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Episode 01 - The Poetry of the Past - The Imperfetto Part 1
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In this episode, we'll begin our exploration of one of Italian's most poetic and versatile tenses: lāimperfetto. Through vivid examples and storytelling, weāll uncover the beauty of this tense, used to describe past habits, ongoing actions, and background details.
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š Highlights:
āļø Why lāimperfetto is perfect for setting the scene in narratives.
āļø Three key uses: habits, ongoing actions, and background descriptions.
āļø Examples from Mariellaās story, set in the heart of Florence.
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ā³ CHAPTERS Ā
00:00 Intro Music Ā
02:06 Examples with Italian Translation Ā
06:18 Introduction to Podcast Ā
08:04 Uses for Imperfetto Ā
12:13 Play the Story ā Chapter 1 Part 1 Ā
17:07 Wrap Up and Next Steps
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