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We learn Italian step by step - Podcast Trailer: What to Expect

Send me a text🎧 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 Giovanni Maria di Rossi, a very opinionated Italian narrator. Together, they’ll introduce you to a podcast designed for upper beginner to intermediate learners who want to build fluency through mystery, meaning, and a touch of drama.Each episode blends Italian storytelling with guided grammar, vocabulary, and interactive practice. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a journey.📜 The full transcript is available at https://www.welearnitalianstepbystep.comListen now to hear what awaits in Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano.⏳ CHAPTERS00:00:00 Welcome to the Trailer  00:00:23 What’s This Podcast About?  00:00:55 The Story and the Structure  00:01:13 Meet Antonio!  00:01:58 A Taste of the Story  00:02:33 Ready to Join the Journey?Support the show Subscribe to my blog here. --->Leave me a voice message

Episode Zero - Welcome to Your Italian Journey (Start here 📍)

Send me a text🎙 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. This podcast blends storytelling with structured grammar practice, helping you learn naturally and step by step—piano piano.→ Link to vocabulary flashcards ←Exclusive access to premium content!In each episode, you’ll hear Italian in context, uncover key grammar points, and actively practice speaking. But before we jump into the story, let’s set you up for success by building some essential vocabulary.Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes.🌟 Highlights:A warm welcome and an introduction to how this podcast works.Why learning through stories helps you absorb Italian more effectively.Key vocabulary to help you follow along in the upcoming episodes.Interactive exercises to reinforce your learning.→ Link to vocabulary flashcards ←📜 The full transcript is available at https://www.welearnitalianstepbystep.com💛 Like the podcast? Want to say thanks without signing up?You can buy me a coffee (no premium content included).🎯 Practice Makes Perfect:You’ll hear new words in meaningful sentences, practice active recall, and test yourself with a mini quiz. This immersive approach helps you think in Italian and build confidence without memorizing endless word lists.🎧 Ready to kickstart your journey? Take it step by step—piano piano—and enjoy the process. Ci sentiamo presto!⏳ CHAPTERS  0:00 Intro to Podcast7:07 Key Vocabulary9:41 Places & Locations13:51 Active Recall 116:15 Mini Quiz 117:02 Home & Objects18:40 Active Recall 219:08 Mini Quiz 220:08 Work & Daily Life21:23 Active Recall 322:09 Mini Quiz 322:53 Reflections24:02 Active Recall 424:19 Mini Quiz 424:40 Final Challenge25:31 Wrap up and Next StepsPrima di iniziare, una breve nota.I’ve started an online Meetup for listeners of the podcast. Our first event, about Italian Adjective Order, is now full, so I’ve added a repeat session on Jan 20 at 8am Pacific time. You can find the event on Meetup.com by searching for Italian, Piano Piano – Community Meetup, or click here: Support the show Subscribe to my blog here. --->Leave me a voice message

Episode 01 - The Poetry of the Past - The Imperfetto Part 1

Send me a text🎙 Welcome to  We learn Italian step by step  / Impariamo l’italiano piano pianoEpisode 01 - The Poetry of the Past - The Imperfetto Part 1Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes.→ Link to vocabulary flashcards ←In this episode, we'll begin our exploration of one of Italian's most poetic and versatile tenses: l’imperfetto. Through vivid examples and storytelling, we’ll uncover the beauty of this tense, used to describe past habits, ongoing actions, and background details.💛 Like the podcast? Want to say thanks without signing up?You can buy me a coffee (no premium content included).🌟 Highlights:✔️ Why l’imperfetto is perfect for setting the scene in narratives.✔️ Three key uses: habits, ongoing actions, and background descriptions.✔️ Examples from Mariella’s story, set in the heart of Florence.📜 The full transcript is available at https://www.welearnitalianstepbystep.com 🎯 Practice Makes Perfect:Even before we get into the conjugation of this melodic tense, you have the opportunity to practice with me as I provide the english version of examples and give you the opportunity to say the italian before I do.📜 Care to follow along as you listen? Check out the transcript.📚 Want more? Click Support the Show to access bonus episodes! Bonus content includes upcoming vocabulary presented in context, recall exercises, mini quizzes, and interactive flashcards to reinforce what you’ve learned.→ Link to vocabulary flashcards ←🎧 Take it slow, embrace the process, and immerse yourself in Italian—piano piano!⏳ CHAPTERS  00:00 Intro Music  02:06 Examples with Italian Translation  06:18 Introduction to Podcast  08:04 Uses for Imperfetto  12:13 Play the Story – Chapter 1 Part 1  17:07 Wrap Up and Next StepsPrima di iniziare, una breve nota.I’ve started an online Meetup for listeners of the podcast. Our first event, about Italian Adjective Order, is now full, so I’ve added a repeat session on Jan 20 at 8am Pacific time. You can find the event on Meetup.com by searching for Italian, Piano Piano – Community Meetup, or click here: Support the show Subscribe to my blog here. --->Leave me a voice message

👀 Bonus Episode 01 Preview – Crafting the Past

Send me a text🎧 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 premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes.Before we continue our story, let’s warm up with some essential Italian vocabulary! This preview gives you the first category from our bonus episode Vocabulary for Dreamers, along with a sample of the interactive learning style you’ll find in the full version.--> Link to vocabulary flashcards for Chapter 1 Part 2 Leave me a voice message

Episode 02 - Crafting the Past - The Imperfetto Part 2

Send me a text🎙 Podcast Episode Two: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano - Un impegno quotidianoSupport the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes.In this episode, we continue our journey through one of Italian’s most essential past tenses: l’imperfetto. We’ve already explored its key uses—descriptions, habits, and ongoing past actions—but now, we’ll take it a step further by learning how to form this beautifully melodic tense.💛 Like the podcast? Want to say thanks without signing up?You can buy me a coffee (no premium content included).🌟 Highlights:✔️ Why l’imperfetto is one of the easiest tenses to conjugate.✔️ A breakdown of regular verb endings (spoiler: no tricky stem changes!).✔️ Examples from Mariella’s story, as she dreams of a more fulfilling life in Florence.🎯 Practice Makes Perfect:To reinforce what you learn today, I have a small assignment for you—conjugate five common verbs in l’imperfetto before the next episode. Check the transcript  for this episode (or listen to the podcast) for the verbs to be conjugated. Trust me, a little practice goes a long way!📜 The full transcript (with vocabulary lists, grammar notes, and contextual stories) is available at https://www.welearnitalianstepbystep.com📚 Want more? Click Support the Show to access bonus episodes! Bonus content includes upcoming vocabulary presented in context, recall exercises, mini quizzes, and interactive flashcards to reinforce what you’ve learned.🎧 Take it slow, embrace the process, and immerse yourself in Italian—piano piano!⏳ CHAPTERS  00:00 Chapter 1 Part 1 – English Translation with Italian  02:21 Introduction  05:34 Imperfetto – Ease of Use  07:07 How Is the Imperfetto Formed?  15:26 Italian Imperfetto vs. English Past Tense  17:31 Assignment #1  18:57 Assignment #2 – Comprehension Questions  19:59 Chapter 1 Part 2 – Italian Only  23:14 Assignment #3 – Identify 3 Uses of Imperfetto  25:51 Wrap UpPrima di iniziare, una breve nota.I’ve started an online Meetup for listeners of the podcast. Our first event, about Italian Adjective Order, is now full, so I’ve added a repeat session on Jan 20 at 8am Pacific time. You can find the event on Meetup.com by searching for Italian, Piano Piano – Community Meetup, or click here: Support the show Subscribe to my blog here. --->Leave me a voice message