Sottofondo: Learn Italian in the Background

Sottofondo: Learn Italian in the Background
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Remember how you learned your first language? Nobody gave you a grammar book. You just heard words, again and again, while life happened around you. Sottofondo brings that back. "Sottofondo" is Italian for "background," and that's exactly where this show belongs: behind your morning coffee, your commute, your workout, your evening dishes. Every episode works the same way: English, a short pause, then Italian from a native voice. Ten minutes, one topic, no effort required. Leave it playing and let your ears do the learning. If you want a boost, say the Italian out loud in the pause.

  1. 6d ago

    A1 Where Things Are: 78 Sentences | Learn Italian

    Learn to say where things are in Italian with 78 simple listen-and-repeat sentences, from "La banca è qui" to "C'è una farmacia qui vicino?" Perfect for A1 beginners, this episode helps you ask for and understand locations with clear English prompts and natural Italian. Level A1 · Sentences · Where Things Are How it works: hear the English, use the pause to say it in Italian, then hear the Italian and repeat it out loud.

  2. Oct 11

    A1 Asking For Directions: 96 Phrases | Learn Italian

    Lost in Italy and can't find the station? Repeat after us as you practice 96 essential Italian phrases like "Dov'è la fermata?", "sempre dritto", and "a destra" until asking for directions feels natural. Level A1 · Phrases · Asking For Directions How it works: hear the English, use the pause to say it in Italian, then hear the Italian and repeat it out loud.

  3. Oct 11

    A1 Places in Town: 107 Words | Learn Italian

    Ready to find your way around an Italian town? Listen, repeat, and learn 107 beginner-friendly words for places like la scuola, il parco, la piazza, and il museo in this A1 English-to-Italian episode. Level A1 · Words · Places in Town How it works: hear the English, use the pause to say it in Italian, then hear the Italian and repeat it out loud.

  4. Oct 10

    A1 Talking About Family: 78 Sentences | Learn Italian

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  5. Oct 10

    A1 Food and Drink: 109 Words | Learn Italian

    Ready to order your first coffee in Italy? In this A1 English-to-Italian listen-and-repeat episode, you'll practice 109 words about food and drink, from l'acqua and il caffè to la pizza and il formaggio. Level A1 · Words · Food and Drink How it works: hear the English, use the pause to say it in Italian, then hear the Italian and repeat it out loud.

  6. Oct 10

    A1 Review: 104 Words | Learn Italian

    Review 104 essential Italian words in one easy listen-and-repeat session, from il paesaggio and la chiesa to chiamare and l'appuntamento. Perfect for A1 learners, this episode helps you hear, say, and remember each word with confidence. Level A1 · Words · Review How it works: hear the English, use the pause to say it in Italian, then hear the Italian and repeat it out loud.

  7. Oct 9

    A1 Family and People: 99 Words | Learn Italian

    Meet your Italian family in 99 simple words as you listen, repeat, and learn how to say mamma, papà, io, tu, and more. Perfect for A1 beginners, this episode helps you speak about the people in your life with confidence. Level A1 · Words · Family and People How it works: hear the English, use the pause to say it in Italian, then hear the Italian and repeat it out loud.

  8. Oct 9

    A1 Introducing Yourself: 97 Phrases | Learn Italian

    Learn to say who you are in Italian with 97 simple phrases, from "mi chiamo" and "piacere mio" to "sono studente" and "ho una sorella." Listen, repeat after each English prompt, and build the confidence to introduce yourself at your first real conversation. Level A1 · Phrases · Introducing Yourself How it works: hear the English, use the pause to say it in Italian, then hear the Italian and repeat it out loud.

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Remember how you learned your first language? Nobody gave you a grammar book. You just heard words, again and again, while life happened around you. Sottofondo brings that back. "Sottofondo" is Italian for "background," and that's exactly where this show belongs: behind your morning coffee, your commute, your workout, your evening dishes. Every episode works the same way: English, a short pause, then Italian from a native voice. Ten minutes, one topic, no effort required. Leave it playing and let your ears do the learning. If you want a boost, say the Italian out loud in the pause.

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