Pills of Italian grammar, vocabulary and other language features.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.
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29 set 2026 · 0:37
Friendly conversation about the state of the art in Italy's public schools, with Domenico De Marco. Credits: “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of…
9 set 2026 · 1:51
A tribute to Elsa Schiaparelli, who pioneered fashion design in modern times. Diventa un supporter di questo podcast:…
24 ago 2026 · 2:12
Ruling and censorship, what can be seen or made available to the public, often for political reasons. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a…
6 ago 2026 · 1:41
A large number leaving their place for a better one, especially in summer time, but not always on vacation. Credits : "Incoscienti giovani" by L. De Marinis / D. Simonetta / P.…
29 lug 2026 · 1:48
About people and pets you know well and like spending time with. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
16 lug 2026 · 2:29
A medium having featured in shaping modern Italian language and culture, which television has not killed and the internet has revived. Credits: “Your Intro” by Audionautix…
9 lug 2026 · 2:16
What everybody else would call football, Italy calls it calcio, for which she won four world cups already. Credits : "Giulio Cesare" by A. Venditti (1986) -- "Cool Intro -…
24 giu 2026 · 1:57
Each of the two times in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon . Credits: "No time no space" by Franco Battiato (1985) -- "Cool Intro -…
18 giu 2026 · 1:31
Vocabulary pill on mistakes about people or things, also situations where it is not clear what is happening, or you do not know what to believe or what you should do. Credits:…
10 giu 2026 · 2:11
Supposedly naturalistic considerations, uninvolved with religion nor ideology. Credits : "Una canzone semplice" by Laica Luna (2025) -- "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is…
28 mag 2026 · 1:29
Be the twins in the zodiac or brothers and sisters in everyday life, they make quite a special pair. Credits : "Dadaumpa" by B. Canfora / D. Verde (1961) -- "Cool Intro - Stings"…
7 mag 2026 · 1:49
An internet personality, and a fashion influencer, now in her forties. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0…
30 apr 2026 · 1:23
Amid caution and hope, it's May's eve, let's enjoy. Credits : "Kalenda Maya" by R. di Vacqueyras (1165-1207) - "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative…
9 apr 2026 · 5:41
Probably the hippiest singer of Italy, Patty Pravo, more than La Bambola . Credits : "Pensiero stupendo" by I. Fossati / O. Prudente (1978) - "La bambola" by F. Migliacci / B.…
1 apr 2026 · 2:54
A man notorious for seducing women, an adventurer and a writer, namely Casanova. Credits : From "Don Giovanni" by W.A. Mozart (1787) - "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is…
26 mar 2026 · 3:26
Celebrating the Schengen agreement, which has made life easier for millions throughout Europe. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative…
19 mar 2026 · 1:29
The son of man, and sons of Italian artists, on Father's Day. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license…
26 feb 2026 · 5:38
No background music for a pill about the Italian songs festival, named after the Ligurian city of flowers, also available in video. Diventa un supporter di questo podcast:…
19 feb 2026 · 1:15
Vocabulary pill on life, as being children is our very existential condition. Credits : "Parafrasi da concerto sul Rigoletto" by F. Liszt (1859) - "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin…
5 feb 2026 · 6:21
Attitudes towards skin color through Italian songs from the 1900s. Credits : Angeli negri" by F. Leali (1968) - "La pelle nera" by N. Ferrer (1967) - "Faccetta nera" by R.…
29 gen 2026 · 3:19
A lawyer and a gentleman, also Italy's longest serving president, Sergio Mattarella. Credits: “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
22 gen 2026 · 3:22
Talking about Alessandro G's home island, this pill has a bittersweet taste. Diventa un supporter di questo podcast:…
29 dic 2025 · 3:41
Be it firm or not, a resolution is what you make at this time of the year. Diventa un supporter di questo podcast:…
11 dic 2025 · 1:44
