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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

Listener Q&A: We answer a question about lo and ti — what they mean in Italian and how they change a sentence’s meaning.

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