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Episode 01 - The Poetry of the Past - The Imperfetto Part 1

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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.

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🌟 Highlights:

✔️ Why l’imperfetto is perfect for setting the scene in narratives.
✔️ Three key uses: habits, ongoing actions, and background descriptions.
✔️ Examples from Mariella’s story, set in the heart of Florence.

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Even before we get into the conjugation of this melodic tense, you have the opportunity to practice with me as I provide the english version of examples and give you the opportunity to say the italian before I do.

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⏳ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro Music
02:06 Examples with Italian Translation
06:18 Introduction to Podcast
08:04 Uses for Imperfetto
12:13 Play the Story – Chapter 1 Part 1
17:07 Wrap Up and Next Steps

Never Too Late to Learn
A brief reflection inspired by Bill Monty’s Guide for Getting Older and his episode about Dame Patricia Routledge who, at 96, decided to learn Italian so she could sing an Italian opera. A beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to learn something new, pursue a passion, or follow a dream.

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