Vocabulary pill about something you are given in order to deal with someone else's values, word of this year according to the Treccani Institute for the Italian Encyclopedia.…
5 dic 2025 · 2:18
Casta diva, prima donna, Maria Callas. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Aida (Preludio)” by G. Verdi (1871) - “Norma (Cavatina)” by V. Bellini (1831) -…
27 nov 2025 · 1:32
Italians from abroad, who have made their fortunes in Italy. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Grazie perché” by B. Seger / N.M. Giacomelli / S.…
16 nov 2025 · 4:30
As little as a song can be about childhood and teenage, a pill of Italian music. Credits : “Canzone piccola” by L. Cherubini / S. Celani (1997) - “Senza paura (Sem medo)” by S.…
6 nov 2025 · 1:40
Busy or not, everyone has got things to do. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “C’è da fare” by G. Panceri / C. Valli (1995) Diventa un supporter di…
23 ott 2025 · 1:55
Celebrating 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award's winning writer for young people, Gianni Rodari (on his birthday) fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Vita…
9 ott 2025 · 6:46
Even more than comfort food, music is food for the soul. Credits : “Pappa col pomodoro ” by N. Rota / L. Wertmüller (1964) - “A çimma” by F. De André (1990) - “Gelato al limon”…
2 ott 2025 · 1:57
Celebrating Grandparents' Day in Italy, their heritage matters. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed…
25 set 2025 · 1:35
Celebrating World Dream Day, both during sleep and well awake. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under…
15 set 2025 · 1:24
Vocabulary pill about frightening dreams, fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative…
11 set 2025 · 5:23
Umberto Tozzi's pursuit of glory beginning with his pop record, Gloria. Credits: "Gloria" by U. Tozzi / G. Bigazzi (1979) Diventa un supporter di questo podcast:…
4 set 2025 · 2:03
A cyclist and a wine maker, all goods from Italy, fully available for Supporter Club members only. “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative…
27 ago 2025 · 1:07
Beastly idioms spoken offensively, fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Mandria” by Iosonouncane (2015) Diventa un supporter di questo podcast:…
16 ago 2025 · 1:17
Celebrating the 'Father of Disco' on his birthday, what a feeling! Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Never Ending Story” by Giorgio Moroder and Keith…
13 ago 2025 · 5:53
A pill to feel the rhythmic groove of Pino D'Angiò's music. Credits : “Ma quale idea” (1980) - “Gente intelligente” (1989) - “Una canzone d’amore per te” (1998) - “L’ho…
31 lug 2025 · 1:54
A pill to swallow before climbing high mountains. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license…
24 lug 2025 · 1:15
A seed growing in long pods, or in short podcast episodes, fully available for Supporter Club members only. “Chicco e Spillo” by S. Bersani (1992) -- "Cool Intro - Stings" by…
10 lug 2025 · 4:49
A pill of grains grown in music. Credits : “La guerra di Piero” by F. De André (1964) - “Pensieri e parole” by L. Battisti / G. Rapetti (1971) - “Io canto” by R. Cocciante / M.…
2 lug 2025 · 2:11
Vocabulary pill about changing, times and clothes and habits, and so on. Credits: “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
19 giu 2025 · 2:03
Celebrating the flag of Italy, often referred to as The Tricolour. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license…
5 giu 2025 · 2:30
Looking across Italy, on National Landscape Day, available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative…
29 mag 2025 · 4:59
Pretending it's a city, much more than streets and buildings, the town resounds. Credits : “Com’è bella la città” by G. Gaber (1969) - “Cosa succede in città” by V. Rossi (1985)…
22 mag 2025 · 1:49
About Italy's wide range of biological conditions and species. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license…
7 mag 2025 · 1:44
Relating to women, and suitable for everyone, but fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits: “Quello che le donne non dicono” by E. Ruggeri / L. Schiavone (1987)…
1 mag 2025 · 2:53
May Day or Labor Day, this must be the day. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative…
9 apr 2025 · 2:07
Astrophysical pill about regions of space where no matter or radiation can escape from. Full episode available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Your Intro” by…
