FREE WORKSHEET PACK
Turn the podcast into a real lesson
Listening is the first step. Get a free starter pack of printable worksheets based on selected episodes — they help you check what you understood and actually use the new words:
- Listening comprehension exercises
- Chunks and vocabulary matching — the phrases Italians really say
- The key vocabulary of the episode
- A summary gap-fill to retell the story in your own words
How to learn Italian with the podcast
1. Listen
Pick an episode about a real topic — coffee culture, Puglia, one-euro houses — and listen in slow, clear Italian.
2. Read along
Open the episode page and follow the full transcript. Key words are in bold and explained in simple Italian.
3. Practice
Practice with the free worksheet pack, based on selected episodes: listening questions, vocabulary matching and a summary to complete.
All episodes
Newest first. Open an episode for the audio, the full transcript and the key vocabulary.
Ep. 16 — L’autunno in Italia: sagre, castagne e vendemmia | Slow Italian Podcast
How do Italians live autumn? Sagre, vendemmia, caldarroste and seasonal food in this A2–B1 slow Italian podcast with free transcript and vocabulary.
Ep. 15 — La dolce vita esiste davvero? | Slow Italian Podcast
Does la dolce vita really exist? I share everyday life in Rome — Sunday lunches, small pleasures and real challenges. Slow Italian with transcript, A2–B1.
Ep. 14 — Cos’è una piazzetta e come migliorare il tuo italiano parlato | Slow Italian Podcast
What is a piazzetta, and why does it matter so much in Italian life? Discover the story behind the name of this podcast. Slow Italian with transcript, A2–B1.
Ep. 13 — Il boom del vintage in Italia: moda, mercatini e sostenibilità | Slow Italian Podcast
Vintage and second-hand shopping are booming in Italy — from Vinted to Rome’s Porta Portese market. Slow Italian with transcript, A2–B1.
Ep.12 — Il segreto per imparare il vocabolario italiano | Podcast in Slow Italian
Why do learners know so many words but still struggle to speak? Learn Italian vocabulary in chunks: natural, ready-to-use phrases. Slow Italian, A2–B1.
Ep.11 — Perché in Sardegna si vive così a lungo? | Podcast in Slow Italian
Why do people in Sardinia live so long? A trip to one of the world’s Blue Zones, in slow, clear Italian with transcript. Level A2–B1.
Ep.10 —L’estate è sacra in Italia —Podcast in Slow Italian
Why summer is sacred for Italians — not just a season but a way of life. Slow Italian with transcript, A2–B1.
Ep.9 —Cosa vedere in Puglia: mare, trulli e cucina | Piazzetta Italiana —Podcast in Slow Italian
What to see in Puglia: the sea, the trulli and the food, told in slow, clear Italian with transcript. Level A2–B1.
Ep.8 — Italiano fuori dall’Italia — Piazzetta Italiana—Podcast in Easy Italian
Where in the world is Italian spoken? From Switzerland to places you’d never guess — a slow Italian episode with transcript. Level A2–B1.
Frequently asked questions
What level is Piazzetta Italiana for?
A2–B1: lower-intermediate and intermediate learners. If you know the basics and want to understand real, everyday Italian, it’s for you. Advanced beginners can follow along with the transcript.
Is the podcast free?
Yes. All episodes are free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube, and every transcript is free on this site.
Where can I find the transcripts?
Open any episode above: each episode page has the audio, the full Italian transcript and the key vocabulary.
How often do new episodes come out?
A new episode comes out every two weeks.
Is the podcast only in Italian?
Yes. The episodes are entirely in Italian, spoken slowly and clearly. New or difficult words are explained in simple Italian, so you learn without translating.
What’s in the free worksheet pack?
A free starter pack of printable worksheets based on selected episodes: listening exercises, chunks and vocabulary matching, key verbs and a summary gap-fill. Sign up here and they arrive in your inbox.