Episode 29 - Vivendo e imparando – Everyday Expressions with the Gerundio

Send me a textEpisode 29 closes out the gerundio topic with one more journey through Chapter 3, Part 4 of Le Pagine del Passato; first in Italian only, then together in English and Italian.--> Link to Post for Study Guide and Transcript for this episode <--After the story, we look at a lighter side of the gerundio: the everyday expressions that show up in natural speech long before most learners realize what they are. Vivendo e imparando. Sto solo scherzando. Prendendola a ridere.We also look at when Italian doesn't reach for the gerundio at all,and why learners who translate too directly from English can end up sounding slightly off.This is the final episode of the gerundio arc. The transcript, Study Guide, and Answer Key for Episodes 24 to 29 are available in the Substack post for this episode. By clicking Support the Show in your podcast app, you get access to all companion materials across the series; transcripts, study guides, answer keys, and interactive flashcards.--> Link to Post for Study Guide and Transcript for this episode <-- 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