3 apr 2025 · 1:33
Another vocabulary pill, surprisingly enough. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
27 mar 2025 · 6:50
Listen to good songs, keep calm and carry peace through. Credits : “C’era un ragazzo che come me…” by F. Migliacci / M. Lusini (1966) performed by J. Baez — “Dal fronte non è più…
20 mar 2025 · 1:44
Remembering two Italian reporters, Ilaria Alpi and Miran Hrovatin, shot dead in the midst of Somalia’s civil war. Credits : “Drifting 2” by Audionautix is licensed under a…
6 mar 2025 · 2:11
Celebrating the genius of a truly Renaissance man, Michelangelo on his birthday . Diventa un supporter di questo podcast:…
27 feb 2025 · 1:24
Music, processions, and dancing, all over Italy, it's carnival! Full episode available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Un ballo in maschera” (Atto III - Scena V -…
20 feb 2025 · 8:11
Celebrating Margherita's songwriter, Riccardo Cocciante. Credits : “Poesia” by R. Cocciante / M. Luberti / P. Cassella (1973) — “Bella senz’anima” by R. Cocciante / M. Luberti /…
13 feb 2025 · 2:01
Vocabulary pill to exercise Italian, and exorcise fear of wolves etc. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0…
30 gen 2025 · 10:10
Musical pill to warm up the coldest days. Credits : “L’ultima notte al mondo” by T. Ferro (2012) - “Inverno” by F. De André (1968) - “Ma che freddo fa” by F. Migliacci / C.…
23 gen 2025 · 1:50
Vocabulary pill against some kind of germs causing a disease, available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy…
9 gen 2025 · 2:21
A girl from Sicily, whose story has changed mentalities across Italy. Credits : Intermezzo from "Cavalleria rusticana" by P. Mascagni (1890) -- "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin…
19 dic 2024 · 8:32
Musical pill containing songs without instrumental accompaniment. Credits : “Le ragazze” by C. Mattone (1995) performed by Neri per Caso - “Brava” by B. Canfora (1965) performed…
14 nov 2024 · 4:53
About a word meant to give, at present. “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Diventa…
7 nov 2024 · 6:25
Songs about animals for kids of all ages. “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) —…
31 ott 2024 · 3:11
Grammar point on a few linking verbs. “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Diventa un…
10 ott 2024 · 5:22
Vocabulary pill about an ambivalent word in Italian, tempo! “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
3 ott 2024 · 10:08
Music pill for leaving one's place as an emigrant. Credits : “Lettera dalla Svizzera” by G. Gaber (1965) — “Gli emigranti” by H. Pagani / E. Macias / A. Limentani (1965) — “E…
26 set 2024 · 6:53
Celebration pill for the European Day of Languages. Credits : "L'italiano" by C. Minellono / T. Cutugno (1983) Diventa un supporter di questo podcast:…
12 set 2024 · 4:41
A grammar pill about articles, the indefinite ones. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
5 set 2024 · 5:50
A vocabulary pill for drinking a toast to good wine. “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
22 ago 2024 · 8:41
Looking at the bright side of the moon for musical inspiration. Credits : “Spunta la luna dal monte” by P. Bertoli / G. Marielli (1991) - “Luna rossa” by A. Viscione / V. De…
8 ago 2024 · 6:15
Welcome or not, thousands of Albanians landed at Bari on August 8th, 1991, a date worth remembering. Credits : "Pane e coraggio" by Ivano Fossati (2003) Diventa un supporter di…
25 lug 2024 · 5:04
Grammar point about words translating very or much/many . Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
4 lug 2024 · 4:13
Vocabulary pill as short as a period of time can be. “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
27 giu 2024 · 6:04
Music pill to give a short twist to your ears. “I Watussi” and “Abbronzatissima” by C. Rossi / E. Vianello (1963) — “Pinne, fucile ed occhiali” and “Guarda come dondolo” by C.…
6 giu 2024 · 4:44
An account of Alessandro G's life by himself, with emphasis on prepositions. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
30 mag 2024 · 6:34
Music pill sounding like the fifth month of the year. Credits : "Se bruciasse la città" by G. Bigazzi / G. Savio / F. Polito (1970) - "Luna" by G. Morra / G. Togni (1980) - "Era…
9 mag 2024 · 6:08
