Italian Grammar Made Easy

Italian Grammar Made Easy

Author: Italian Matters Language: English Episodes: 238
Italian Matters presents Italian Grammar Made Easy, a practical resource for anyone who wants to move beyond simple phrases and build a proper foundation in the language. This podcast breaks down complex rules into manageable pieces, focusing on clarity and application rather than overwhelming theory. Each episode pairs an audio lesson with tangible tools, including printable reference guides and auto-graded quizzes, so you can actively test your understanding. The host provides specific action steps, turning each lesson into a clear path for progress, whether you're studying for travel, heritage, or personal enrichment. You'll find the approach systematic yet surprisingly accessible, designed to build confidence alongside competence. By integrating listening with doing, this podcast creates a structured yet flexible learning experience. Tune in for a straightforward guide through the intricacies of Italian, where grammar is presented not as a barrier, but as the essential framework for real communication. The goal is to make the process feel less like a chore and more like a rewarding puzzle, one solved piece by piece with consistent, guided effort.
Episodes
#98: Plural Nouns in Italian That Are Singular in English [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:56
While some words in Italian can be used in the same way in English, other words require a bit more attention. We cover five specific nouns in this lesson.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick guid…
#97: Italian Verbs That Do Not Use Prepositions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:02
Literally translating across languages is usually not a good idea. In this lesson, we cover verbs that do not use prepositions in Italian, while they do require prepositions in English.Start learning Italian today!1. Dow…
#96: The Prepositions "Tra/Fra" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:42
In this lesson we learn how to use the Italian prepositions “tra/fra”. These two prepositions are completely interchangeable, and their main meaning is “between” in English.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this e…
#95: The Gerund in Italian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:37
In this lesson we learn how to use the gerund. In English, this verb form ends in “-ing”. For example: reading, going, and speaking. In Italian, the gerund doesn’t change as other verb forms do, and that helps us!Start l…
#94: Seven Adjectives That Change Meaning Depending on Position [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:45
In this lesson we cover Italian adjectives that change meaning depending on their position. If they are placed before a noun they have one meaning, if they are placed after a noun the meaning completely changes.Start lea…
#93: The Preposition "In" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:42
In this intermediate-level lesson, we learn the ten main uses of the preposition “in”. Make sure to check out all the other episodes that cover the uses of Italian prepositions, with quizzes and printable guides.Start le…
#92: "Alla Fine", "Finalmente", "Infine" in Italian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:54
In this lesson, we learn the difference between three important Italian adverbs: “alla fine”, “finalmente”, and “infine”. Even though these words look and sound similar, they have different meanings and uses in Italian.S…
#91: The Preposition "Su" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:13
In this lesson, we learn the ten main uses of the preposition “su”. This preposition is often used together with definite articles, forming what we call “complex prepositions” in Italian.Start learning Italian today!1. D…
#90: Seven Expressions with the Verb "Prendere" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:00
In this intermediate-level lesson, we learn seven common expressions with the verb “prendere”, which means “to take” and “to get” in English. In most cases, these expressions can’t be literally translated into English.St…
#89: Subject Pronouns in Italian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:53
Subject pronouns are one of the first grammar topics you should learn when studying Italian. A subject pronoun is the subject of a verb, that is the person or thing performing an action.Start learning Italian today!1. Do…