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We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Myra | The Learn Italian Network

40 episodes

2 days ago

Send me a text Episode 15 – Before or After? The Art of Italian Adjectives (Part B) Meaning, Emphasis, and “Bel Film” Explained In this episode, we continue our look at Italian adjective placement and explore what changes when an adjective comes before or after the noun. Building on Episode 14, Part B focuses on adjectives that change meaning depending on position, expressive and literary word order, and a listener question from Studente Saggio Paul: Why do we say bel film, but also film be...

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Send me a text Episode 15 – Before or After? The Art of Italian Adjectives (Part B) Meaning, Emphasis, and “Bel Film” Explained In this episode, we continue our look at Italian adjective placement and explore what changes when an adjective comes before or after the noun. Building on Episode 14, Part B focuses on adjectives that change meaning depending on position, expressive and literary word order, and a listener question from Studente Saggio Paul: Why do we say bel film, but also film be...

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We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Episode 15 – Before or After? The Art of Italian Adjectives (Part B)

Send me a text Episode 15 – Before or After? The Art of Italian Adjectives (Part B) Meaning, Emphasis, and “Bel Film” Explained In this episode, we continue our look at Italian adjective placement and explore what changes when an adjective comes before or after the noun. Building on Episode 14, Part B focuses on adjectives that change meaning depending on position, expressive and literary word order, and a listener question from Studente Saggio Paul: Why do we say bel film, but also film be...

3 days ago

32 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

A Conversation with Scarlett Classic - Communication, Culture, and Courage

Send me a text In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation from my guest appearance on Classic Advice with Scarlett Classic. We talk about communication, misunderstandings, and what it’s like to navigate conversations across languages, cultures, and different ways of expressing meaning. From group conversations to tone, correction, and courage, this episode explores how being understood is often less about perfect words and more about connection. ⏳ CHAPTERS 0:35 Introduction to the Inte...

1 week ago

43 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Bonus episode 12 - Voci dal Mercato - in Review - Part B

Send me a text In this bonus review episode, we return to the Italian market to focus on one of the most practical skills every learner needs: asking for the right amount of something in Italian. From flexible, gesture-based requests like un po’ di questo to precise measurements such as un etto and due etti, this episode helps you understand when Italians expect exact quantities and when approximation is perfectly natural. We also explore how to talk about slice thickness (sottile vs. spesso)...

2 weeks ago

27 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Bonus Episode 11 – Voci dal Mercato - in Review - Part A

Send me a text This bonus episode breaks down authentic Italian market language: how to say “I’m last,” how to respond when a clerk switches to English, how to ask for a bag, and how to keep your conversation going in Italian. We revisit real moments from the panetteria, clarify useful expressions, and explore four types of responses Italy-learners can use in everyday situations. Antonio adds his signature commentary, and some important “bella figura” insights. In the next episode, we’ll step...

3 weeks ago

28 minutes

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Bonus Episode 10 - Through the Italian Market Stalls: A Morning Among the Vendors

Send me a text 🎙 Bonus Episode 10 - A Morning at the Market | Real Italian Listening Practice Welcome to a special bonus episode! View this episode as a video onYouTube here. https://youtu.be/B0vxoBZrkKE If you'd like the transcript in a clean, readable format, you can find it in the Substack post for this episode, and you’ll also find the version with English translation there 👉 Click here to view my blog post on Substack Today I’m taking you with me to a weekly mercato in Northern Italy, wh...

1 month ago

19 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Episode 14 - Before or After? Part A - The Art of Italian Adjectives

Send me a text Episode 14 – Before or After? The Art of Italian Adjectives (Part A) Podcast: We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano Why does Italian sometimes say una donna anziana but un lungo cappotto scuro? Why la prossima fermata but una sedia comoda? And what’s the difference between bel film and film bellissimo? In this first part of our two-episode exploration of Italian adjective placement, we look at the foundational rules—the ones that help everything else ...

1 month ago

30 minutes

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👀 Bonus Episode 09 Preview – Shadows, Figures, and Hidden Voices – Chap 2 Part 2

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 08 Preview – Shadows, Figures, and Hidden Voices – Chap 2 Part 2 In this preview, we take the first steps into Chapter 2, Part 2 of Le Pagine del Passato. Strange meetings in the city, elegant streets, and hidden voices set the atmosphere. You’ll hear: 🏙️ Category 1: City & Places with words like avvocato, pareti, raffinate, and centro città. 💡 Contextual stories, active recall, and a mini quiz to test yourself. In the full version of this bonus episo...

1 month ago

8 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Episode 13 - Adverbs of Place - Finding Your Way in Italian

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 13 - Here, There, and Everywhere - Finding Your Way in Italian Today we dive into gli avverbi di luogo — adverbs of place. These small but powerful words like qui, lì, lassù, laggiù, dentro, fuori, and dappertutto help paint a scene and make your Italian sound natural and confident. We return to our story outside the train station. The mysterious woman disappears, Zina arrives, and Antonio has very strong biscotti opinions. Then we break down adverbs of place step by ...

1 month ago

38 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Bonus Episode 08 Preview - Dove si trova il pacco? – A Neighborly Mystery of Italian Commands

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 8 Preview - Dove si trova il pacco? – A Neighborly Mystery of Italian Commands Elena’s package has disappeared, and the clock is ticking before her nonna’s birthday! Follow the mystery from the very beginning in this preview of our newest Power Up story. In the full version, you’ll practice all types of Italian commands (formal, informal, reflexive, negative, irregular, and with pronouns!) across four scenes, each with guided review and a replay. 👉...

2 months ago

7 minutes

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Episode 12 - Trust Yourself… or Don’t! – Italian Negative Reflexive Commands in Action

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 12 - Trust Yourself… or Don’t! – Italian Negative Reflexive Commands in Action In this episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano, we return to Le Pagine del Passato, where Mariella meets a mysterious woman who tells her, “Fidati del tuo istinto.” But what if she wanted to say the opposite - “Non ti fidare”? We’ll explore how Italian forms negative reflexive commands, discover when to use non ti riposare instead of riposati, and review how pro...

2 months ago

20 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Episode 11 - The Rebel Verbs: Mastering Italian's Irregular Commands

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 11 - The Rebel Verbs: Mastering Italian's Irregular Commands In this episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano, Myra and Antonio return to the story “Le Pagine del Passato” to uncover a new set of Italian imperatives—this time, the irregular ones! After revisiting the mysterious encounter under the lamplight, they dive into real-life examples of how to use the most common irregular commands, like fa’, da’, di’, sta’, va’, sii, abbi, and vieni. Along the way, they ex...

2 months ago

32 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Episode 10 - Gentle Orders and Friendly Advice

Send me a text Episode 10 – Gentle Orders, Friendly Advice: Forming the Imperativo 🎧 Episode 10 – Gentle Orders, Friendly Advice Podcast: We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano In this episode, we step deeper into the imperativo—Italian commands that can sound sharp, polite, or even affectionate depending on how they’re used. With Antonio (always ready to “command”), Paolo (ever the critic), and Myra guiding the way, we explore: How to form regular imperativo with -...

2 months ago

36 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Episode 9 - From Orders to Invitations: Introducing the Italian Imperativo

Send me a text 🎧 Episode 9 - From Orders to Invitations: Introducing the Italian Imperativo We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano Welcome to Chapter 2! In this episode, we dive into one of Italian's most direct and practical verb forms: l'imperativo - the command form. But don't worry, Italian commands aren't all about shouting orders. They can be polite invitations, caring advice, or urgent instructions depending on the context. We start with eight everyday command...

3 months ago

21 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

👀 Bonus Episode 07B Preview - Italian Emotions, Shadows, and Sudden Turns

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 07B Preview – Emotions, Shadows, and Sudden Turns – Chap 2 Part 1 In Bonus Episode 7A, we already opened the door to Chapter 2 with two free categories of vocabulary. Now, in this short preview of 7B, Antonio steps in with his usual energy… and even takes a little initiative of his own. You’ll get a taste of the atmosphere that sets the scene for Chapter 2, along with Antonio’s unexpected announcement about sharing part of the bonus content with everyone. But th...

3 months ago

2 minutes

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🛠️ Bonus Episode 07A - Emotions, Shadows, and Sudden Turns - Chap 2 Part 1

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 07A – Emotions, Shadows, and Sudden Turns – Chap 2 Part 1 In this first half of our vocabulary gateway into Chapter 2: Mysterious Encounters at the Station, we begin exploring the words that set the scene. Together with Antonio, we look at the first two categories you will need to follow the suspense: --> Vocabulary Flashcards <-- 🌧️ Category 1: Weather & Environment – from vento and pioggia to ombre on the marciapiede. 💓 Category 2: Emotions & ...

3 months ago

16 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Mini Episode 07 – The Moment It Happened: Passato Prossimo in Action

Send me a text 🎙 Welcome to We learn Italian step by step / Impariamo l’italiano piano pian 🎧 Mini Episode 07 – The Moment It Happened: Passato Prossimo in Action In this mini episode, we take a closer look at how the passato prossimo works on its own and alongside the imperfetto. First, we review the building blocks of the tense and practice with verbs drawn from Chapter 1 of our story. Then we expand with a few new verbs and see how quick “snapshots” of completed action ca...

3 months ago

9 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Mini Episode 6 – Maybe, If Only, Hopefully… Magari! An Italian Language Journey

Send me a text 🎙 Welcome to We learn Italian step by step / Impariamo l’italiano piano piano 🎧 Mini Episode 6 – Maybe, If Only, Hopefully… Magari! An Italian Language Journey Ciao a tutti, e bentornati! Welcome back to another mini episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano - the podcast where we take things step by step, slowly but surely. In today’s episode, we’re going to look at a little word that’s been teased for a while now; magari. Then we’ll roll up our sleeves with anot...

4 months ago

12 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Mini Episode 04 – Regular Verbs in the Imperfetto: Conjugations & Clues

Send me a text In this mini episode, we shine the spotlight on regular verbs in the imperfetto. Together, we’ll walk through new examples from all three verb groups (-are, -ere, and -ire), practice their conjugations, and see how they flow naturally in everyday sentences. But it’s not just about charts and endings. Antonio also brings along a few playful riddles to test your memory. Can you guess the right verb in the imperfetto? Pause, think, and then check yourself against Antonio’s answers...

4 months ago

16 minutes

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Mini Episode 3 - From Wolves to Formal You in Everyday Italian

Send me a text 🎧 Mini Episode 3 – From Wolves to Formal You in Everyday Italian In this mini episode, we revisit three everyday Italian expressions that popped up in Episode 2 of our story - each one revealing something unique about how Italians communicate. You’ll learn: How Italians wish you good luck with In bocca al lupo!What una bella sfida really means (hint: it's more than just a “beautiful challenge”)Why che mi racconti di bello? is a friendly way to say “What’s new?” — and when not t...

4 months ago

20 minutes

We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

Mini Episode 02 – Small Italian Words with Big Reactions

Send me a text 🎧Mini Episode 2 – Small Italian Words with Big Reactions: “Come on!”, “What’s wrong?”, “Whatever.” Featuring: Dai, su! – Che c’è? – Va be… What do you say in Italian when someone’s stalling, being dramatic, or just not listening? In this short episode, we’ll unpack three everyday expressions: Dai, su! (Come on!), Che c’è? (What’s wrong?), and Va be… (Whatever.). All drawn from Episode 1 of the podcast — and all worth adding to your spoken Italian. ✨ Want to participate? ...

5 months ago

8 minutes