Episode 12 - Trust Yourself… or Don’t! – Italian Negative Reflexive Commands in Action

Send me a text🎧 Episode 12 - Trust Yourself… or Don’t! – Italian Negative Reflexive Commands in Action--> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this episode <-- (Available to show supporters)In this episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano, we return to Le Pagine del Passato, where Mariella meets a mysterious woman who tells her, “Fidati del tuo istinto.” But what if she wanted to say the opposite - “Non ti fidare”?We’ll explore how Italian forms negative reflexive commands, discover when to use non ti riposare instead of riposati, and review how pronouns shift position in negative imperatives. Along the way, we’ll revisit common commands and  compare formal and informal forms.By the end, you’ll feel more confident recognizing and using negative reflexive commands - and ready to put them into practice in real contexts.✨ Coming up next: In our upcoming Bonus Power Up story, Il Pacco Misterioso – Parte 1 e 2, you’ll join Elena, Chiara, and Marco as they try to solve the mystery of a missing package,  while putting all the command forms you’ve learned into action. It’s a lively, real-world story full of useful vocabulary, natural Italian, and everyday expressions to reinforce everything we’ve studied so far.⏳ CHAPTERS0:00 Intro0:26 Le Pagine del Passato – Capitolo Due Part 1b (Full Translation)4:20 Welcome to Episode 125:54 Review Formation of Negative Commands6:12 Practice Negative Informal Commands6:48 Review Negative Formal Commands7:38 Review Reflexive Commands8:20 Negative Reflexive Commands with Pronouns10:25 Story Connection11:06 Practice with Negative Reflexive Commands13:52 Flexibility of Reflexive Pronoun Positioning16:53 Intro to Bonus Power Up Story 18:30 Wrap-upSupport 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] content © 2026 Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano