Piazzetta Italiana - A Podcast in Slow Italian

Serena Capilli

Learn Italian naturally with Piazzetta Italiana — a slow Italian podcast hosted by Serena Capilli, Italian teacher and author. Each episode takes you inside real Italian culture: food, art, history, travel, and everyday life — in simple, clear Italian you can actually understand. Perfect for A2 and B1 learners. A transcript and key vocabulary are included in every episode description. One episode at a time, one piazza at a time. 🇮🇹

Any questions? Scrivimi a ciao@italianpills.com

All transcripts on my website: https://italianpills.com/italian-language-podcast/

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10 episodes
Updated July 30

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July 30 · 5 min
Ep. 10 | L'estate è sacra in Italia | Slow Italian Podcast
🎧 Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://italianpills.com/piazzetta-ep-10⁠/ 💗 My books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://italianpills.com/learn-italian-short-stories/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piazzetta-italiana-podcast.subscribepage.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✉️ Say hello: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ciao@italianpills.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ───────────────────────── Learn Italian with this Slow Italian Podcast! In this episode of Piazzetta Italiana, you'll discover what summer in Italy is really like: a season of holidays, relaxation, long days, and everyday traditions. This episode is entirely in slow, clear Italian, making it perfect for A2 and B1 Italian learners who want to improve their Italian listening skills, expand their vocabulary, and understand authentic spoken Italian. Listening to Slow Italian is one of the best ways to improve your listening comprehension, learn useful everyday expressions, and become more confident speaking and understanding Italian naturally. 🇮🇹 Piazzetta Italiana is an Italian podcast designed for upper-beginner and intermediate learners who want to learn Italian through authentic language, culture, and everyday life.
July 14 · 7 min
Ep. 9 | Puglia: cosa vedere in Puglia — mare, trulli e cucina | Piazzetta Italiana | Slow Italian Podcast
Questo episodio prende ispirazione dall'ultimo numero della mia rivista: Piazzetta Italiana Magazine. No.7. Trovate informazioni sul mio magazine QUI: 🎧 Transcript dell'episodio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: QUI 📚 Le mie letture graduate per tutti i livelli: QUI 📩 Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piazzetta-italiana-podcast.subscribepage.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✉️ Scrivimi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ciao@italianpills.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In questo episodio di Piazzetta Italiana — il mio podcast in Slow Italian — vi porto in Puglia: una terra bellissima, ricca di storia, arte e paesaggi, mozzafiato. 🌊🇮🇹 Improve your Italian listening skills while discovering Puglia and its beauty. #slowitalian #learnitalian #italianpodcast #italianlistening #linguaitaliana #easyitalian #piazzettaitaliana#italianforbeginners #puglia #visitpuglia
July 1 · 6 min
Ep. 8 | Italiano fuori dall'Italia | Slow Italian Podcast
🎧 Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://italianpills.com/piazzetta-ep-8/ 💗 My books: ⁠⁠⁠https://italianpills.com/learn-italian-short-stories/⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://piazzetta-italiana-podcast.subscribepage.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✉️ Say hello: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ciao@italianpills.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ───────────────────────── Did you know that Italian is spoken by over 85 million people worldwide — and many of them don't live in Italy? In this episode of Piazzetta Italiana — the Slow Italian Podcast — we travel the world to discover where Italian is spoken outside Italy. From Croatia to Malta, from Brazil to Australia — Italian has travelled further than you think. 🇮🇹 Listen in slow, clear Italian and improve your listening skills while learning new vocabulary in context. Perfect for all upper-beginner and intermediate learners who want to sound more natural and understand modern Italian Italy. #slowitalian #learnitalian #italianpodcast #italianforbeginners #italianculture #piazzettaitaliana #learnitalianonline #italylover #italianlearning #slowitalianpodcast
June 17 · 5 min
Ep. 7 | La città italiana dove si vive meglio | Easy Italian Podcast
🎧 Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://italianpills.com/podcast-ep-7/ 💗 My books: ⁠⁠https://italianpills.com/learn-italian-short-stories/⁠⁠ 📩 Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://piazzetta-italiana-podcast.subscribepage.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✉️ Say hello: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ciao@italianpills.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ───────────────────────── Every year, Italy publishes a ranking of the cities with the best quality of life. In this episode, I’ll take you to Trento, the city ranked number one in 2025, using simple, clear, and natural Italian. 🇮🇹 Learn Italian naturally. Listen to slow, easy Italian and improve your listening skills while learning new vocabulary and grammar in context. Perfect for all upper-beginner and intermediate learners who want to sound more natural and understand modern Italian Italy.
June 3 · 10 min
Ep. 6 | Sei Curiosità su Roma | Slow Italian Podcast
