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Send me a textđ¤ Interview Episode Two â A Conversation with Chiara Brambilla Teaching, Writing & Learning from MistakesâPiano PianoSupport the show â Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes.In this episode, we sit down with Chiara Brambilla, the creator of the blog SOS Italian and author of the popular SOS grammar books. Chiara teaches Italian online and shares practical tools for learners of all levelsâespecially those navigating the challenges of intermediate Italian.đ Like the podcast? Want to say thanks without signing up?You can buy me a coffee (no premium content included).Together, we explore: âď¸ How learning a language is a bit like raising a child (seriously!) âď¸ The difference between passato prossimo and passato remoto âď¸ When and why translations can actually help you learn âď¸ Tips for staying motivated and making visible progress at the B1âB2 level âď¸ A fun expression you can use the next time you feel out of placeđ The full transcript is available at https://www.welearnitalianstepbystep.comChiara also shares a free downloadable exercise to practice the imperative with pronounsâperfect for learners who want to strengthen their grammar in context.đĽ Click here to download the exercise PDF (Imperative + Pronoun Practice)If youâd like to explore more of Chiaraâs work, check out:đ Her website: sositalian.comđ Her books: SOS Italian Verbs and SOS Italian Pronominal Verbs (both include exercises)đť Her online grammar course (for A1âA2 learners): SOS Italian Grammar in Action â Diamond Planđ§ Tune in and be encouraged by a teacher whoâs helping learners all over the world growâpiano piano.âł CHAPTERS  00:00 Intro  01:50 May we speak informally?  04:20 Supporting Italian Learners as a Fellow Learner  05:41 Online Teaching and the SOS Italian Blog  07:05 Becoming a mom â a new balance  08:31 Learning Like a Child â Natural Analogies  10:19 Behind the Scenes of Our Story  10:38 Two Tenses, Two Perspectives â Telling the Past in Italian  14:24 The Usefulness of Translations in Learning Materials  16:47 The Art of Choosing What (and