Italiano a Modo mio

About Italiano a Modo mio

This is a somewhat special space, dedicated to those who are learning Italian, but doing it in their own way, following their own rhythm and style. If you are an introverted, reflective person, and you always find an opportunity to learn something new, then you are in the right place. I am Cristina and this is Italian in my own way (Italiano a Modo mio)!

Publisher

Italiano con Cristina

Category

education

Language

it

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jul 2025

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

70 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   70. Finché avremo dubbi e speranze: indagine (semi-seria) sul congiuntivo italiano

   [B1/B2] Everyone says the Italian subjunctive is slowly dying—too complicated, too academic, and constantly ignored in fast, everyday speech. Yet, as long as human beings experience doubts, fears, and hopes, how could the grammatical voice of our inner world ever truly disappear? In today's episode of Italiano a modo mio, we step away from standard grammar lessons to explore il congiuntivo through a rainy-day murder mystery set in Rome's Piazza Navona—complete with an interactive listening challenge where you put on your headphones and become the detective. In this episode, we will cover:🧠 The Psychology of Grammar: Why the subjunctive is not the mood of objective reality, but the language of everything we carry in our heads and hearts—opinions, uncertainties, desires, and fears. 🇮🇹 Real Spoken Italian vs. The Rules: Meet three classic Italian "suspects" and explore the mistakes even native speakers make in daily life, from "credo che è" to "se lo sapevo, non venivo" (periodo ipotetico dell'irrealtà), all the way to the Fantozzi-style hypercorrections "vadi" and "venghi". 🕵️♀️ The Witnesses of the Subjunctive: How personified emotions and conjunctions—la Speranza, il Dubbio, la Paura, the twins Benché and Sebbene, and young Prima Che—naturally call the subjunctive to life. 📝 The Commissioner's Case File & Listening Game: A calm, focused audio challenge to spot all 17 correct subjunctives hidden in the story, followed by a clear 8-point summary of when to use it. ✨ THE INTROVERT CHECK-IN: No need to write a complex sentence today! Simply drop the number of subjunctives you managed to count in the comments, and add just one name in Italian to tell me which character from today's story you relate to the most right now: la Speranza, il Dubbio, la Paura, or the anxious ragionier Bertolotti? LINKS:✨ DISCOVER YOUR LEARNING STYLE:My website is back online! I am developing a new project that combineslearning Italian with self-discovery. I've prepared a short 5-minutepersonality test and I really need your help to try it out. Thank you somuch to everyone who takes it! 🙏 👉 Take the test here: https://cristinaitalianvoice.com/italian-dna-test/ CONTACT: cristinaitalianvoice@gmail.com Website: cristinaitalianvoice.comItalki: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7072536Etsy: https://uncaffeinitaliano.etsy.com If you feel like buying me a coffee ☕: https://ko-fi.com/cristinaitalianvoice #ItalianoAModoMio #ItalianPodcast #LearnItalian #italianlanguage#ItalianForIntroverts #IntrovertProblems #SlowLearning#ReflectiveLearner #italianoperstranieri #intermediateitalian

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   69. Il disagio dello small talk: perché odiamo le chiacchiere da bar.

   [B1/B2] Have you ever felt awkward in an elevator or waiting room, staring blankly to avoid talking to strangers? In this episode, we tackle one of the most dreaded situations for introverts: small talk and empty conversations.In today's episode of Italiano a modo mio, we step away from standard grammar lessons to explore the art of Italian "convenevoli", awkward social situations, and the essential phrases you need to survive small talk. In this episode, we will cover: 🧠 The Psychology of Discomfort: Why we often hate talking about the weather or soccer at the bar, and how a lack of shared interests leaves us speechless. 🇮🇹 The Post Office Experience: Discover why the Italian post office is like free theater, where people complain or look for accomplices to vent about their personal problems. 🎭 Clichés and Small Talk: We analyze the dynamics of small talk and simulate a realistic dialogue, from the classic "si tira avanti" to fake promises like "organizziamo una pizza". 🤝 Italian Physicality: How hugs, handshakes, and pats on the back are essential elements in our culture to compensate for empty words. ✨ THE INTROVERT CHECK-IN:Today we are stepping out of our social comfort zone! Tell me in the comments about your experience with small talk in Italy (or in your country). What is your go-to topic when you don't know what to say? Write a short sentence in Italian to practice—no pressure and always at your own pace!LINKS:✨ DISCOVER YOUR LEARNING STYLE:My website is back online! I am developing a new project that combineslearning Italian with self-discovery. I've prepared a short 5-minutepersonality test and I really need your help to try it out. Thank you somuch to everyone who takes it! 🙏 👉 Take the test here: https://cristinaitalianvoice.com/italian-dna-test/ CONTACT: cristinaitalianvoice@gmail.com Website: cristinaitalianvoice.com Italki: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7072536 Etsy: https://uncaffeinitaliano.etsy.com If you feel like buying me a coffee ☕: https://ko-fi.com/cristinaitalianvoice #ItalianoAModoMio #ItalianPodcast #LearnItalian #italianlanguage#ItalianForIntroverts #IntrovertProblems #SlowLearning#ReflectiveLearner #italianoperstranieri #intermediateitalian

3. 

   20 Oct 2026

   68. Domande casuali in italiano: l'assurdità della vita moderna, film, relazioni umane

   [B1/B2] What happens when you pick a random number from a list of 500 questions? In this episode, we dive into the paradoxes of everyday habits, our fears about the future, and what we truly value. In today's episode of Italiano a modo mio, we step away from standard grammar lessons to explore authentic, spontaneous conversations through a fun Q&A game with Erich. In this episode, we will cover: 🤖 The Future of Humanity: We discuss if AI is a real improvement and wonder if humans will still have biological bodies or physical relationships 200 years from now. 💧 Modern Life Absurdities: Why do we accept paying for bottled water or expensive internet connections as a completely normal thing? 🌲 Nature & Preferences: We explore the sensory experience of walking in a forest versus the beach, and the perks of cold weather. 💸 Culture & Society: A candid reflection on the Italian tax system and why the lack of rewards for honest citizens can be so frustrating. 🍿 Movies & Entertainment: From the comforting romance of Notting Hill to the physical comedy of Antonio Albanese, plus the only concert we would wait in line for. ✨ THE INTROVERT CHECK-IN:Let's play together! I want to ask you one of the questions from our game: Qual è la cosa più strana della vita moderna che le persone accettano come normale? Share your thoughts in the comments using just a few words or an adjective in Italian to practice—no pressure! CONTACT:cristinaitalianvoice@gmail.comLINKS:✨ DISCOVER YOUR LEARNING STYLE:My website is back online! I am developing a new project that combineslearning Italian with self-discovery. I've prepared a short 5-minutepersonality test and I really need your help to try it out. Thank you somuch to everyone who takes it! 🙏👉 Take the test here: https://cristinaitalianvoice.com/italian-dna-test/CONTACT: cristinaitalianvoice@gmail.comWebsite: cristinaitalianvoice.comItalki: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7072536Etsy: https://uncaffeinitaliano.etsy.comIf you feel like buying me a coffee ☕: https://ko-fi.com/cristinaitalianvoice#ItalianoAModoMio #ItalianPodcast #LearnItalian #italianlanguage #ItalianForIntroverts #IntrovertProblems #SlowLearning #ReflectiveLearner #italianoperstranieri #intermediateitalian

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