Grammar pill about the form of adjectives which indicates what is being described as more (or less) than all the rest. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix…
2 mag 2024 · 7:17
Featuring one of the best football leagues around the world. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
25 apr 2024 · 6:36
On Italy's Liberation Day, the most iconic theme song. Credits : "Bella ciao" as performed by Goran Bregović (2012) - Kombinat (2013) - Ndlovu Youth Choir (2022) - Lidija Percan…
11 apr 2024 · 5:56
Vocabulary pill for combining two or more elements together. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
7 mar 2024 · 5:14
Musical pill when the whether starts to get warmer. Credits : “La primavera” by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) - “Maledetta primavera” by A. Cassella / G. Savio (1981) - “You to Me…
8 feb 2024 · 5:05
Grammar point about single words made up of other words together. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (…
1 feb 2024 · 6:03
Music pill including Italian pop songs with reference to feeling free. Credits : “Il mio canto libero” by Battisti & Mogol (1972) performed by Coma_Cose (2021) - “La libertà” by…
28 dic 2023 · 6:55
Singer and music executive Caterina Caselli in her blond-helmeted years, including 2023. - Credits : “Nessuno mi può giudicare” by D. Pace / M. Panzeri / M. Del Prete / L.…
23 nov 2023 · 5:44
Musical pill dedicated to Music itself, according to three pop songs from last century. - Credits : “Musica è” by Eros Ramazzotti / P. Cassano / A. Cogliati (1988) - “Vivo per…
18 ott 2023 · 4:29
Musical pill dedicated to women who give birth or raise children. Credits: “Mamma Maria” by C. Minellono / D. Farina (1982) - “Viva la mamma” by E. Bennato (1989) - “Mamma” by…
11 ott 2023 · 6:14
Responsible is not just an adjective in Italian, and it has more practical implications. - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative…
13 set 2023 · 5:45
Lorenzo Jovanotti's serenade on Dante's death anniversary, not creepy at all. - Credits : “Serenata rap” by Cherubini/Centonze/Celani (1994) - Vittorio Gassman reads Dante's…
9 ago 2023 · 7:27
Here comes the rain again, in an Italian music podcast pill. - Credits : “Piove (ciao ciao bambina)” by D. Verde & D. Modugno (1959) - “È la pioggia che va” by Mogol/B. Lind…
7 giu 2023 · 4:08
What else could it possibly be, love is love, and music. - Credits : "Oh che sarà" by Chico Buarque and Ivano Fossati, performed by Fiorella Mannoia (1989) Diventa un supporter…
10 mag 2023 · 4:26
A grammar point for a sign which still endures (;) - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (…
3 mag 2023 · 3:39
Celebrating the Italian pop music princess on her birthday with one of her greatest hits. - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative…
29 mar 2023 · 4:15
End of 1990s hit, bringing back to the old Vespa days. - Credits : "50 Special" by Cesare Cremonini (1999) Diventa un supporter di questo podcast:…
8 feb 2023 · 6:15
Al Bano & Romina Power's greatest hit in a musical pill. - Credits : "Felicità" by C. Minellono / G. De Stefani / D. Farino (1982) Diventa un supporter di questo podcast:…
21 dic 2022 · 4:00
You can say 'hello' as many times you like, sing and dance along. - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (…
26 ott 2022 · 4:55
Listening to an autumn song that marked Malika Ayane's grand debut. - Credits : "Come foglie" (2009) and "Feeling Better" (2008) performed by Malika Ayane. Diventa un supporter…
7 set 2022 · 5:57
Celebrating with a cultural icon who changed Italian TV and disco music. - Credits: Gianni Boncompagni's "Tuca tuca" (1971) - "A far l'amore comincia tu" (1976) and "Tanti…
3 ago 2022 · 5:18
1950's Italian music queen in one of her evergreens, Poppies and Ducks! - Credits : "Papaveri e papere" by Panzeri/Rastelli/Mascheroni, performed by Nilla Pizzi (1952) and…
13 lug 2022 · 5:33
Celebrating the appointment of women to Vatican high positions. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
8 giu 2022 · 5:13
Not quite a Latin Lover, just a European boy according to an Italian art rocker. - Credits : "Ragazzo dell'Europa" by Gianna Nannini (1982) Diventa un supporter di questo…
4 mag 2022 · 4:57
One of many hits by the Pooh's, THE Italian pop-rock band for fifty years. - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons…
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