Send me a text🎤 Interview Episode One – A Conversation with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-GrafTeaching, Learning & Staying Motivated—Piano PianoSupport the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes.In this special interview episode, we sit down with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf, a language educator at Wellesley College and the creator of one of the most respected Italian courses on EdX.💛 Like the podcast? Want to say thanks without signing up?You can buy me a coffee (no premium content included).Together, we explore: ✔️ The challenges and joys of teaching Italian both in person and online ✔️ How technology—including voice recognition and A.I.—is shaping language learning ✔️ Why B1 learners often feel stuck, and how to break through the plateau ✔️ Common mistakes to focus on (and which ones to ignore) ✔️ The power of proverbs, poetry, and speaking to yourself while walking!📜 The full transcript is available at https://www.welearnitalianstepbystep.comWhether you’re just getting started or learning Italian piano piano, Professoressa Daniela shares practical advice and encouragement for every stage of the journey.📌 Don’t miss her final tip: a simple daily habit that could transform your learning.🎧 Tune in and be inspired by a teacher who’s helped thousands of learners fall in love with the Italian language.⏳ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:02 Professoressa Daniela’s Journey into Teaching 03:24 Q1 – In-Person vs Online Teaching 06:48 Q2 – Tech & AI in Language Learning 09:53 Q3 – Challenges at B1 Level 15:07 Q4 – Building Speaking Confidence 17:54 Q5 – Rote Practice Without Boredom 20:50 Q6 – Using Translation 23:29 Q7 – Regional Variations & Dialects 26:10 Q8 – Favorite Phrase & Final Advice 28:46 Wrap UpSupport the show Subscribe to my blog here. --->Leave me a voice message<--- You might even be featured on the show! I’d love to hear your thoughts on Impariamo l’italiano piano piano! Take the listener survey Email: [email protected] content © 2025 Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano

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