Episode 11 - The Rebel Verbs: Mastering Italian's Irregular Commands

Send me a text🎧 Episode 11 - The Rebel Verbs: Mastering Italian's Irregular Commands--> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this episode <-- (Available to show supporters)In this episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano, Myra and Antonio return to the story “Le Pagine del Passato” to uncover a new set of Italian imperatives—this time, the irregular ones!After revisiting the mysterious encounter under the lamplight, they dive into real-life examples of how to use the most common irregular commands, like fa’, da’, di’, sta’, va’, sii, abbi, and vieni. Along the way, they explore how these forms work in both formal and informal situations—and even how to combine them with pronouns to say things like dimmi tutto! and non glielo dare!But that’s not all: the lesson takes a delicious turn when Paolo reappears in the kitchen, still determined to make tea… in a moka pot. Myra and Antonio step in with a role-play full of imperatives, laughter, and a few “irregular” surprises of their own.By the end of this episode, you’ll not only understand the eight most important irregular commands in Italian—you’ll also know what happens when you tell someone “Vieni qui e porta il tè!”☕ Grammar Focus: Irregular imperatives, double pronouns with commands, and -ISC verbs in the imperative 🎭 Story Connection: Messages from Beyond – Part 1B 💬 Expressions You’ll Hear:Sta’ attento! – Be careful!Abbi fiducia! – Have faith!Vieni qui! – Come here!Non giudicate prima di averlo assaggiato! – Don’t judge before you’ve tried it!Irregular or not, this episode proves that Italian commands—and even Paolo’s tea—can go down magnificently well.⏳ CHAPTERS0:00 – Intro 2:24 – Replay of Chapter 2 Part 1B 3:32 – Review of Commands in This Part of the Story 4:25 – Comprehension Q&A 5:25 – Which Command Was the Irregular One? 6:39 – Giving Commands to Loro 7:27 – Irregular Commands 9:42 – Everyday Examples of Irregular Commands 12:21 – Essere and Avere Commands 14:15 – Quick Review of Common Irregular Commands 14:55 – Irregular Venire 16:11 – Irregular Formal Commands 18:12 – Role Play Exercise 19:46 – Commands with Double Pronouns 21:14 – Negative Commands with Double Pronouns 23:08 – ISC Commands 24:57 – Pronunciation Tip: Hard vs. Soft Sounds 27:40 – How ISC Verbs Behave in Negative Commands 29:25 – Pronouns in the Negative with ISC Commands 30:32 – Noi and Voi Forms of ISC Commands 31:33 – Wrap-Up Support the showI’d love to hear your thoughts on Impariamo l’italiano piano piano!Here are a few ways you can connect with me:Read my blog here-->Leave me a voice message<-- You might even be featured on the show! Take the listener surveyJoin us on meetup!Email: [email protected] CreditsSpecial thanks to voice actor Joshua Hess for lending his voice to Impariamo l'Italiano Piano Piano. - Contact: [email protected] content © 2026 Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano