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Learn Italian with Anna, an experienced Italian teacher. 99% in Italian, designed to help intermediate learners become fluent. You’ll improve your Italian whilst learning about Italian culture and other topics. Go to LanguaTalk.com/italianpod for an interactive transcript of each episode. If you want to support Anna's work you can download the transcript from the SHOP https://buymeacoffee.com/unastoriaitaliannapodcast/extras For lessons with Anna: https://languatalk.com/tutors/1074
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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 a ...
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With Coffee Break Italian you can learn Italian where and when it suits you. In Season 1, you'll join teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca in our 15-minute lessons, and build your confidence in the language, learning Italian from scratch. Take your learning further with Season 2 in which Mark and Francesca are joined by learner Isla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SEASON 2 COMING SOON in Spring 2025!! Stop wishing you could speak Italian... And dive right into la dolce vita! Go beyond the basics with our story-based podcast that covers the culture, idioms, grammar and vocabulary of Italy. Season 1 episodes feature a dialogue between American tourists and local Italians they meet in Rome, and then a lively roundtable with hosts Erin and Elisa. Season 2 (coming soon!) is Italian for Travelers: a Field Guide to Italy. *For full episodes and roundtables, ...
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Ciao! Welcome to Citalia’s Learn Italian podcast series. Our Learn Italian podcast is an easy and fun way of learning the Italian language in preparation for any holiday to Italy. Join our very own Clive and Romina as they teach you everything from survival phrases, right the way through to asking for dinner recommendations and buying tickets at the train station. Let’s learn Italian!
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Finally a podcast in Italian, designed for learners of Italian... 100% in slower Italian! Listen to interesting topics and learn about Italy, all while practicing your comprehension, expanding your vocabulary and improving your pronunciation! Manu Venditti, the founder of Italy Made Easy is a native Italian language lover, with a passion for helping people like you learn, improve, practice and master the Italian language. For each episode you can download the free accompanying PDF, with the ...
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World Languages Podcasting provides a podcast series in various languages for the intermediate to advanced language student to help improve language skills and knowledge of Australian culture. Each conversation is complemented with a full transcript and a page of language exercises that may be downloaded from the website www.worldlanguagespodcasting.com.
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>> Get the transcript here! Tra i tantissimi casi di cronaca nera che hanno polarizzato l’opinione pubblica italiana, quello passato alla cronaca come delitto di Cogne è senza ombra di dubbio uno dei più celebri: merito, o forse sarebbe più appropriato dire colpa, di uno degli omicidi più efferati che la cultura popolare recente ricordi. Non solo p…
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In today’s episode, we learn how to tell time in Italian. Elisa shares typical opening and closing times in Italy and why travelers should get familiar with the 24 hour clock before an Italian getaway. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our premium online course. You’ll get: A phone-friendly & cli…
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Come sempre, iniziamo dando uno sguardo alle ultime notizie. Apriamo con una discussione sulla decisione di Germania, Francia, Gran Bretagna e Stati Uniti di abolire le restrizioni sulla gittata di 70 km imposte alle armi fornite all'Ucraina. Quindi, in occasione del quinto anniversario della morte di George Floyd, rifletteremo sull’attuale stato d…
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Join Francesca and Mark for this Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! A high school student stops at a café before class, clearly troubled and reluctant to face the day ahead. As he confides in Lorenzo, we learn he’s ready to give up, but a gentle conversation may shift his course... Click here to access the premium course of Scene…
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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…
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Come sempre, la prima parte del programma è dedicata all’attualità. Iniziamo con una conversazione sul Project Esther della Heritage Foundation, nato con l’obiettivo di distruggere l’attivismo pro-palestinese negli Stati Uniti. Questo progetto afferma di contrastare l’antisemitismo, ma sembra che stia in realtà usando una posizione filo-israeliana …
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Join Francesca and Mark for this Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, a familiar face comes to the bar with an unusually cheerful spirit! He shares his new idea: renting out his city apartment as a charming summer B&B. It sounds like a great deal could be worked out with the bar. Click here to access the premium co…
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This one’s all about counting and money! Today, we learn to count from one to ten… and then all the way up to one billion. Then Elisa teaches us Italian vocabulary about money so we can spend those billions on fabulous Italian shoes and accessories. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our premium o…
