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🎙 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.

With examples from Chapter One of our story, plus a few poetic detours (thanks to Antonio), this episode marks the end of the first chapter—and a major milestone in your Italian learning journey!

🌟 Highlights:

✔️ What makes a verb reflexive—and how to spot it in Italian.
 ✔️ Step-by-step conjugation of realizzarsi, chiedersi, and aprirsi in present and past tenses.
✔️ Examples from the story—and how reflexive verbs deepen meaning.
✔️ A final review with practice sentences and pronunciation support.
✔️ A preview of what’s coming next (hint: vocabulary, flashcards, and a very special guest!).

🎯 Practice Makes Perfect:
 Want to feel more confident before our upcoming interview?
 Be sure to check out Bonus Episode 04 – Vocabulary from our Interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf.

📜 Need the transcript?
 If your podcast app doesn’t show it, visit welearnitalian.buzzsprout.com to read or download the full transcript.

⏳ Chapter Markers:
0:00 Introduction – What are reflexive verbs?
4:03 Examples of Reflexive Sentences
6:09 Reflexive Pronouns Explained
6:58 How to Recognize Reflexive Verbs
7:49 How to Form Reflexive Verbs (Steps)
9:10 Conjugating an -ARE Reflexive Verb: realizzarsi
11:07 Conjugating an -ERE Reflexive Verb: chiedersi
12:52 Conjugating an -IRE Reflexive Verb: aprirsi
14:22 Sample Reflexive Sentences for Practice
17:46 Reflexive Verbs in Passato Prossimo
19:20 Steps to Form Reflexive Verbs in Passato Prossimo
21:47 Conjugating realizzarsi in Passato Prossimo
24:03 Conjugating chiedersi in Passato Prossimo
25:19 Conjugating aprirsi in Passato Prossimo
26:36 Chapter 1, Part 4 – English/Italian Translation
31:45 Wrap-up + What’s Next

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