainy Days and Heroic Tales
🎧 Bonus Episode 02 – Vocabulary for Rainy Days and Heroic Tales – To Prepare for Episode 04Support the show – Get access to premium content including interac...
👀 Bonus Episode 02 Preview – Vocabulary for The Moment Everything Changes
🎧 Bonus Episode 02 Preview – Vocabulary for Rainy Days and Heroic Tales 🌧️ A sneak peek at our second bonus episode – Vocabulary Boost for Chapter 1, Part 3 (coming in Episode 4)
Episode 04 - The Moment Everything Changes - Passato Prossimo Part 1
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🛠️ Bonus Episode 03 - Vocabulary for Secrets Revealed
🎧 Bonus Episode 03 – Vocabulary for Secrets RevealedTo Prepare for Episode 05Support the show – Get access to premium content including interact...
👀 Bonus Episode 03 Preview – Vocabulary for Secrets Revealed
🎧 Bonus Episode 03 Preview – Vocabulary for Surprises, Storms & New Directions-> Link to vocabulary flashcards for Chapter 1 Part 4 <-- (This link is active only for show supporters)<...
Episode 05: Secrets Revealed – Passato Prossimo Part 2
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🛠️ Bonus Episode 04 – Passato Prossimo: Your Practice Power-Up! 🏋️♀️
🎧 Bonus Episode 04 – Passato Prossimo: Your Practice Power-Up! 🏋️♀️ – To Reinforce Episodes 04 and 05Support the show – Get access to premium content
👀 Bonus Episode 04 Preview – Passato Prossimo: Your Practice Power-Up! 🏋️♀️
Curious about what’s inside our bonus episodes? In this preview of Bonus Episode 04 – Passato Prossimo: Your Practice Power-Up!, you’ll get a taste of the interactive practice session designed to strengthen your Italian grammar muscles...
Episode 06 – Reflecting on Ourselves: Reflexive Verbs in Chapter One
🎙 Podcast Episode Six: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano--> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this episode...
🛠️ Bonus Episode 05 - Vocabulary for our Interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf
🎧 Bonus Episode 05 – Vocabulary for our Interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf To Prepare for Interview Episode 01Support the show – Get acc...
👀 Bonus Episode 05 Preview – Vocabulary for our Interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf
👀 Bonus Episode 05 Preview– Vocabulary for our Interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf Vocabulary Boost for Interview Episode 01 – Preview VersionSup...
🎤 Interview Episode 01 - Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf
🎤 Interview Episode One – A Conversation with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-GrafTeaching, Learning & Staying Motivated—Piano PianoSupport the show ...
🛠️ Bonus Episode 06 - Vocabulary for our Interview with Chiara Brambilla
🎧 Bonus Episode 06 – Vocabulary for our Interview with Dottoressa Chiara Brambilla To Prepare for Interview Episode 02
👀 Bonus Episode 06 Preview – Vocabulary for our Interview with Dottoressa Chiara Brambilla
🎧 Bonus Episode 06 Preview – Vocabulary for our Interview with Dottoressa Chiara Brambilla Vocabulary Boost for Interview Episode 02 – Preview Version-> Link to vocabulary flashcards for Interview Episode 2 <-- ...