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.7 — La città italiana dove si vive meglio — Piazzetta Italiana—Podcast in Slow Italian
Which Italian city has the best quality of life? Discover the winner of Italy’s famous yearly ranking, in slow Italian with transcript. Level A2–B1.
Ep.6 — 6 Curiosità su Roma — Piazzetta Italiana —Podcast in Slow Italian
Six curiosities about Rome that most visitors never hear about, told in slow, clear Italian with transcript. Level A2–B1.
Ep.5 — Il Lago di Como— Piazzetta Italiana —Podcast in Slow Italian
Discover Lake Como and why so many people fall in love with it, in slow, clear Italian with transcript. Level A2–B1.
Ep.4 — Le case a 1 euro in Italia — Piazzetta Italiana —Podcast in Slow Italian
Houses for 1 euro in Italy: how they work and what you should know, explained in slow Italian with transcript. Level A2–B1.
Ep.3 — Lavorare da casa. Libertà o stress? — Piazzetta Italiana Podcast in Slow Italian
Working from home: freedom or stress? A slow Italian episode about remote work and everyday life, with transcript. Level A2–B1.
Ep.2 — Chi era Caravaggio? Genio o criminale? Piazzetta Italiana Podcast — in Slow Italian
Who was Caravaggio — genius or criminal? The life of Italy’s most rebellious painter, in slow Italian with transcript. Level A2–B1.
Ep. 1 — Perché il caffè è così importante in Italia? | Slow Italian Podcast
Why is coffee so important in Italy? Habits, rules and rituals of the Italian caffè, in slow, clear Italian 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.