About us
This Meetup is for listeners of the podcast 'Impariamo l’italiano piano piano' and for learners of Italian who want to study the language through real episodes, stories, and explanations from the podcast, We Learn Italian Step by Step.
Based between Italy and Canada. Events are online. In these online meetups, we work through selected podcast episodes together. Each meeting focuses on:
Language you heard in the episode
Grammar points explained in context
Expressions and phrases that are easy to miss when listening alone
Time to ask questions and practice understanding and use
These are guided classes, but they are calm, supportive, and paced piano piano. The goal is not perfection, but clarity and confidence.
Classes are suitable for learners who already have some basic Italian and want to deepen their understanding through listening, discussion, and structured guidance. English is used when helpful, especially for explanations.
All meetings are held online and are based directly on podcast content, so listening to the episode beforehand is recommended.
Upcoming events
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CI or NE? Mastering Italian Pronouns + Placement (Episodes 16–18)
·OnlineOnlineIn this guided online session, we’ll work through Episodes 16, 17, and 18 of the podcast Impariamo l’italiano piano piano, focusing on one of the biggest “next level” topics in Italian: pronouns, and where they go in the sentence.
Together, we’ll look at:
- When to use ci and when to use ne
- How ci can mean “there” but also “about it” depending on the verb
- How ne replaces di + something and how it works with quantities
- How to form combined pronouns like me lo, te la, ce li, glielo
- Where these pronouns go in real sentences: before conjugated verbs, attached to infinitives, and with commands
- Why negative commands can have two correct options (and when they can’t)
The session is structured but relaxed. I’ll guide you through key examples from the episodes, pause for questions, and help you connect the grammar to real Italian usage, so it feels more natural and less like memorizing rules.
### What to do before the meetup
If possible, please listen to Episodes 16, 17, and 18 of the podcast beforehand
(this will help you get the most out of the session)
### What to bring
- Just yourself, curiosity, and your questions
- A notebook is optional, but not required
- If you are a show supporter, grab the study guide to follow along with the exercises.
- Show supporters will find the study guide here on Substack.
### Language
- Italian and English will both be used
- Explanations are in English, with Italian examples throughout
This is not an exam-prep class and not a lecture. It’s a calm, supportive space to slow down, notice patterns, and make Italian make sense piano piano.
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Past events
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