Episode 13 - Adverbs of Place - Finding Your Way in Italian

Send me a text🎧 Episode 13 - dverbs of Place - Finding Your Way in Italian--> Link to Post for Study Guide and transcript for this episode <-- (Available to show supporters)Today we dive into gli avverbi di luogo — adverbs of place. These small but powerful words like qui, lì, lassù, laggiù, dentro, fuori, and dappertutto help paint a scene and make your Italian sound natural and confident.We return to our story outside the train station. The mysterious woman disappears, Zina arrives, and Antonio has very strong biscotti opinions. Then we break down adverbs of place step by step with examples and speaking practice.You'll learn how to say: • here vs there (qui/qua, lì/là) • up there/down there (lassù/laggiù) • inside/outside (dentro/fuori) • above/below (sopra/sotto) • near/far (vicino/lontano) • in front/behind (davanti/dietro) • everywhere/nowhere (dappertutto/da nessuna parte)We also explore when to use a and da with location words so you sound more like a native speaker.📚 You’ll practice: – Using adverbs of place naturally – Story-based speaking prompts – Telling someone to come here, go there, look up, wait outside, and more – Key differences like vicino vs vicino a and fuori vs fuori daNext time, we finally step into the lawyer’s office… and the mystery deepens. What did Nonna Maria leave Mariella?⏳ CHAPTERS 03:24 - What is an Adverb? 06:06 - Adverbs vs Prepositions 08:50 - Avverbi di luogo: Example 1 09:22 - Avverbi di luogo: Example 2 09:45 - Avverbi di luogo: Example 3 10:26 - Avverbi di luogo: Example 4 10:42 - Recap of Story Examples 11:48 - Essential Adverbs of Place 11:53 - Group 1: Here/There 13:51 - Practice: Group 1 14:32 - Group 2: Inside/Outside, Above/Below 18:17 - Practice: Group 2 20:32 - Group 3: Near/Far, Front/Behind 22:34 - Group 4: Everywhere/Nowhere 23:34 - Practice: Groups 3 & 4 25:59 - Combination Practice Round 1 28:21 - Combination Practice Round 2 32:48 - Wrap-up & Preview 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