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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…
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>> Get the transcript here! L’influencer e imprenditrice digitale Chiara Ferragni è indagata per truffa aggravata a causa di una presunta pubblicità ingannevole legata alla sua nuova collaborazione con Balocco, al fine di creare il pandoro “Pink Christmas”. **** **** **** Influencer and digital entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni is under investigation fo…
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Come sempre, apriamo la puntata passando in rassegna alcune delle notizie più importanti della settimana. Il primo argomento sarà la storica elezione del primo papa americano. A seguire ci occuperemo dell’opportunità offerta ai Paesi europei di accogliere scienziati statunitensi il cui lavoro è minacciato dai tagli ai finanziamenti per la ricerca v…
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Conversations at the bar typically revolve around work, even during coffee breaks. However, tonight, with the arrival of three men carrying their laptops and big plans, something unusual could be about to happen… Join Francesca and Mark for this exciting Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! Click here to access the premium course o…
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Today, we begin to connect with Italians, both formally and informally, from exchanging names and phone numbers to basic questions. Elisa also teaches us the difference between the two popular ways of saying “I’m sorry” in Italian, and when to use each one. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our p…
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La prima parte della puntata di oggi sarà dedicata all’attualità. Cominceremo parlando della decisione della Germania di classificare l'AfD come organizzazione di estrema destra. L’Ufficio federale per la protezione della Costituzione ha motivato la scelta facendo riferimento alle posizioni xenofobe del partito. Proseguiremo con un’analisi dello st…
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Join Francesca and Mark for the sixth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, the local festival season has begun and the festivities seem to attract quite a crowd. A particularly elegant couple catches everyone's attention, and their presence hints at a special evening ahead... Click here to access the premium course…
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In today’s episode, we learn how to make friends and meet new people in Italy. Elisa gives us examples of informal and formal greetings, as well as the etiquette of hugs and kisses Italian-style. You’ll learn how to say hello and goodbye, introduce yourself, ask how someone is, and show off what a wonderful, curious traveler you are! Although these…
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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 sh…
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>> Get the transcript here! Giorno per giorno dal 26 agosto 2010 vi racconto la storia di una scomparsa che è un omicidio maturato fra persone vicinissime: zia, cugina e nipote. Sabrina Misseri e Cosima Serrano oggi sono in carcere per aver ucciso Sarah Scazzi che aveva 15 anni. Finita la pena per lo zio Michele Misseri che continua a dirsi colpevo…
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Come sempre, all’inizio del programma, ci concentriamo sulle notizie più importanti di attualità. Prima di tutto parleremo delle elezioni federali che si sono svolte lunedì in Canada. La guerra commerciale avviata dal Presidente degli Stati Uniti e le minacce di annessione del Canada sono stati i temi al centro della campagna elettorale. Poi, ci so…
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Today, we tackle some do’s and don’t’s for learning and speaking Italian as a traveler. Elisa congratulates you on the extensive Italian vocabulary that you probably didn’t realize that you already know. (Bravo!) And finally, we share 25 expressions and words that EVERY traveler to Italy needs to know. But to get the most out of Italian for Travele…
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Come di consueto, nella prima parte della puntata parleremo di attualità. La prima notizia di oggi è la stessa di tutti i notiziari: la scomparsa di Papa Francesco. A seguire, ci soffermeremo sull’82° anniversario della rivolta del Ghetto di Varsavia. Nella sezione dedicata alla scienza, commenteremo uno studio che segnala attività biologica su un …
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>>> Get the transcript here! Cosa succede quando muore il Papa, dal funerale al Conclave Cosa succede quando muore il Papa? La notizia della morte di un pontefice è un evento molto delicato all'interno dei meccanismi della Chiesa Cattolica. La fine della vita del Pontefice è infatti equiparabile non solo alla dipartita di un Capo di Stato, ma alla …
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Join Francesca and Mark for the fifth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, a young woman enters the café with a latte order and a sketchpad. As she leaves, something unexpected is left behind… Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quiz…
