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

Myra | The Learn Italian Networkwww.buzzsprout.com

Impariamo l’italiano piano piano is a story-based podcast designed for B1 to B2 Italian language learners who want to immerse themselves in engaging narratives while strengthening their grammar and vocabulary. Novices are welcome too—because we take everything piano piano, one gentle step at a time.

Each episode unfolds through an ongoing story, allowing you to experience Italian in context, naturally reinforcing key structures like the imperfetto, passato prossimo, and congiuntivo. You’ll also get guided practice, interactive exercises, and cultural insights to help you think, speak, and write in Italian with more confidence.

With the help of Antonio, a familiar voice you'll get to know throughout the episodes, your host Myra is an instructional designer and passionate language learner who understands the challenges of mastering Italian as an adult. She has designed this podcast to help learners like you take their skills to the next level—piano piano, step by step.

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Episodes

🎤 Interview Episode 01 - Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf

Send me a text 🎤 Interview Episode One – A Conversation with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf Teaching, Learning & Staying Motivated—Piano Piano In this special interview episode, we sit down with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf, a language educator at Wellesley College and the creator of one of the most respected Italian courses on EdX. 💛 Like the podcast? You can now buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/welearnitalian Together, we explore: ✔️ The challenges and joys of...

Jun 23, 202533 min

👀 Bonus Episode 05 Preview – Vocabulary for our Interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf

Send me a text 👀 Bonus Episode 05 Preview– Vocabulary for our Interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf Vocabulary Boost for Interview Episode 01 – Preview Version 💛 Like the podcast? You can now buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/welearnitalian In this special bonus episode, we preview the vocabulary you'll hear in our interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf—creator of the renowned Italian Language and Culture course on edX. We begin with one full category: �...

Jun 17, 202510 min

Episode 06 – Reflecting on Ourselves: Reflexive Verbs in Chapter One

Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Six: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano In this episode, we dive into i verbi riflessivi —reflexive verbs that describe actions we do to or for ourselves. You’ll learn how to recognize them, how to conjugate them in the present tense and passato prossimo , and how to use them naturally in context. 💛 Like the podcast? You can now buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/welearnitalian With examples from Chapter One of our story, plus ...

Jun 10, 202536 min

👀 Bonus Episode 04 Preview – Passato Prossimo: Your Practice Power-Up! 🏋️‍♀️

Send me a text 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. We’ll review how to form the passato prossimo , warm up with a mix of essere and avere conjugations, and even tackle the tricky è vs. e pronunciation point. 🎧 Want the full episode, including irregular verb families, essential examples, and a fin...

May 27, 20258 min

Episode 05: Secrets Revealed – Passato Prossimo Part 2

Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Five : Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano In this episode, we continue exploring the passato prossimo , focusing on how to recognize when to use it in a story—and how it shifts the action forward. Through Mariella’s memories and an unexpected visit from her friend Zina, we see how past events and new discoveries intertwine. 💛 Like the podcast? You can now buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/welearnitalian 🌟 Highlights : ✔️ How ...

May 19, 202535 min

👀 Bonus Episode 03 Preview – Vocabulary for Surprises, Storms & New Directions

Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 03 Preview – Vocabulary for Surprises, Storms & New Directions Vocabulary Boost for Chapter 1 Part 4 (introduced in Podcast Episode 5) Curious about the vocabulary behind the final twists in Chapter 1? This special preview of our third bonus episode gives you early access to two thematic categories—Legal & Official Matters and Actions & Feelings—complete with contextual examples, active recall, and a playful mini quiz. ✨ Plus, enjoy a sneak peek of Ant...

May 12, 20258 min

Episode 04 - The Moment Everything Changes - Passato Prossimo Part 1

Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Four : Impariamo l’italiano piano piano - Un impegno quotidiano In this episode, we take our first deep dive into the passato prossimo , the Italian past tense used for completed actions. Whether you’re still a novice in the realm of italian past tenses or if you've been practicing for a while, this tense helps you share past experiences with clarity and precision. 💛 Like the podcast? You can now buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/welearnitalian 🌟 ...

May 05, 202538 min

👀 Bonus Episode 02 Preview – Vocabulary for Rainy Days and Heroic Tales

Send me a text 🎧 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) Before stepping into the next part of our story, join us for this special preview of Bonus Episode 02—designed to help you absorb key Italian words and phrases before they appear in the narrative. 💛 Like the podcast? You can now buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/welearnitalian 🧠 What’s In...

Apr 28, 20259 min

Episode 03 - Imperfetto in Action - The Imperfetto Part 3

Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Three : Impariamo l’italiano piano piano - Un impegno quotidiano In this episode, we continue our exploration of l’imperfetto as we follow Mariella’s journey through Florence. Through storytelling and guided practice, you’ll deepen your understanding of this essential past tense and see how it brings a narrative to life. 💛 Like the podcast? You can now buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/welearnitalian 🕰 Highlights: ✔️ A quick recap of our story so ...

Apr 21, 202533 min

Episode 02 - Crafting the Past - The Imperfetto Part 2

Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Two : Impariamo l’italiano piano piano - Un impegno quotidiano 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? You can now buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/welearnitalian 🌟 Highlights: ✔️ Why ...

Apr 14, 202530 min

👀 Bonus Episode 01 Preview – Vocabulary for Dreamers

Send me a text 🎧 Preview – Bonus Episode 01: Vocabulary for Dreamers 🌙 A sneak peek at the bonus episode that prepares you for Episode 2 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. 💛 Like the podcast? You can now buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/welearnitalian 🌟 I...

Apr 07, 202511 min

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 piano Episode 01 - The Poetry of the Past - The Imperfetto Part 1 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? You can now buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/...

Mar 31, 202523 min

Episode 00 - Welcome to Your Italian Journey (Start here 📍)

Send me a text 🎙 Welcome to We learn Italian step by step / Impariamo l’italiano piano piano Benvenuti! 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 . Exclusive access to premium content! In each episode, you’ll hear Italian in context, uncover key grammar points, and actively practice s...

Mar 24, 202529 min

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 Trailer Step 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 stor...

Mar 23, 20253 min
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