🎧 Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://italianpills.com/podcast-ep-6/ 📩 Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://piazzetta-italiana-podcast.subscribepage.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💗 My graded readers: https://italianpills.com/learn-italian-short-stories/ ✉️ Say hello: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ciao@italianpills.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ───────────────────────── In this episode, we’ll explore Rome, the capital of Italy and the city I’m lucky to call home. Through six interesting facts about Rome’s history, culture, and daily life, you’ll discover what makes this city so unique while improving your Italian listening skills. 🇮🇹 Learn Italian naturally. Listen to slow, easy Italian and improve your listening skills while learning new vocabulary and grammar in context. Perfect for all intermediate learners who want to sound more natural and understand real Italian culture.
May 18 · 7 min
Ep. 5 | Il Lago di Como | Slow Italian Podcast
🎧 Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://italianpills.com/podcast-ep-5/ 📩 Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://piazzetta-italiana-podcast.subscribepage.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Based on pages 7-14 of Piazzetta Italiana Magazine N.6 ⁠⁠https://italianpills.gumroad.com⁠⁠⁠ 💗 My graded readers: https://italianpills.com/learn-italian-short-stories/ ✉️ Say hello: ⁠⁠⁠ciao@italianpills.com⁠⁠⁠ ───────────────────────── This episode is about one of the most beautiful places in Italy — if not the world: Lake Como. What makes it so special? Find out in this episode in easy and slow Italian. Great for all beginner and intermediate learners. 🇮🇹 Learn Italian naturally. Listen to slow, clear Italian and improve your listening skills while learning new vocabulary and grammar in context. Perfect for beginner and intermediate learners who want to sound more natural and understand real Italian culture.
May 6 · 9 min
Ep. 4 | Le case a 1 euro in Italia | Slow Italian Podcast
🎧 Transcript⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://italianpills.com/podcast-ep-4/⁠ 📩 Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://piazzetta-italiana-podcast.subscribepage.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚My graded readers : https://italianpills.com/learn-italian-short-stories/ 📚 Based on page 22-23 of Piazzetta Italiana Magazine N.5/2026 ⁠⁠https://italianpills.gumroad.com⁠⁠ ✉️ say hello: ⁠⁠ciao@italianpills.com⁠⁠ ───────────────────────── Do you know that you can buy a house in Italy for just one euro? In this episode of Piazzetta Italiana — the Slow Italian Podcast — we find out the truth behind Italy's famous "one euro houses." Are they really a bargain? Let's find it out! 🇮🇹 Learn Italian naturally. Listen to slow, clear Italian and improve your listening skills while learning new vocabulary and grammar in context. Perfect for beginner and intermediate learners who want to sound more natural and understand real Italian culture.
April 28 · 8 min
Ep. 3 | Lavorare da casa: libertà o stress? | Slow Italian Podcast
🎧 Transcript⁠ https://italianpills.com/podcast-ep-3/ 📩 Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠ https://piazzetta-italiana-podcast.subscribepage.io⁠⁠⁠ 📚 My graded readers: https://italianpills.com/learn-italian-short-stories/ 📚 Based on page 17 of Piazzetta Italiana Magazine N.5/2026 ⁠https://italianpills.gumroad.com⁠ ✉️ say hello: ⁠ciao@italianpills.com⁠ ───────────────────────── Did you know that when Italians say "fare smart working" they mean working remotely? In this episode of Piazzetta Italiana — the Slow Italian Podcast — we explore the pros and cons of working from home. Is it "libertà" or "stress"? 🇮🇹 Learn Italian naturallyListen to slow, clear Italian and improve your listening skills while learning new vocabulary and grammar in context. Perfect for beginner and intermediate learners who want to sound more natural and understand real Italian culture.
April 26 · 7 min
Ep. 2 | Chi era Caravaggio? | Slow Italian Podcast
🎧 Transcript: https://italianpills.com/podcast-ep-2/ 📚 Based on page 29 of Piazzetta Italiana Magazine N.6/2026 https://italianpills.gumroad.com⁠ 📚 My graded readers: ⁠https://italianpills.com/learn-italian-short-stories/⁠ 📩 Newsletter ⁠https://piazzetta-italiana-podcast.subscribepage.io⁠ ✉️ Say hello: ciao@italianpills.com ───────────────────────── Who was Caravaggio? Un genio o un criminale' In this episode of Piazzetta Italiana — the Podcast in Slow Italian — we discover the extraordinary and troubled life of one of Italy's most famous painters. Why did he revolutionise Italian art? Why did he have to flee Rome? 🇮🇹 Listen in slow, clear Italian and improve your listening skills while discovering real Italian art and history. Perfect for A1, A2 and B1 learners.
April 23 · 7 min
Ep. 1 | Perché il caffè è così importante in Italia? | Slow Italian Podcast
🎧 Transcript https://italianpills.com/podcast-ep-1 📩 Newsletter ⁠⁠https://piazzetta-italiana-podcast.subscribepage.io⁠⁠ 📚 Based on page 17 of Piazzetta Italiana Magazine N.6/2026 https://italianpills.gumroad.com 📚 My graded readers on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Qm54C4 ✉️ say hello: ciao@italianpills.com ───────────────────────── Did you know that Italy doesn’t actually produce coffee beans?And yet, coffee is at the heart of Italian culture. Why? 🇮🇹 Learn Italian naturallyListen to slow, clear Italian and improve your listening skills while learning new vocabulary and grammar in context. Perfect for beginner and intermediate learners who want to sound more natural and understand real Italian culture.