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Our Italian adventure begins with the basics: the Italian alphabet and pronunciation. If you’re planning a trip to Italy or want to refresh the Italian you learned in college, today is step one! In today’s episode, we learn the alphabet and Elisa gives us a basic pronunciation guide for Italian so that you can begin to practice sounding out all the…
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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 l…
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Come sempre, la prima parte della trasmissione è dedicata all’attualità. Inizieremo parlando della recente intervista rilasciata dal capo dei servizi segreti russi, durante la quale ha lanciato minacce alla Polonia e ai Paesi baltici. Le sue dichiarazioni hanno suscitato preoccupazioni circa un possibile ampliamento dell’aggressione russa oltre l’U…
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>> Get the transcript here! L’evoluzione di un brand di moda spesso riflette la personalità e la visione del suo fondatore. Questo è certamente il caso della leggendaria casa di moda italiana, Versace. Fondata da Gianni Versace negli anni ’70, la storia di Versace è un viaggio affascinante attraverso l’eccentricità, la creatività audace e l’eleganz…
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Join Francesca and Mark for the fourth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, we visit the café on a Sunday. The atmosphere is usually lively, but this Sunday, something in the air feels different as a playful question catches Angelica off guard. As it turns out, the day might hold more than just the usual routine. C…
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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 th…
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Come sempre, apriamo il nostro programma con uno sguardo alle notizie di attualità. Inizieremo con la recente sentenza che ha coinvolto Marine Le Pen, la quale ha provocato reazioni e attacchi all'autorità giudiziaria da parte di leader di destra e populisti in Francia, in Europa e negli Stati Uniti. Proseguiremo con l’annuncio dell’Ungheria di vol…
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Join Francesca and Mark for the third Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, Angelica has just begun helping at the café, but it seems she’s already catching the eye of Mattia, the boy from the nearby tobacconist. However, when his boss finds out, things take an unexpected turn. As for Angelica, does she feel the sam…
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Ready to live La Dolce Vita without getting lost in grammar rules? Your favorite Italy-loving friends Elisa and Erin are back with a fresh season of episodes about the language and culture of Italy, especially for travelers! Italian for Travelers (Season 2 of the Postcards from Italy Podcast) is your go-to Italian language guide, designed especiall…
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>> Get the transcript here! Chiara Poggi è stata uccisa in casa a Garlasco il 13 agosto del 2007. Per il delitto è stato condannato il fidanzato Alberto Stasi dopo cinque gradi di giudizio. L’uomo, che dice di essere innocente, sta scontando una pena di 16 anni di reclusione ma può uscire dal carcere per lavorare ogni giorno. Dopo 18 anni però è ri…
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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 …
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Iniziamo il nostro programma con l’attualità. Il primo argomento riguarda l’aumento delle tensioni tra gli Stati Uniti e i loro alleati, a seguito delle recenti politiche e dichiarazioni dell’amministrazione Trump. Proseguiremo analizzando gli sforzi degli Stati Uniti per ostacolare le iniziative europee a favore della diversità. La lotta alla disc…
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Join us for the second episode of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, the curious barista who owns Caffè di Tulli overhears a conversation between two worried students and offers a simple suggestion that changes everything. Alongside the story, Francesca and Mark discuss interesting aspects of the vocabulary and grammar whic…
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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, use…
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Come di consueto, apriamo questa puntata con un approfondimento sui principali eventi di attualità. Inizieremo parlando delle proteste scoppiate in Turchia dopo l’arresto del sindaco di Istanbul. Cosa rappresenta questo arresto per la libertà e la democrazia in Turchia, già messe a dura prova durante l’era Erdogan? Ci sposteremo poi in Medio Orient…
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>>> Get transcript here! CULTURA ITALIANA I dialetti in tendenza, come gli idiomi regionali d'Italia stanno spopolando sui social Dal veneto al barese, i sistemi linguistici viaggiano online e trasformano la tradizione facendo il boom di visualizzazioni. Altro che lingua del passato: i dialetti oggi sono più vivi che mai, soprattutto online. **** *…
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Welcome to Scenes from the Coffee Break Café! In this first episode, we introduce you to Caffè di Tulli and to Lorenzo, the café’s enthusiastic new owner. As he settles into his role, we’re introduced to some fascinating regulars, come la signora Rachele. Pour yourself a coffee and join us for the start of this journey, where every visit to the caf…
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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—pia…
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