Send me a textIn this episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano, we complete one of our biggest grammar topics yet: reflexive verbs.--> Link to Post for Transcript for this episode <--This time, we explore some of the final missing pieces:✔ reciprocal verbs (ci vediamo, si salutano, ci scriviamo) ✔ how to tell the difference between reflexive and reciprocal verbs ✔ reflexive and reciprocal verbs in the imperfetto ✔ reciprocal verbs in the passato prossimo ✔ how these structures connect to forms you already know, including the gerundYou’ll learn how Italian uses the same pronouns (mi, ti, si, ci, vi) for actions we do to ourselves and actions people do to each other.Then we put everything into context with a new scene featuring Luca, Sara, and Carlo.Carlo says he’s “not studying”… but no one seems convinced.As always, you’ll hear: clear grammar explanations guided examples story-based learning a full scene replay without interruptions 🎧 Transcript, study guide, answer key, and bonus resources are available through Support the Show.Piano piano… si va lontano.⏳ CHAPTERS0:00 Pre-Introduction1:11 Introduction2:23 Reciprocal Verbs Introduced4:31 Reciprocal Verbs & The Gerund5:16 Reflexive or Reciprocal?7:06 Plural Subjects9:47 Il Riflessivo all'Imperfetto12:05 Il Riflessivo al Passato Prossimo13:11 Practice - Reciprocal Verbs Across Tenses16:09 Luca & Sara Scene Setup16:39 Scene Begins22:03 Scene Replay - No Interruptions23:23 Wrap-upLive Italian practice sessionReady to start using Italian?In this guided meetup, we’ll work through Episodes 19–23, focusing on the gerundio with examples like camminando and sto leggendo.You’ll interact with Antonio and practice step by step.👉 https://www.meetup.com/italian-piano-piano-community-meetup/events/313631277 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] content © 2026 Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano

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